AlexisWilliamsCNA

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  1. Scheduled toileting program

    however, a resident always has a right to refuse- especially if they are sleeping. In my facility, many residents request not to be woken up during the night or in the morning. The CNA's have to wait for the resident to call them to wake up with the...
  2. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    Here's an idea.... how about when the resident WANTS to get up
  3. Why hide barrier creams and/or skin preps?

    That sounds like laziness.. however, all barrier creams and other treatments and personal products should be kept in a drawer or out of sight. Would you want your butt cream lying out for the world to see?
  4. How many deficiencies does your facility have?

    Only one deficiency :) and it was for flour on a lightswitch
  5. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    The best thing to do is to keep them from getting into that "loop". For instance, If someone walks by the rsdt and says bye to everybody and that they are going home, this could be a trigger. If the rsdt sees someone walking around in a frenzy, the...
  6. I love being a CNA, but....

    Nursing homes are much different now than they used to be and if you find the right one they are really great. Residents rights and person centered care are becoming major part of nursing homes due to culture change. Just because some of the CNA's ...
  7. How do you deal with a rude co-worker?

    kill him with kindness :) Not only does this make you the better person, but he will feel pretty stupid for being an ass if you are constantly nice to him.
  8. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    I am a CNA in a nursing home. I have a stomach of steel. I can literally wipe an ass while holding a chocolate bar. But, the one thing I can not handle is spit. A resident once pulled out her dentures and sucked a glob spit off of them back into ...
  9. I love being a CNA, but....

    Okay 1. If "so and so" is wet and the nurse is telling you- it is probably because that resident is your responsibility 2. My BIGGEST advice to you is to be confident. When you are in a room with a resident- jump right on in. Don't let someone el...