noncompliant resident in assisted living care

[rehctelf]

Hello everyone. I'm requesting suggestions and or tips/tricks proven effective from fellow Nurses in regard to that resident(s) that is noncompliant with care and is on their call light every 45 minutes. Sometimes more frequently and usually for secondary issues. Ex: what time is it, move my whatever on the nightstand, fluff my pillow etc...

I work in an assisted living care facility, and have 66 residents to care for each night 11p-7a with only one aide for help. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

Have you tried having a frank conversation with resident, explaining that there are only 2 of you and 66 other residents to tend to? Maybe ask him to participate in a 'plan' where you will check on him at 6, 9, 12, 3, 6 (or whatever) and only at those times will you fluff pillows, tell time, fetch the remote, etc. etc. Have him agree only to press the button in case of emergency. If that doesn't work, you may want to suggest a private cg/sitter.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Thanks to our members for great advice. Thread closed per OP request.