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  1. Saying Goodbye

    AroseN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been working at an assisted living facility for the past 11 months. I have watched many pass. I've watched people die quickly and I've watched the process last days. How do you say goodbye....

  2. Preparing for resident death

    AroseN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recently started work in assisted living. Only one person has passed since I have started working there and it wasn't hard on me as she wasn't someone I had worked with much and I was very aware...

  3. Advice for New Nursing Assistant

    AroseN replied to rndreams14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't get discouraged if the first few days don't go as smoothly as you would've liked. It takes a bit to develop a rhythm as to what residents needs are and who to see to first. Expect this rhythm...

  4. When the family asks questions.

    AroseN replied to AroseN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Bringing people down to supper, helping one resident eat, feeding two other residents. 2 hour toileting schedule. Blood sugar checks before supper. Bringing residents back to rooms and making sure...

  5. When the family asks questions.

    AroseN posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in assisted living and I am expected to do vitals on second shift on any resident who has fallen is sick or new/readmit. Usually around the time I am doing the vitals family is visiting. When I...