HCA Skills Checklist
HCA Skills Checklist
General Items
- Complete relevant training and certifications
- Stay updated with best practices in care
- Engage in continuous professional development
Personal Care Skills
- Assist with bathing and personal hygiene
- Help with dressing and grooming
- Support with toileting and incontinence care
- Assist with oral hygiene
- Provide skin care and pressure sore prevention
Mobility and Transfer Skills
- Assist with walking and mobility aids
- Help with transfers (bed to chair, etc.)
- Support in positioning and repositioning clients
- Monitor and assist with range of motion exercises
Nutrition and Meal Preparation Skills
- Assist with meal planning and preparation
- Support clients with eating and drinking
- Monitor dietary restrictions and preferences
- Document food intake and preferences
Communication and Emotional Support Skills
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Communicate effectively with clients and families
- Recognize and report changes in mood or behavior
- Encourage social interaction and participation
Health Monitoring Skills
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.)
- Assist with medication reminders and administration
- Monitor and report health changes to healthcare professionals
Safety and Hygiene Skills
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Follow infection control protocols
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Respond to emergency situations effectively
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