Nurse Aide Skills Checklist
Nurse Aide Skills Checklist
General Items
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion in caregiving
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
Basic Patient Care Skills
- Wash hands thoroughly
- Assist with bathing and grooming
- Change bed linens
- Assist with toileting needs
- Measure and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respirations)
- Assist patients with mobility (transfers, ambulation)
- Provide skin care and pressure ulcer prevention
Communication Skills
- Communicate effectively with patients and families
- Document patient care accurately
- Report changes in patient's condition to nursing staff
Safety and Emergency Skills
- Follow infection control protocols
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Know emergency procedures (fire, choking, etc.)
- Identify and report hazards in the environment
Nutrition and Hydration Skills
- Assist with feeding patients
- Monitor dietary restrictions and preferences
- Record food and fluid intake accurately
Technical Skills
- Assist with basic medical equipment (thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
- Help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Administer basic first aid as needed
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