Upon successful completion of the Health Care Aide Program, under the supervision of a nurse, you will show evidence of a beginning ability to:
- Use the theoretical knowledge base underlying the tasks and responsibilities associated with the role of the health care aide
- Recognize, understand and respect the individuality, rights and concerns of clients
- Communicate effectively with clients and their families
- Develop helping relationships with clients and their families
- Provide direct care which promotes the comfort and safety of clients
- Promote independence, particularly with activities of daily living, within client capabilities
- Detect and report changes in the physical and emotional status of clients
- Respond to the physical and emotional needs of clients
- Recognize and report concerns associated with the sociocultural and spiritual needs of clients
- Follow the general scientific principles associated with theoretical concepts
- Follow institutional policies
- Perform skills safely and effectively
- Perform selected home management and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently
- Use a problem-solving approach
- Organize and prioritize his/her own workload
- Record on clients' records/charts appropriately
- Maintain confidentiality of all client information
- Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with other health care team members
- Participate as a member of the health care team
- Demonstrate responsibility in job performance
