Provides appropriate assistance with ADL’s to maximize independence and well- being incorporating expanded understanding of aging considerations and client preferences
Provides therapeutic interventions in caring for cognitively impaired and meeting psychosocial and mental health needs of residents
Assists in identifying the social needs of residents
Incorporates appropriate interventions in caring for dying residents
Applies nutritional interventions to maximize/maintain nutritional health
Maintains a safe, homelike environment for geriatric residents
Incorporates expanded knowledge of geriatrics in care delivery, makes observations in the care of residents with complex clinical needs and alerts nursing and medical staff to changes in condition
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