An individual working in a nursing home or assisted living community that provides “hands on” help with activities of daily living (ADLs)Daily functions such as getting dressed, eating, taking a shower or bath, going to the bathroom, getting into a bed or chair, or walking from place to place. The amount of help a person needs with ADLs is often used as a measure to determine whether he or she meets the requirements for long-term care services in a nursing home... More to residents. (See Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)A person trained and certified to assist individuals with non-clinical tasks such as eating, walking, and personal care. (See definitions for Personal Care and ADLs.) This person may be called a “direct care worker” (DCW). In a hospital or nursing home the person may be called a nursing assistant, a personal care assistant, or an aide. More.
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