Assisting with ADLs (part 2)

Course Description

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is a fundamental aspect of a PCA's role in providing essential care to patients in need. ADLs are everyday tasks that individuals typically perform independently, such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. PCAs are responsible for assisting patients in performing these tasks to maintain their independence, dignity, and overall well-being. This course focuses on the techniques and best practices in assisting patients with ADLs while ensuring the patient's safety and comfort.

What will be taught topics

• Obtaining a temperature
• Making occupied/unoccupied beds
• Turning and repositioning
• Transfers and wheelchair use
• Oral care
• Use and storage of different devices

Lesson list

• Introduction to Assisting with ADLs
• Initial Steps/ Responding to a Call Light
• Obtaining a Temperature/Documenting and Reporting
• Knowledge Review
• Making an Unoccupied Bed
• Assisting with Making an Occupied Bed
• Handling of Linens
• Knowledge Review
• Transfers from Bed to Chair and Viceversa
• Wheelchair Assistance
• Use of Gait Belt
• Knowledge Review
• Oral Care
• Use and Storage of Hearing Aids
• Use and Storage of Eyeglasses
• Knowledge Review
• Use and Storage of Dentures
• Observations to Report to Nurse
• Exam- Assistance with ADLs (part 2)