Nursing Assistant Communication & Time Management

Asking questions that require more than a simple yes or no response.

Using visual aids like gestures and pictures to communicate with residents who have difficulty understanding spoken language.

Converting standard time to military time.

Gathering information by using your five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste.

A formal report that documents any unexpected event, problem, or accident that occurs during patient care.

Combining two important tasks while providing care, which makes the process more efficient.

Focuses on doing the most important tasks first, optimizing time management.

Organizing tasks based on time and urgency, maximizing efficiency.

Combining two tasks, one more important than the other, to utilize time effectively.

The time format used by the military, where hours are expressed on a 24-hour clock.

The process of changing the time format from regular time (AM/PM) to military time.

The process of changing the time format from military time to regular time (AM/PM).

A healthcare worker responsible for observing residents, reporting their status to nurses, and ensuring their well-being.

Describing how you feel, like 'What can I do to make you feel better?' instead of just 'I'm here' for a patient, demonstrates empathy and care.

A record kept by a nursing assistant about the care they provide to a resident, including details about the care given, the time, and any observations.

A sudden, unexpected event during the course of care that can be positive or negative, like a patient falling or receiving a new medication.

When a nursing assistant reports any changes in a resident's condition to the appropriate personnel, like nurses or doctors, especially if the changes might suggest a problem.