Personal Care Aide

She was on the unit interviewing committee for 2 new nurses hired in March 2016. She provided useful insight to the 5 candidates interviewed.

Our elderly population is living longer than ever before and not all of them are entering into a nursing home. They are choosing to stay in their own home or their caregiver is choosing it for them. Some caregivers are choosing to move their ageing love one in the home with them. Whatever the case may be, there is an increased need for some type of home health as it applies to the elderly population. “Medicare will pay the full cost of professional help only if the physician

Sabastian was ordered to have weekly weight checks. It is believed that Gabriella and Shomari do not feed Sabastian properly. There were also concerns about the white area of Sabastian’s eye. The process had begun to refer Sabastian to a specialist. Sabastian was last seen 2/21/18; a visit was scheduled for the week of 2/26-3/2/18, but he had the flu. Gabriella and Shomari received new parent support, 1 on 1 parent support with basic infant care and being able to parent. Although Gabriella and Shomari received parenting support, they were unable to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Gabriella and Sabastian moved to MS to live with Rhonda (maternal grandmother) on 3/3/18. Shomari remains in North Carolina waiting to be discharged from the Navy. After being discharged Shomari will also move to MS. Rhonda is a social worker; she has guardianship of Gabriella’s oldest son (unknown). Jessica spoke with Gabriella the morning of 3/5/18; Gabriella confirmed that she and Sabastian had made it to MS. Jessica informed Gabriella that she needed to continue to follow up with Sabastian’s weekly weight

Anything worth having will not come without its share of challenges. No career path is going to be greener on the other side. Challenges that are brought about in any career is easier to endure if it is something that one is passionate about doing. In the health care field there are several challenges that healthcare workers must face. The role of the Physician Assistant also known as PA holds great responsibility and has challenges; some of which only a Physician Assistant would face. One challenge that is specific to Physician Assistants is the question of competency by the patient. Another is dealing with the feeling of not being properly compensated. Last but not least Physician Assistance endure working long and odd hours. However when one enjoys that chosen career, they will find a solutions to every obstacle or challenge that stands in their way.

A human service professional, plays a major role in society, working side-by-side with various professionals, and assumes a wide range of roles to assist individuals, groups, organizations and communities. Although human service professionals do not necessarily do in depth and psychotherapy, they are well-equipped to facilitate client change and growth typically by working directly or indirectly with clients around concrete tasks, objectives, and goals. A counselor, broker, advocate, case manager, community planner and behavior specialists are just few of the roles of a human service professional. (Lincoln University)

The U.S. Office of Education recognized AMA/AAMA as an official accrediting agency for medical assisting programs in public and private institutions.

A good protocol is created from evidence-based medical practices agreed on by medical staff involved in anticoagulation therapy (i.e., all stakeholders) and addresses key decision points and respective courses of action integrated with the clinical judgment and experience of the practitioner.

The patient is at an end stage of multiple sclerosis, the patient came from VA Medical Center from Lexington to Louisville to carry out his end of life care in the Hospice unit at the Robley Rex Medical

Medical Assistants help offices and clinics run smoothly. A Medical Assistant can work individually with a doctor. In a small office they tend to report directly to a physician, health practitioner or office manager. In a larger office they tend to specialized in a particular area and they report to department administrator or other operations management.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants is a nationally recognized society within their discourse community. Physician Assistants are a growing profession in the medical field. Nowadays, people are becoming more aware of the profession but a lot of people are still unsure about what it is a Physician Assistant does. The word assistant can easily throw off a patient and make them think that this professional is nothing but an assistant to the doctor. However, the web page for the AAPA utilizes a myriad of different modes to attract their audience. Through the use of different modes such as visual, aural, and linguistic stimulation, the AAPA effectively engages viewers of this website and successfully contributes to a better understanding

The purpose of the assignment was to interview another person and record it, then later analyze how well you used interview techniques. The interview was to last fifteen minutes and discuss why your interviewee had decided to choose a career in the health field.

RT came into the MOP office in a great mood and greeted writer nicely. However, RT appears to be a socially awkward person. RT communicates with writer but he don't usually talk much. Writer inquired about RT's wellness and RT informed writer that he was doing well and feels like a normal person. RT stated that he just went grocery shopping and was at the neighborhood garden earlier planting. RT informed writer that he no longer goes to venture housing day program because he knows himself and wants to stay out of house; therefore, RT believes that the best thing to do is not to go to the program. Writer inquired about RT's visit with his PCP and RT informed writer that he did not go on May 2,2016 because they were closed. Writer reminded RT

Nicholas is a72 year old male, who has been referred to me at Communify, a community organization which provides services and activities to enhance quality of life to both individuals and families (Communify, 2014). Nicholas’ quality of life is diminishing, and has reported issues such as loneliness, depression and dementia, which has caused severe mood swings, difficulty in personal care, incontinence, forgetfulness, confusion, leg weakness and loss of mobility. These issues are in fact, all symptoms of vascular dementia – a condition which Nicholas has been diagnosed (Alzheimer’s Society, 2014). Nicholas has also been diagnosed with a progressive heard problem, to which he has recently had surgery.

Around 3:30 worker received a call from Kim Graves, admissions coordinator. She stated she was at Devita Dialysis and was in the process of getting Mr. Smith back to the nursing home. She asked worker to visit the dialysis center and talk with Mr. Smith.

During the last 20 years I have worked as a Support carer with home-care agency, care and residential homes providing care for the elderly and people with disabilities including Parkinson and dementia, brain juries as well as dealing with palliative care, peg feed, tracheostomy, Micky –button. I have experiencing with