Skill 10 - Feeds Client Who Cannot Feed Self

Credentia: Northern California Skill Listing

Step 1

Explains procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Step 2

Before feeding, looks at name card on tray and asks client to state name

Step 3 (Bold)

Before feeding client, client is in an upright sitting position (75-90 degrees)

Step 4

Places tray where the food can be easily seen by client

Step 5

Candidate cleans client’s hands before beginning feeding

Step 6

Candidate sits in a chair facing client during feeding

Step 7

Tells client what foods and beverage are on tray

Step 8

Asks client what he/she would like to eat first

Step 9

Using spoon, offers client one bite of each type of food on tray, telling client the content of each spoonful

Step 10

Offers beverage at lease once during meal

Step 11

Candidate asks client if they are ready for next bite of food or sip of beverage

Step 12

At end of meal, candidate cleans client’s mouth and hands

Step 13

Removes food tray

Step 14

Leaves client in upright sitting position (75-90 degrees) with signaling device within client’s reach

Step 15

After completing skill, washes hands