#1 Initial Steps - CNA

Step #1

• Ask the nurse about resident’s needs, abilities, and limitations, if nessesary

• gather nessesary supplies

Step #2

• Knock and identify yourself before entering the resident’s room

• wait for permission to enter the resident’s roomgreet

Step #3

Greet resident by name per resident prefrence

Step #4

Identify yourself by name and title.

Step #5

Explain what you will be doing; encourage resident to help as able.

Step #6

Gather supplies and check equipment.

Step #7

• Close curtains, drapes, and doors

• Keep resident covered, expose only area of resident’s body necessary to complete the procedure

Step #8

Wash your hands.

Step #9

Wear gloves as indicated by Standard Precautions

Step #10

• Use proper body mechanics

• Raise bed to approprtiate height and lower side rails (if raised)