Personal Care of Residents
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Tasks related to personal care and daily functioning, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
Bathing
Assisting residents with cleaning their bodies using lukewarm water and mild soap to relax muscles,
improve blood circulation, and enhance well-being
Choosing clothing and dressing
Assisting residents in selecting appropriate clothing and helping them get dressed
Physical moving
Aiding residents in walking or repositioning in bed
Elimination
Assisting residents with using the toilet, urinal, or bedpan
Cueing or providing assistance with eating and drinking
Helping residents with their meals and ensuring they have enough to eat and drink
Encouraging personal hygiene
, Motivating residents to maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Ensuring safety during bathing
Taking precautions to prevent accidents, such as providing assistive devices and avoiding wet and
slippery floors
Preventing scratches and skin breaks
Taking measures to avoid skin injuries that can become entry points for disease-causing microorganisms
Drying the body parts
Using a towel to dry residents' body parts, especially areas prone to moisture and microorganism growth
Ensuring privacy during bathing
Using curtains and maintaining resident confidentiality while undressing and bathing
Noting skin conditions
Observing and reporting any redness, blisters, or bedsores on residents' skin for prompt treatment
Preventing bedsores
Taking actions like regular turning, repositioning, and using pressure relief cushions to avoid bedsores
Oral care
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Tasks related to personal care and daily functioning, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
Bathing
Assisting residents with cleaning their bodies using lukewarm water and mild soap to relax muscles,
improve blood circulation, and enhance well-being
Choosing clothing and dressing
Assisting residents in selecting appropriate clothing and helping them get dressed
Physical moving
Aiding residents in walking or repositioning in bed
Elimination
Assisting residents with using the toilet, urinal, or bedpan
Cueing or providing assistance with eating and drinking
Helping residents with their meals and ensuring they have enough to eat and drink
Encouraging personal hygiene
, Motivating residents to maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Ensuring safety during bathing
Taking precautions to prevent accidents, such as providing assistive devices and avoiding wet and
slippery floors
Preventing scratches and skin breaks
Taking measures to avoid skin injuries that can become entry points for disease-causing microorganisms
Drying the body parts
Using a towel to dry residents' body parts, especially areas prone to moisture and microorganism growth
Ensuring privacy during bathing
Using curtains and maintaining resident confidentiality while undressing and bathing
Noting skin conditions
Observing and reporting any redness, blisters, or bedsores on residents' skin for prompt treatment
Preventing bedsores
Taking actions like regular turning, repositioning, and using pressure relief cushions to avoid bedsores
Oral care
