Daily vitals check including:

• Blood pressure

• Oxygen levels

• Temperature

Blood glucose finger stick check (as needed)

Communication with client physician (as needed)

Companionship

Ensure client safety

Basic Nursing Care PLUS

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Client mobility (such as bed to wheelchair or wheelchair to bathroom)

Physiotherapy including range-of-motion exercises

Assist in feeding and drinking

Assist incontinent with all bathroom needs

Daily strolls (where and when possible)

Intermediate Nursing Care PLUS

Daily wound dressing of pressure ulcers (bedsores)

24-hour repositioning in bed to prevent skin breakdown

G-tube feeding and ensuring patency of G-tube

Management and changing of catheter and urinary drainage bag

Provide Health Advice and Promote Healthy Eating

Advise about Special Diets

Establish and Address key health Needs

Help to facilitate dietary changes

Support the work of other healthcare professionals

Work with client to perform exercises as recommended by physician

Increase flexibility of muscles and joints

Massage and stretch muscles and joints as needed

Use muscle stimulation devices

Encourage activities like proper posture and stretching