Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Rotation #2: Long Term Care

Villa Saint Joseph-Du-Lac
I have now finished my first 2 of 4 weeks in my LTC rotation and I can honestly say, that I am loving it! Prior to this rotation I did have experience working in LTC facilities (in Lunenburg, NS; and Calgary, AB) so I knew that being in this setting was something that I enjoyed and thrived in - and this continues to be true.

The tasks and assignments that I have been working on include:
  • Admission assessments;
  • Dysphagia assessements;
  • Menu analysis for number of servings daily available to Residents from Canada's Food Guide;
  • Implementation of a new food to the menu;
  • Staff in-service education sessions on "Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet"
  • Attend multidisciplinary focus meetings
  • Prepare for and present at Resident Care Plan meetings
  • Assist with food-related events, such as a birthday party and Christmas tea;
  • Charting;
  • Prepare and present a detailed case study of a Resident;
  • Assess Residents on nutritional supplements (Ensure, Boost) for means of continuation or cessation;
  • Cost analysis of the nutritional supplements to determine daily, weekly, and yearly cost;
  • Assist Residents with meals ("feeding" - but I hate to use that term so I shall refer to it as "assisting with meals" instead);
  • Resident and staff interviews;
  • SO much more!
I really am enjoying my LTC rotation!

A more descriptive entry complete with my reflections on my experiences in LTC will be completed when I'm at the airport waiting to board - only 10 days remain!



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