Unit 7
The Resident’s Personal Living Space
As a CNA you should respect the resident’s control of his/her living space. Individuals are able to make their living space feel at home. They have a right to maintain some of their own personal items in their rooms. These items cannot be removed and a patient should always feel that their personal property is safe and will not be stolen.
Showing respect can include:
Knock before entering
Provide privacy during personal care.
Furniture and Equipment in living space
Personal possessions of nursing home residents can contribute to their sense of home. Such items can include:
Bed with any special low-pressure mattresses, assistive devices, or bed rails (usually provided by the facility)
Over the bed table
Bedside stand or cabinet
Personal items
Urinal/bedpan
Wash basin
Emesis basin
Personal hygiene and grooming supplies
Bedside commode
Actions to provide environmental comfort
Adjust temperature for personal preference
Provide ventilation
Adjust lighting
Daily maintenance of resident’s living space.
Scan room for safety issues
Make the bed
Call light in reach
Urinal stored discreetly but within reach.
Eliminate odors
Keep bedside stand within resident’s reach
Do not rearrange personal items without permission
Bed in low position
Pads on floor
Bed rails used per care plan.
Keep clutter down, stock supplies, follow policy for CNA duties.
