Nursing Home Skill Competency Checklist
Nursing Home Skill
Competency Checklist
Please utilize this Nursing Home Skill Competency Checklist to assess and document the skill levels of our staff accurately. Each skill should be demonstrated to a supervisor or designated trainer, who will then provide a check mark upon successful demonstration.
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Proper hand hygiene techniques |
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Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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Safe lifting techniques and use of transfer aids |
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Medication administration protocols |
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Wound care management |
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Monitoring and recording vital signs |
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Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration |
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Understanding of dietary restrictions and nutrition support |
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Infection control practices |
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Emergency response and basic life support (BLS) |
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Documentation and charting standards |
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Privacy and confidentiality practices |
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Resident rights and advocacy |
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Communication skills with residents and their families |
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Behavioral management techniques for dementia care |
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Use of electronic health record (EHR) systems |