A Registered Professional Nurse (RN) has an expanded scope of practice, education and clinical training.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of the RN in providing clinical services and supervision of the aide.

Skilled Nursing Services include:

• Assessment
• Teaching and training
• Administration of medications and/or treatment
• Tube feedings
• Wound care
• Intravenous therapy (I.V.)
• Ostomy care

Physical Therapy

A Physical Therapist provides services that are designed to develop, restore and maintain maximum movement and functional ability.

Physical Therapy Services include:

• Assessment
• Training in ambulation, gait and balance
• Home Exercise Program
• Strengthening exercises
• Range of motion

Occupational Therapy

An Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic activities designed to:

• Improve, develop or restore physical functions lost as a result of injury or illness
• Learn or relearn daily living skills, such as dressing, eating or bathing

Occupational Therapy Services include:

• Assessment
• Evaluation for specialized equipment
• Hand re-training
• Training in homemaking, kitchen activities, dressing and hygiene
• Cognitive therapy
• Work adjustment

Speech Language Pathology

A Speech Language Pathologist addresses a person’s speech, swallowing difficulties and language needs through Speech Therapy.

Speech Therapy Services include:

• Assessment
• Voice training
• Communication skills
• Dysphagia – difficulty swallowing

Respiratory Therapy

A Respiratory Therapist provides evaluation, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders.

Respiratory Therapy Services include:

• Set up and monitor oxygen
• Support a mechanical ventilator
• Administer medications needed for respiratory care
• Perform tests to measure respiratory function

Audiology

An audiologist diagnoses, evaluates, and treats hearing disorders and communication problems.

Audiology Services include:

• Evaluation and diagnosis
• Hearing tests and screening
• Prescribing and fitting of hearing aids
• Treatment for balance disorders

Medical Social Work

A Medical Social Worker evaluates the social and emotional factors affecting ill and disabled individuals and provides counseling.

Social Work Services include:

• Linkage with community resources
• Supportive counseling
• Grief counseling
• Assistance with advance directives

Nutrition / Registered Dietician

A Registered Dietician provides nutritional counseling to individuals who need guidance to properly manage an illness or disability.

Nutritional Services include:

• Dietary Assessment
• Development of specialized or modified diets
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disorders
• Education

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Aide

A Home Health Aide is trained and certified to provide personal care for patients in their home.  A Personal Care Aide has less training than a Home Health Aide and generally assists patients who are more independent.

All aides follow a plan of care developed by a nurse.

Aides perform assistive duties such as:

• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Assistance with home exercise program
• Getting in and out of bed and walking

Homemaker / Housekeeper

A Homemaker and Housekeeper perform light household duties such as laundry, meal preparation, general housekeeping and shopping.  Their services are directed at maintaining patient households rather than providing hands-on assistance with personal care.