Nursing Assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Preforms assign tasks, such as taking vital
signs, and provides or assist with routine personal care, such as bathing residents and helping with
toileting.
Registered Nurse (RN) - A licensed professional who has graduated from 2 to 4 year nursing program.
Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care, including administering special treatments and
giving medication as prescribed by a physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - A licensed professional who has
completed 1 to 2 years of education and has a licensing examination. They administer medications and
give treatment.
Physician or Doctor (MD [medical doctor] or DO [doctor of osteopathy]) - A medical graduate who
diagnose disease or disability and prescribe treatment.
Physical Therapist (PT) - Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to increase movement,
improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help the resident regain or
maintain mobility.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities. May assist in training
residents to perform ADLs.
Assistive or adaptive devices - Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform
activities of daily living.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist - Identifies communication disorders, addresses
factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery goals. Also evaluates a
person's ability to swallow food and drink.
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