SKILLED SERVICES

Skilled Nursing

Registered nurse develops a care plan with the patient and attending physician to ensure that all aspects of medical care are provided. The nurse provides assessment, treatment and instruction.

 

Physical Therapy

A physical therapist evaluates the patients level of function in conjunction with the physician and helps to restore their function to the optimum level. A PT provides evaluation of their ability to function in their activities of daily living, along with therapeutic exercise and instruction on a home exercise program.

 

Occupational Therapy

An occupational therapist works in conjunction with a physician in evaluating activities of daily living. They retrain and restore an individual's functioning to the optimum level. They provide adaptive devices, such as eating utensil, dressing devices and personal hygiene devices.

 

Medical Social Workers (MSW)

A medical social worker provides counseling and access to community agencies and support groups.

 

Home Health Aides
Individuals who have had strokes, heart problems, serious surgeries or are recovering from a serious illness or are receiving intensive rehabilitation can receive the following services from our highly trained Health Care Aides:

  • Preparing a special diet and assisting with feeding
  • Monitoring and reporting skin conditions
  • Monitoring food and fluid intake
  • Reminding clients of medication schedule
  • Assisting with exercises and rehabilitation activities
  • Empty and care for a catheter or ostomy bag
  • Assist with special devices, such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, artificial limbs
  • Assist with simple procedures as directed by the plan of care
  • Identify and report signs and symptoms needing attention
  • Assisting with bathing, dressing, hair care and grooming
  • Assisting with toileting and monitoring elimination
  • Assisting with ambulation and transfers
  • Assisting with exercises and rehabilitation activities

 

Call Anna Marie Sakach RN at 216.378.8660 for more information.

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