APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 542 Homemaker/Home Health Aide (510 courses only)

Program: 30-542-1 Homemaker/Home Health Aide

Consultant: Barbara Prindiville

Date Prepared: February 2000

District(s): Blackhawk

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Registered Nurse

Staff Nurse, R.N.

Head Nurse, R.N.

Patient Care Coordinator, R.N.

Nursing Assistant

Charge Nurse, R.N.

Clinical Care Coordinator, R.N.

Director/Vice President of Nursing, R.N.

Nurse Practitioner, R.N.

Nursing Supervisor, R.N.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clinical Nurse Specialist, R.N.

Nurse Manager, R.N.

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Personal care of the patient (bathe, oral hygiene, nail care, shave, shampoo, dress and undress).

Maintenance of the patient's environment (safety and cleanliness; manage linens, dishes and supplies; make occupied and unoccupied bed).

Physical care and emotional support of the patient (apply protective devices and soft restraints; provide back care; apply elastic stockings; assist with ambulation; position patients; assist with feeding; assist with bedpan; transfer techniques, with and without assistive devices).

Perform treatments and procedures as follows:

• Vital Signs
• Record Food Intake and Elimination
• Change Non-Sterile Dressings
• Give Enemas
• Provide External Care of Catheter and Drainage Systems
• Collect Urine and Stool Specimens
• Do Sugaracetone Tests on Urine
• Obtain Patient's Weight

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA

Physician's Assistant

Health Unit Coordinator

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS

None