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CNA-NIC F25 CH 1.8

Discuss Proper Grooming Guidelines

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what can making positive FIRST IMPRESSIONS do for a person helps a person obtain what she wants such as getting a job
NAs must pay attention to the way they present themselves to residents, residents family members and friends, and other staff members
what is essential to making a positive first impression proper grooming and hygiene practices
1st Grooming and Hygiene Practice Keep your uniform clean, neat and pressed. Make sure your uniform fits your properly
2nd Grooming and Hygiene Practice Bathe or shower every day. Wear deodorant or antiperspirant
3rd Grooming and Hygiene Practice Brush your teeth at least twice a day
4th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Do not wear or use scented items such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented body washes, scented body creams, sprays and lotions , hair spray and scented fabric softeners
5th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Keep your hair neatly tied back and away from your face
6th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Keep beards trimmed and clean
7th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Apply makeup lightly or use none at all
8th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Keep nails short, filed and clean. Long nails may tear fragile skin as well as harbor bacteria. Follow facility policy regarding nail polish
9th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Do not wear artificial nails (acrylic, gel, sculptured or wraps) . Artificial nails harbor bacteria no matter how well you wash your hands
10th Grooming and Hygiene Practice keep shoes and laces clean. shoes should be in good condition. they should be comfortable. they should not look work and old. change or wash shoelaces when they become soiled
11th Grooming and Hygiene Practice Wear as little jewelry as possible.
why do you want to wear as little jewelry as possible sharp edges n jewelry can scratch or tear fragile skin
11.1 Grooming and Hygiene Practice Remove rings (one smooth plain band may be acceptable) while working
why remove rings collect bacteria and can cause infection; can also cause problems with wearing gloves
11.2 Grooming and Hygiene Practice remove bracelets while working
why remove bracelets collect bacteria and can cause infection; can also cause problems with wearing gloves
11.3 Grooming and Hygiene Practice remove necklaces while working
why remove necklaces collect bacteria and can cause infection; confused residents may pull on necklaces and break them
what is a jewelry that is allowed wear small earrings/studs (nothing below the earlobe) that cannot be pulled by confused residents
11.4 Grooming and Hygiene Practice remove visible nose, lip, tongue or other body rings, studs while working
11.5 what will you need to wear need to wear a simple, waterproof watch and identification badge
what is the watch used for a watch will be used to measure a residents pulse and respirations and record events
what is the identification badge used for an identification badge identifies you to residents, visitors, and other staff members
where is the identification badge worn above the waist
12 Grooming and Hygiene Practice Keep tattoos covered by clothing when possible
NAs should avoid wearing perfume, cologne and any other scented items while at work because some people do not like scents. others may have an ALLERGY or an illness that is worsened by scents. In addition people who are ill or in pain may be bothered by smells
NAs should avoid what habit while at work NAs should not smoke at work
what is each NAs responsibility putting residents comfort first is each NAs responsibility
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