Members of the Health Care Team
Case Manager/Care Manager
Assesses the client's physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs
Develops a plan of care to meet these needs
Recommends service of other professionals
Reviews or reassess client's progress and adjusts plan as needed
Registered Nurse
Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care required
Carriers out doctor's orders
Teaches clients and family members about care techniques and procedures
Supervises care given by home care aids and licensed practical or vocational nurses
Nurse Specialist
Gives complex nursing care to clients with special needs: cancer care, care of children, care of infants.
Teaches other nursing staff about new procedures
Acts as an advisor to other agency members about clients with special needs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Gives nursing care under the supervision of an RN
Cares for clients whose conditions are stable and do not require complex nursing care
Home Care Aids
Provides personal care according to the clients care plan
Performs required housekeeping services
Works under supervision of an RN, LPN, or Therapist
Physical Therapist
Assesses the clients muscle strength, balance, and movement of joints
Plans and implements the physical therapy program
Teaches the client and family exercises to strengthen muscles and improve movement
Supervises care given by home care aids
Occupational Therapist
assesses movement of arms, hands and fingers
determines how well the client is able to perform activities of daily living (ADL), such as eating, bathing and dressing
supervises care given by home care aids
Respiratory Therapist
Assesses client's ability to breathe with ease
Plans and implements the respiratory therapy program
Explains proper use of breathing equipment
Checks equipment for proper functioning
Supervises the care given by home care aids
Social Worker
Determines the needs for financial help
Assesses the needs for community services
Arranges for theses services to be provided
Sees that the client and family receive the needed help
Speech Therapist
Assesses the client's speech and language
Plans and implements programs to help client communication
Teaches exercises for tongue, mouth, and face
Teaches family how to help the client who has difficult speaking and swallowing
Dietitian
Teaches the client and family about the types of food needed to maintain or improve health
Teaches proper menu selection and preparation according to diet ordered by doctor