adev Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I got hired by a center that focuses on improving the lives of disabled adults (both physically and mentally). They live in group homes and I would be a residencial assistant. My supervisor said I would bathe them, change their diaper (if needed), and activities such as that. However, it's not really in a health care facility. Plus, I don't know how much patient care I will be doing. I know some of the activities are taking temperature and blood pressure which kind of sounds like a CNA. Based on what I said, would it be considered as hands-on experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted October 26, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2014 sounds like a CNA/caregiver job and you can probably spin it that way. as always, check with programs you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecaco4 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 That is very much like my job. My title is "residential instructor" and we provide treatments for developmentally disabled and those with various mental illnesses. We do weekly vitals, pass meds, do BSL/ins injections, topicals, eye/ear drops/treatments, provide info to superiors if any consumer seems off baseline or is ill beyond given guidelines. At the places I plan to apply, this is considered HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dndandrea Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Checking vital signs and assisting patients with ADLs sounds a lot like health care experience to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 My HCE included five years of working with people with developmental disabilities, and I was accepted. It's a great start. (I also complimented it case management experience, EMT certification (without actually working) and some health volunteer work in Nicaragua.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Sounds like a good introduction to healthcare. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I agree with all others this is definitely real HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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