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| assesses, plans and implements recreational needs |
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| Assesses and plans nutritional needs |
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| registered nurse with advanced education |
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| focuses on rehabilitation. Teaches clients skills needed to perform ADL. Designs adaptive equipment for ADL |
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| fills medication orders written by physicians. monitors and evaluates drug interactions |
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| focuses on rehabilitation. assists clients with musculoskeletal problems. Focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness or injury |
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| diagnoses and treat clients with illness or injury |
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| assesses;plans, implements, and evaluate nursing care; supervises RPNs and PSWs |
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| registered practical nurse |
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| provides direct client care, including the administration of medication, under the direction of an RN |
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| assesses treatment of lung and heart disorders; gives respiratory treatments and therapies |
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| helps clients with social and emotional issues related to illness and recovery |
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| speech language pathologist |
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| evaluates speech and language and treats people with speech, voice, hearing, communication and swallowing disorders |
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| assists clients/famlies with spiritual needs |
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| assists clients with personal care,social and recreational activities, housekeeping/home management. provides support for nurses and other professionals |
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