Clinical Observation

Starting term two clinical, we were assigned to Holy Family Hospital at the residential care unit. During the first week, we were assigned our resident which we would be providing care for the rest of the term. To maintain confidentiality, I will be referring to my assigned resident as Mrs. X. During the second day of clinical, we strictly observed the registered care assistant (RCA) providing care to our assigned resident. As we are in term two, we were focusing on our assigned resident’s morning routine which included, body bath, bowel care, transfers and ceiling lifts, and showering (if it was a shower day). During the shadowing days, I familiarized myself with the routine care for my assigned resident. As I observed the RCA, there were