Nursing Home Aide Skill Competency Checklist

Nursing Home Aide Skill
Competency Checklist

Please use this Nursing Home Aide Skill Competency Checklist to verify the practical skills of our aides, ensuring they meet our high standards of care. Each item should be demonstrated under supervision, with a check mark indicating successful completion.

Correct handwashing and use of hand sanitizer

Application and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Assisting residents with mobility using transfer belts and lifts

Bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene assistance

Feeding residents, including those with special dietary needs

Proper making of beds, both occupied and unoccupied

Accurate measurement and recording of vital signs

Providing companionship and basic emotional support

Effective communication with residents and team members

Recognizing and reporting changes in resident conditions

Understanding of infection control and prevention

Privacy and confidentiality compliance

Engagement in recreational and social activities with residents

Basic wound care and dressing changes

Administration of non-injectable medications under supervision

Use of electronic health records for documentation

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