Additional Info
- Start Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2020
- Start Time: 3:30pm
LOCATION
Presbyterian Homes | 625 Prairie Center Dr | Eden Prairie, MN 55344 | Phone: (952) 942-2100 | http://www.castleridgephs.com
PARKING
Back side of the building across from FIVE GUYS. PLEASE NOTE: In case you are unable to find the parking lot across from FIVE GUYS, please park at the front of the building. However, if requested to move your car on day one, please do so. After parking, you will walk to the facility entrance door, press a buzzer located on the top right corner for a staff member to let you in.
CLINICAL DAYS
Based on your calendar booking schedule.
MEETING WITH EMPLOYEES AT PRESHOMES, CASTLE RIDGE
When you arrive at the facility entrance door, press a buzzer located on the top right corner for an employee to let you in. Proceed to the nursing station and inform the nurse that you are a nursing assistant student from ZANDU HEALTH INITIATIVE attending clinical. You will be guided to the family room where students usually meet during clinical. Alternatively, you can text or call me to help answer the questions [Clinical Instructor, Steve Mandieka, 952-479-0172]. You may also call [Clinical Instructor, Survival at 612-298-8044]
CONFIDENTIALITY (HIPAA)
PresHomes Castle Ridge Policy: No cell phone usage (texts/making calls/taking photos) when providing cares to residents/patients. We strictly abide with this policy at CLINICAL. If found using your cell phone, we will enforce this policy in accordance to the School Code of Conduct.
DRESS CODE
- Navy blue uniform | Student ID/Name Badge must be visible to residents and staff | Athletic shoes (sneakers | no open shoes) |
- Transfer belt will be available at the facility (you do not need to bring your own)
- Face Shield or protective wear
- Shoulder length hair must be secured back away from face.
- Please have short nails 1/4-inch-long (no artificial nails)
- Hoodies, fanny packs or sun glasses should NOT be worn when providing care to residents.
MEALS | LUNCH | DINNER
- Breaks are assigned by your instructor. Usually, a student takes a break at the same time with assigned nursing assistant. At Castle Ridge, nursing assistants are referred to as resident assistants (RAs). Please bring your own boxed lunch or snack. Refrigerator and microwave are available for use. A vending machine with pop and snacks is also available. Alternatively, you may also choose to buy food at nearby restaurants. Use the facility address to search for restaurants: 625 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Travel light: If you bring any purses/books/skills kit or bags, please leave them in the trunk of your car.
PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE ASSIGNMENTS
Clinical instructor or nurse manager will assign you to shadow a staff member. You will observe followed by active participation in the care of residents. The required outcome at clinical is the student will progress to independence with resident care in the three clinical days. Often, you will work with the same group of residents or the same resident assistant (RA) all three days. However, the instructor may modify assignments each clinical day depending on staff availability and student needs.