How to Feed a Resident | CNA Skills Exam Demonstration with Nurse Eunice

Feeding a resident involves much more than offering food. Nursing assistants must follow the care plan, encourage independence, watch for swallowing problems, and accurately record food and fluid intake. IMPORTANT CNA FEEDING SKILL STEPS 1. Review the care plan and diet order, including food texture, fluid instructions, allergies, and required assistance. 2. Perform hand hygiene, introduce yourself, identify the resident, explain the skill, and provide privacy. 3. Help the resident sit upright according to the care plan. 4. Place a towel or clothing protector across the resident's chest. 5. Offer a washcloth or another approved way for the resident to clean their hands. 6. Check that the meal is correct and the food temperature is safe. 7. Sit at the resident's eye level and offer small bites at a comfortable pace. 8. Allow time to chew and swallow before offering the next bite. Encourage the resident to do as much as possible independently. 9. Watch for coughing, choking, difficulty swallowing, or breathing changes. Stop feeding and report concerns immediately. 10. Assist with cleanup and leave the resident comfortable and safely positioned. 11. Measure and document food and fluid intake according to facility instructions. COMMON CNA FEEDING MISTAKES • Forgetting to review the care plan or diet order. • Feeding a resident while lying flat. • Offering another bite too quickly. • Rushing the resident or taking away their independence. • Forgetting to provide hand hygiene before the meal. • Guessing the amount of food or fluid consumed. • Failing to report coughing or swallowing problems. NURSE EUNICE'S SKILLS LAB TIP Remember: Hands, Water, Three Bites, Water, Wipe! Use the feeding reminder in this lesson to help organize your practice, while always following the resident's care plan and the steps required by your testing provider. READY TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CNA EXAM? Florida Training Academy offers online CNA exam preparation and in-person CNA training options in Jacksonville, Florida. Our online CNA Exam Prep Course is $29.99 per month and includes study materials, skills videos, and practice questions. Explore CNA classes: https://www.FLtraining.com SHOP CNA SKILLS KITS AND SUPPLIES Find CNA training kits and recommended practice supplies at our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/floridatrainingacademy JOIN THE CNA CLINICAL SKILLS LAB! Like this video if it helped you. Share it with a future CNA. Subscribe to Florida Training Academy and turn on notifications for more lessons with Nurse Eunice. QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: Why should a CNA allow the resident to swallow before offering another bite? Your next career move starts with a skill! #CNASkills #FeedingAResident #CNAExamPrep #NurseEunice #EuniceMathis #FloridaTrainingAcademy