Is there specific qualifications or criteria for 1:1 sitter in a skilled nursing facility? As we all know there's a shortage of CNAs in skilled nursing facilities. There are times that we have residents who need a 1:1 sitter to prevent falls or due to manifestation behavior. Can a non nursing aide do a 1:1 sitter, such as housekeeping, dietary aide, activity staff?
Memory care recommended a company that provided independent caregivers, so there was a cost savings because of very low overhead and the caregivers paid their own taxes, etc. The company assisted caregivers in finding appropriate jobs for their skills. There must be more of these.