CNA SKILL: FEEDING A CLIENT THAT CAN NOT FEED THEMSELVES

SKILL 10 - FEEDS CLIENT WHO CANNOT
FEED SELF
1 Explains procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly,
and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Before feeding, looks at name card on tray and asks
client to state name
3 Before feeding client, client is in an upright sitting
position (75-90 degrees)
4 Places tray where the food can be easily seen by client
5 Candidate cleans client’s hands before beginning
feeding
6 Candidate sits in a chair facing client during feeding
7 Tells client what foods and beverage are on tray
8 Asks client what he/she would like to eat first
9 Using spoon, offers client one bite of each type of food
on tray, telling client the content of each spoonful
10 Offers beverage at least once during meal
11 Candidate asks client if they are ready for next bite of
food or sip of beverage
12 At end of meal, candidate cleans client’s mouth and
hands
13 Removes food tray
14 Leaves client in upright sitting position (75-90 degrees)
with signaling device within client’s reach
15 After completing skill, washes hands