Which role is primarily responsible for assisting with daily living activities under supervision?

• A. Geriatric Aide/Assistant
• B. RN
• C. LPN/LVN
• D. Nurse Assistant

Answer: (D)

Daily living activities, or activities of daily living (ADLs), are the routine tasks a patient needs help with every day—bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and moving around. The role focused on providing hands-on help with these tasks under supervision is the nurse assistant. They are trained to perform ADLs and basic care tasks for patients and do so under the direction of licensed nurses. This is why they’re the primary staff member responsible for assisting with daily living activities.

In contrast, registered nurses oversee overall care plans, perform assessments, and handle clinical tasks like medication administration, while licensed practical/vocational nurses provide more advanced nursing care under an RN’s supervision. Geriatric aides may assist with daily care as well, but the primary mechanism for ADL assistance under supervision is the nurse assistant.