Under what condition can a resident receive assistance from a nutrition and feeding assistant?

A resident can receive assistance from a nutrition and feeding assistant primarily when they can swallow normally. This is crucial because a nutrition and feeding assistant's role is to help facilitate the eating process, ensuring that residents can consume their meals safely and effectively. If a resident has normal swallowing abilities, they can benefit from assistance with feeding without posing a risk of choking or aspiration, which could occur if they have swallowing difficulties.

While conditions such as being bedridden, on a restricted diet, or unable to chew may present specific challenges related to a resident's nutritional needs, they do not inherently determine whether a feeding assistant can provide help. The key factor here is the resident's ability to swallow safely, as this allows for effective support during feeding rather than restricting assistance based on other criteria.