A1- The Roles & Responsibilties Of People Who Work In H&SC Settings Flashcards
Is a doctor a primary, secondary or tertiary point of contact?
Primary
What is a GP’s job?
A GP provide on going care for people in a community. This includes caring for people who are unwell ( caring out simple surgical procedures), providing preventative care.
Where are GP’s based?
Local health centres
What is the role of a nurse practitioner?
They provide expert consultancy service patient and their careers. They contribute to the management of the care provision. They undertake research and contribute to the education and training of other staff members
Can nurses specify in a specific area?
Yes
What is the role of a midwife?
Support women though all stages of pregnancy, providing antenatal and postnatal care. Helping families prepare for parent hood
Where are midwifes based?
They can be base in a hospital maternity unit.
What are health are assistants sometimes known as?
Nursing assistants or auxiliary nurses?
Where my healthcare assistants work?
In GP practises, hospitals, nursing homes, and other community healthcare settings
What are the responsibilities of a social worker?
Provide help and support for people with all ages through difficult times in their lives. They aim to ensure vulnerable people are safeguarded from harm and help people with learning difficulties.
Do social workers specialise ?
Yes in adults, children or families
Who do occupational therapists work with?
People of all ages who struggle in daily life situations or ruitines
Where do occupational therapist work?
In DP practises, people’s homes, residential and nursing homes, prisons, social services
Who do youth workers work with?
People within the age range 11-25
What is a youth workers aim?
To support young people to reach their potential
Where do youth workers work?
Youth centres, schools, colleges,
What is a care assistant?
Provide practical help and support people who have difficulties with daily activities
Who do care managers look after/ work with?
They manage the provision of care for adults and young children with learning difficulties, older people in residential care homes, people in supported housing, people receiving hospice care .
What is a care managers responsibilities ?
The routine running of the residential care setting
What is a support worker?
Help implement plans
What are the responsibilities of doctors in treating illness?
Diagnose illness
Discuss and agree treatment plans
Prescribe medication or treatment
Monitor the impact of agreed treatment
Preventive care
What are some duties carried out by healthcare assistants?
Taking and recording temperatures
Weighing patients
Taking patients to the toilet
Making beds
Washing and dressing patients
Serving Meals and assisting with feeding
What typical activities do youth workers do?
Deliver programmes relating to young people concerns e.g smoking drugs alcohol
Organising residential activities and projects
Running sports teams
Initiating and managing community projects with young people
Working with patients to support the healthy development of a child
Name some duties of a care assistant
Helping with personal care e.g washing,dressing, using toilet and feeding
General household tasks .g cleaning shopping
Pay bill and writing letters
