hca Flashcards
What do you think a care assistant does?
I believe that working as a care assistant involves helping Clients/Patients to live their best life Possible by assisting with their immediate needs like personal care (washing, toileting, dressing up). It also includes providing basic medical care Such as giving them medication, monitoring brood pressure, blood sugar levels -> Providing that you have the correct training & qualifications to do So
Why do you want to be a care assistant?
I have always wanted a career within the
health care Sector as I enjoy helping People
The idea of making a difference to Someones quality of life and Supporting them to the best of my ability gives me a sense of fulfilment
i am confident that my
Compassion and Commitment to Patient care Will signticantly benefit this role
What do you know about Safeguarding Policies.
Safeguarding involves the protection of a
Client’s health, wellbeing & human rights. It aims to Keep them safe from abuse, neglect & harm.
As care assistant, If l Suspect Something is wrong, I would try and ask the patient to see if the my will reveal any information
either way i will still report the issue to a senior member of staff
Recognise, Respond, Report, Record, Refer
How do you help a patient maintain dignity & respect when providing personal care?
I will help maintain a patients dignity by allowing them to have the space and privacy they deserve. However, i also have a duty to provide patients with the care they need. Therefore, If I come
with across a Situation like this, my first priority is to show emPathy, and also by having an open line of communication.
By doing this, patients Can take leadership of their own needs & they can inform me when they’re unhappy with something and require assistance
In a situation where they want to be left alone, I would say to the client, “I hear what you are saying. I will come back and check on you in 20 minutes”. I would then inform a nurse of the situation and ask their opinion before going back to my client
at the end of the day everyone deserves to be treated with the upmost respect
How would you maintain Confidentiality in your work as a care assistant?
maintaining confidentianity is vital. I wound never disclose my patients
medical information to anyone, unless i have been Provided with written consent by the patient.
Care assistants should take Pride in Creating a trusting. environment so that the patient feeis Comfortabie Sharing Sensitive information with them.
By doing so; strong, trusting relationships can be developed with the patient
What Skills does a healthcare assistant require to Succeed?
Healthcare assistants should Show respect to Patients at all times, everyone has the right to be acknowledged and appreciated.
Practicing compassion is an essential Skill to connect with patients.
having good Knowledge of Safety Protocols & guidelines are a necessity to quality patient care.
The ability to also work as part of a team is important to ensure that everyone is ready to go the extra mile and improve the lives of others
How would you handle an upset or Confused Patient?
I think you should try & diffuse angry or
Confused patient with patience and compassion.
The first step would be to listen to their
Concerns & speak in a calming manner
I would then explain to them clearly how I intend to resolve the situation. If the Situation worsens, I woud follow guidelines and seek further assistance
Have you ever handled an emergency situation or an event which required quick-thinking?
A man was cycling and he had a seizure, moved all objects from his surrondings to prevent further injury & then called emergency services
What do you know about person-centredcare?
it is about the care that focuses on the needs an individual requires. it ensures that people’s preferences, needs and values guide clinical decisions, and the care that is provided is respectful of and responsive to them.
What would you do if a client you were attending had collapsed?
Check surrondings for potential danger and make the necessary changes to make the situation safe & seek medical assistance.
If they’re unconscious, but breathing with no further injuries you can put them in the recovery position until help arrives & continue to observe them.
If they’re unconscious and not breathing dial emergency services & Start cpr
What Kind Of Support Would An Elderly Client Require?
They may need additional support with their mobility, help taking their medication, support with making meals, undertaking their personal care and if they lived at home or in assisted living accessing the community outside of their home.
