Healthcare Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 6 C’s

A

A framework that details the values, behaviours, and skills staff must apply
Care
Compassion
Competence
Communication
Courage
Commitment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Care

A

Looking after and providing for the needs of a person
Ensuring the work you do helps patients and improves the community

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Compassion

A

The awareness of the needs of others and the desire to help them
Deliver care through relationships built on empathy and understanding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Competence

A

The ability to understand a person’s needs, combined with expertise to deliver effective care
Having the necessary skills, training, and qualifications to deliver effective care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Communication

A

The exchange of information between people to provide care, individuals have the right to be informed and included in care
Encourage an open line of communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Courage

A

The strength to do the right thing
Service users are vulnerable, and you are entrusted to have a duty of care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Commitment

A

The determination to improve care
Being dedicated to being the best you can be, constantly giving 100%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Healthcare Definition

A

Helping others to stay healthy and remain without infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Social Care Definition

A

Describes the activities, services, and relationships that help people to be independent, active, and healthy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Doctor Definition

A

A medical professional qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injuries to help people maintain their health

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Doctor Roles

A
  • Assess symptoms
  • Diagnose conditions
  • Prescribe and administer treatments
  • Refer to other professionals
  • Collaborate with professionals
  • Interpret lab results
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Doctor Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Organisation
  • Active listening
  • Professionalism
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Nurses Description

A

Provide care for individuals to help maintain their optimal health. They assess patients and provide care before and after care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Nurses roles

A
  • Assess patient health
  • Maintain medical documentation
  • Administering and monitoring medications
  • Admitting and discharging patients
  • Provide emotional support
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Nurses Skills

A
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Resilience
  • Flexibility
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Midwife Description

A

Specialist health professionals that support women during pregnancy and birth, they help them make decisions based on their personal preference

17
Q

Midwife Roles

A
  • Providing care throughout pregnancy
  • Monitoring health in labor
  • Offer guidance on pain relief and birthing positions
  • Assisting in a safe delivery
  • Provide postnatal care
  • Manage emergencies
18
Q

Midwife Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience
  • Flexibility
  • Competence
19
Q

Healthcare Assistant Description

A

Professional who care for patients where they assist them with daily activities, check vital signs, and assist nursing staff

20
Q

Healthcare Assistant Roles

A
  • Serving meals
  • Feeding patients
  • Making beds
  • Assist with patient mobility
  • Check and order supplies
  • Assist with personal hygiene
  • Explain procedures and treatments
21
Q

Healthcare Assistant Skills

A
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Attention to detail
  • Kindness
  • Adaptability
  • Competence
  • Empathy
  • Patience
22
Q

Occupational Therapist Description

A

Healthcare workers who help individuals with impairments by providing advice and solutions to enable people to live full lives by making sure homes are accessible

23
Q

Occupational Therapist Roles

A
  • Evaluate patients to understand needs and limitations
  • Create treatment plans to help them meet goals
  • Provide specialist equipment
  • Support people to adapt home
  • Help people adjust to disability
24
Q

Occupational Therapist Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Organisation
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Compassion
  • Team work
  • Ability to encourage
25
Q

Social Worker Description

A

Provide support for adults and children who face social, economic, health, or addiction challenges and protect those under threat of abuse

26
Q

Social Worker Roles

A
  • Assess individuals and speak to care professionals
  • Refer clients to specialised support
  • Offer counselling
  • Provide information on support avaliable
  • Help clients plan and engage in activities
  • Assist with daily living
  • Safeguard vulnerable people
27
Q

Social Worker Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organisation
  • Problem Solving
  • Time management
28
Q

Youth worker Description

A

Work with the youth to facilitate their social, personal, and physical development by helping them understand values and build their confidence and life skills

29
Q

Youth Worker Roles

A
  • Create and execute programmes that address issues
  • Counselling and mentoring
  • Provide advice and guidance
  • Challenge inappropriate behaviour
  • Monitor and review quality of youth
30
Q

Youth Worker Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Patience
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy
  • Organisation
  • Ability to build rapport
31
Q

Care Manager Description

A

Responsible for coordinating care and the daily operations of a care setting, ensuring practice runs smoothly

32
Q

Care Manager Roles

A
  • Manage budgets
  • Recruit and train staff
  • Maintain quality standards
  • Ensure medicines are administered correctly
  • Organise activities for residents
33
Q

Care Manager Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving
34
Q

Advocate Description

A

Provide patients and caregivers support and the education they need to make their own decisions

35
Q

Advocate Roles

A
  • Stand up for patients’ rights
  • Explore a patients options
  • Help patients understand information
  • Express a patients views
  • Contact people for the patient
36
Q

Advocate Skills

A
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Empathy
  • Patience
37
Q

Support Worker Description

A

Look after people’s wellbeing, help people living with physical disabilities and mental health needs live their lives more independently

38
Q

Support Worker Roles

A
  • Meal preparation
  • Household chores
  • Administer Medication
  • Manage finances
  • Shopping
  • Emotional support
  • Teach life skills
39
Q

Support Worker Skills

A
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability