Professional Roles Flashcards
what is a Occupational Therapist?
Provide support + equipment for people who are having difficulties carrying out practical activities in everyday life.
what is a Social Worker?
Provide support for people through difficult times in their lives.
Children + Young people’s Service
Ensuring they are safe + protected from abuse.
Adult Services
Support them living independent or in residential care.
what is a Care Assistant?
Provide support for people that have difficulties with everyday tasks.
Responsibilities;
Helping with general household tasks.
Helping with personal care.
Communicating with other HSC professionals.
what is a Youth Worker?
Support young people to reach their full potential + become responsible for members of society.
Responsibilities;
Running programmes e.g. smoking.
Running sports teams
what is a Doctor?
Provide specialist medical care.
Consultants (senior)
Specialise in a particular field in medicine.
G.P. (general practitioner)
Provides care for people in the community.
Responsibilities;
Discuss + agree treatment plan for individuals.
Diagnose illnesses.
Monitor impact of treatment.
what is a support workers?
Provide support with financial management + domestic skills.
Responsibilities;
Helping with general household tasks.
Filling in + sending off checks + letters.
