professions(unit 2) Flashcards
what is the role of a midwife?
-Provide full antenatal care
-run parenting sessions
-clinical examinations and screening
-bathe and feed child
what are responsibikties of midwife?
-ensure labour runs smooth
-promote health and wellbeing
-minmise womens stress
where do midwifes work?
-homes
-GP
-birth cnetre
-maternity wards
-private hosp
role of care assistant?
-breakfast, shower, dress up
-help w shopping
-cooking help
responsibilties of care assistant?
-ensure mobility of patient is assisted
-ensure patients emotional wellbeing
-meal prep tailored to patients needs
what are care assistants care settings?
-hospitals
-homes
roles of nurse?
-asses patients
-write records and organise workload
-take samples and blood pressure
-advising patients on having good health
responsiblties of nurse?
-make sure records are up to date
-provide right support
-ensure good wellbeing
-heal and aid recovery
-check and administer drugs and injections
care settings for nurse?
-GP
-Schools
-hospitals
-homes
-prisons
What is the role of a doctor?
-examine, diagnose, and treat patients with diff illnesses
what is the responsibilties of a docotor?
-communicate w other professionals as MDT
-make notes nd prep paperwork
-ensure safeguarding of their patients
where do doctors work?
-clinics
-hospitals
what is the role of a social worker?
-give a voice to those who need it
-have a positive impact on and individuals and their fmailies wellbeing
what is the responsibility of a social worker?
-undertake and write assesements
-give evidence in court
-make decisions for individuals in their best interests
where may social workers work?
-schools
-hospitals
-mental health clinics
-prisons
-homes
role of occupational therapist
-help people who struggle with day to day activities
resp of occupational therapist
-teach clients how to live indpendantly
-suggest home adaptions
-keep notes on progress
-ensure safeguarding concerns are raised
settings of OT
-Nurisng home
-schools
-hospitals
why are MDT important?
-improve outcomes
-alot of communicaiton
-professionals dont each work alone but as a team
so better decisions can be made
-safe guarding concerns can be expressed
-improves motivation
-joint resources used
-better performance
-holistic care for service users.
what is the roles of healthcare assistants?
-take blood P
-clean equipment
-support eat nd drink
resp of healthcare assistants?
-provide personal care
-ensure patients feel comfortable
-adhere to safeguarding policies
role of a youth worker?
-run clubs
-run drop in sessions
-deliver street work programmes
role of support workers?
-help w chores
-help w personal care
-support w food shopping
role of care manager?
-ensure health and saftey
-manage budgets
-meet national curriculum by relevant bodies
role of a phsyiotherap?
-help those affected by illness or injury by movement and exercise
-help patients manage and prevent disease
-assess and treat mobility issues
-design and review treatment programmes
resp on physiotherap?
-empower patients thru advice
-design plans to encourage exercise
-involve parents / carers in plans
