Roles And Responsibilities Flashcards
What is the main role of a doctor?
Provide medical care to patients in surgeries and hospitals.
What are the responsibilities of doctors?
Diagnose, prescribe, refer to other specialist, maintain records, maintain confidentiality.
What is the role of a nurse?
Perform medical procedures and support to doctors to provide treatment.
What are the responsibilities of a nurse?
Observe patients conditions, administer medication, provide care and advocacy
What is the role of a midwife?
Support women throughout pregnancy and birth
What are the responsibilities of a midwife?
Provide antenatal and postnatal care, assist during labour, provide parenting education
What is the role of a health care assistant?
Support with personal care in care homes, hospitals, etc.
What are the responsibilities of a health care assistant?
Monitor patients, take samples, wash and dress patients, and provide mobility and support.
What is the role of an occupational therapist?
Assist with recovery and overcome barriers.
What are the responsibilities of an occupational therapist?
Asses needs and abilities, provide care and support plans.
What is the role of a care manager?
Run care homes, recruit staff, control budgets.
What are the responsibilities of a care manager?
Supervise staff, ensure quality of care, maintain records, follow legislation, ensure staff are qualified and suitable.
What is the role of a care assistant?
Work in day centres, support personal needs, feeding, washing, etc.
What are the responsibilities of a care assistant?
Support with routines and daily takes, maintain confidentiality.
What is the role of a social worker?
Work with a variety of ages and needs, support vulnerable people.
What are the responsibilities of a social worker?
Keep policies and procedures in place, make decisions that will protect service users.
What is the role of a support worker?
Support day to day needs and encourage independence.
What are the responsibilities of a support worker?
Follow instructions, report concerns, make observations.
What is the role of a youth worker?
Work with people aged 11-25 to reach goals and support and encourage progress.
What are the responsibilities of a youth worker?
Offer advice and support, act as a mentor, develop projects with young people.
