The roles of people who work in health and social care settings Flashcards
List jobs in the health sector
Doctor
Nurse
Midwife
Healthcare assistant
List jobs in the social care sector
Social worker
youth worker
occupational therapist
support worker
care manager
care assistant
Define roles in HSC
The beliefs, attitudes, and patterns of behaviour associated with a particular position and/or status.
What is the role of a doctor?
Provides medical care to patients within surgeries, hospitals.
What is the role of a nurse?
Trained to carry out medical procedures and support doctors in providing treatment.
What is the roles of a midwife?
Support women throughout pregnancy / birth and provide assistance with baby.
What is the role of a healthcare assistant?
Trained to support with personal care in hospitals, care homes or patient’s homes.
What is the role of a social worker?
Working with people of different ages and needs. Arranges help and support, protects vulnerable people.
What is the role of an occupational therapist?
Facilitate recovery and overcome practical barriers to care.
What are the roles of a youth worker?
Works with those aged 11-25 to help them reach their goal. Support, encourage and monitor progress.
What are the roles of a care manager?
Organises the day-to-day running of care homes. Recruits staff, controls budgets, policies and procedures.
What are the roles of a care assistant?
Works in day centres, residential care, support patients with personal needs, washing, feeding.
What are the roles of a support worker?
Offers to support to people to help with their day to day needs and encourages independence.
