A1: Healthcare assistants Flashcards
1
Q
Healthcare assistants work under…
A
they work under the guidance and support of qualified healthcare professionals
2
Q
Where do healthcare assistants work?
A
may work in GP practises, nursing homes, hospitals and other community healthcare settings
3
Q
Who do healthcare assistants commonly work alongside?
A
- most commonly work alongside qualified nurses or midwives in maternity services
4
Q
What are a healthcare assistant’s duties?
A
- taking and recording a patient’s temperature and pulse
- weighing patients and recording the result
- making beds
- washing and dressing patients
- serving meals and assisting with feeding when necessary
