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Learning aim A - A1 - roles of people who work in health and social care settings Flashcards

1
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name 4 healthcare settings

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GP surgeries
Hospitals
Home
Clinics

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what is the purpose of healthcare in a GP surgery?

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Patients go here when they first need medical advice, doctors can diagnose the illness and provide prescriptions for medication. GP’s can refer to other services, and nurses here can do blood tests/ observations.

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whats the purpose of healthcare in a hospital?

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Patients go here for care that a GP cannot provide - operations are carried out, emergency departments
patients are referred here to specialities by their GP
Specialist doctors can recommend treatment/ medications/ operations that may help

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what’s the purpose of healthcare at home?

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For housebound people, or people recovering from something such as an operation. This usually through choice of preference to be at home - can even be nursed at home when dying.
Care can be provided for home births by community based nursing and midwifery staff

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what’s the purpose of healthcare at clinics?

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patients go here to be treated for specific conditions after being referred by their GP
clinics consist of trained people such as doctors and nurses

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what are the responsibilities of a doctor/ specialist doctor?

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provide medical care for patients mainly in surgeries/ local communities.
- diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness
- provide prescriptions for treatment and arrange preventative care
- refer patients to other health professionals

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what are the skills & qualifications needed to be a doctor?

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  • technical medical degree in skills medicine
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • think under pressure
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what are the personal qualities needed to be a doctor?

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  • sensitivity
  • personable
  • calm
  • kind
  • empathetic
  • friendly
  • approachable
  • understanding
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what are the responsibilities of a nurse?

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Trained to carry out medical duties at their level of seniority and specialism mainly in hospitals, surgeries, clinics or homes
- monitor and care for the daily chronic and acute medical needs of patients
- support doctors in giving treatment for prescribed drugs
- work to restore health and wellbeing
- carrying out routine investigations

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what are skills & qualifications needed to be a nurse?

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  • bachealor of science degree in nursing
  • communication
  • managing
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what are the personal qualities needed to be a nurse?

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  • caring
  • compassionate
  • able to deal with stressful situations appropriately
  • calm
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what are the responsibilities of a midwife?

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work mainly in maternity units, clinics and homes
- monitor the prenatal development and health of mothers and babies
- help deliver babies
- provide postnatal care, supporting mothers, babies and families after birth
- screening
- supervising pain management

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what skills & qualifications are needed to be a midwife?

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  • degree in midwifery
  • observation
  • ability to take responsibility
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what personal qualities are needed to be a midwife?

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  • caring attitude
  • get on well with everyone
  • good teamwork
  • patience
  • calm
  • approachable
  • empathetic
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what are the responsibilities of healthcare assistants?

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Trained to help with daily personal care and to support wellbeing. working mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care and homes:
- work under guidance of qualified professionals
- meet care needs such as: washing, toileting, making beds, feeding and mobility
- monitor health by taking regular obs
- carrying out health checks and taking blood

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what are the skills and qualifications needed to be a healthcare assistant?

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organisation
dedication
reliability

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what are the personal qualities needed to be a healthcare assistant?

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  • effective communication
  • observational skills
  • confidence
  • kind and caring
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what are the responsibilities of an occupational therapist?

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Facilitate recovery and overcome practical barriers. working mainly in hospitals, clinics and homes/ residential care:
- identify issues people may have in everyday life, such as with dressing, shopping or working
- help people to work out practical solutions
- awareness of acute medical conditions and how to overcome them
- advising and supporting with rehabilitation

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what skills & qualifications are needed to be an occupational therapist?

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  • degree in occupational therapy
  • client care
  • management
  • communication
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what personal qualities are needed to be an occupational therapist?

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  • respectful of individuality
  • build trusting relationships
  • patience
  • compassion
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what are the specific responsibilities of an adult nurse?

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assess, plan, coordinate and manage care for patients whilst working closely with other patients
provide person centred care by building good relationships with patients and their families

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what are the specific responsibilities of a mental health nurse?

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provides support for people with mental health conditions and administer medication etc

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what are the specific responsibilities of a childrens nurse?

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planning and assessing children’s nursing care requirements
administer injections, medications, treat infections
offer support and guidance to parents

23
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what are the specific responsibilities of a learning disability nurse?

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provides specialist support for people with disabilities and their families

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what are the specific responsibilities of a district nurse?

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direct patient care
work with patients and support their family members to give them as much support as possible in their own home

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what are the specific responsibilities of a neonatal nurse?

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attending births
measuring and weighing infants
caring for and monitoring the health of infants directly after birth

26
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what are the specific responsibilities of a health visitor?

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providing health advice and health education programmes
understanding developmental assessments of babies and children
help people to come to terms with a diagnosis

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what are the specific responsibilities of a practice nurse?

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provide assessment, screening treatment services and health education services
work independently and contribute to audit research

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what are the specific responsibilities of a school nurse?

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raise awareness of health issues
promote healthy habits/ healthy living
give vaccinations and carry out screening

29
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name 3 social care settings

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Day care centres, Domiciliary care, residential care

30
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what do day care centres provide?

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  • used by older people and those with physical and learning disabilities
  • they provide respite care
  • social care workers might take part in leisure activities with people attending
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what does domiciliary care provide?

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  • social care workers provide care for people in their own home
  • care workers help people lead their daily lives by supporting their independence
  • social care workers help people with shopping, cleaning and transport (taking to doctors appointments etc)
  • social care workers can provide carers with a short break from their caring duties
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what does residential care settings provide?

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they care for people who cannot be cared for at home, who feel they cannot live alone
provide full time or temporary respite care to give carers a beak
social care workers give residents personal care such as washing, toileting or dressing

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what are benefits of residential care?

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  • staff are trained to meet people’s needs and support them
  • specialist support is available for those with more complex needs
  • companionship is provided by other residents and staff
  • a range of stimulating activities are offered
34
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what are disadvantages for people in residential care?

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  • losing some or all of their independence
  • reluctance to leave their own homes
  • isolation from friends and family
  • cost of care
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what are the responsibilities of a care manager?

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responsible for the day to day running of a residential care setting. care settings include hospices, supported housing and homes to people who need nursing or help with day to day life. they work with people with conditions such as dementia or disabilities.
- recruit and manage staff
- control the budget
- are responsible for ensuring services meet standards
- put policies and procedures in place and make sure they are adhered to
- supervising care assistants
- maintaining records and confidentiality

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what are skills and qualifications needed to be a care manager?

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  • management skills
  • ability to motivate others
  • able to oversee a whole team
37
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what are personal qualities needed to be a care manager?

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  • leadership
  • communication
  • good understanding of individuals
38
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what are the responsibilities needed to be a care assistant?

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trained to help people of all ages who need to carry out their day to day routines in homes, day care centres and residential care.
- meet personal needs - washing, toileting, dressing and feeding
- assist in monitoring health and wellbeing, by liaising with other professionals
- help with transport, household tasks and taking people shopping (general household tasks)

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what are skills and qualifications needed to be a care assistant?

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good maths and english skills
ability to drive - if providing transport

40
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what personal qualities are needed to be a care assistant?

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  • sensitivity
  • understanding
  • empathetic
  • desire to help people
  • flexibility
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what are the responsibilities of a social worker?

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trained to help a wide range of people of all ages to find solutions to their problems. working mainly in social care centres, homes and clinics
- protect vulnerable people from harm and abuse
- help people to live independently
- support children who live apart from their families and support their foster carers and adpoters
- help people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and physical disabilities
- support refugees and asylum seekers
- help people with alcohol, drug or substance misuse issues and young offenders
- liaising with other agencies

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what skills and qualifications are needed to be a social worker?

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  • a degree in social work
  • advocacy skills
  • excellent communication
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what personal qualities are needed to be a social worker?

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  • empathy
  • patience
  • excellent listening
  • critical thinking
44
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what are the responsibilities of a youth worker?

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Help personal, social and educational growth of people aged 11-25 to help them reach their full potential in society. mainly in youth centres, schools or colleges.
- manage and administer youth and community projects and resources
- monitor and review the quality of local youth work provision and work with families and carers
- support individuals in other settings, including outreach work relating to drink, drugs, smoking, violence and relationships

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what are the skills and qualifications needed to be a social worker?

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  • willingness to understand circumstances
  • act with integrity during stress
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what are the personal qualities needed to be a youth worker?

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  • interpersonal skills
  • patience
  • flexibility
47
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what are the responsibilities of a support worker?

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provide care support to a range of service users in homes, centres and residential care, supporting other social care workers:
- vary in their duties depending on the needs and wishes of the individual
- supporting individuals overall comfort and wellbeing under supervision of professionals
- help people who need care and support to live as independently as possible, also working with families
- implementing care plans

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what are the skills and qualifications needed to be a support worker?

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  • problem solving skills
  • team work
  • ability to adapt
49
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what are the personal qualities needed to be a support worker?

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  • interest in helping others and their whole families
  • communication skills
  • listening
  • empathetic
  • caring
  • supportive

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