working in health and social care Flashcards
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what are key roles in healthcare?
healthcare roles are positions in organisations such as hospitals and surgeries, roles have responsibilities that are carried out by people in the day top day duties:
- doctor
- nurses
- midwifes
- healthcare assistants
- occupational therapists
doctors
in GPs, they provide medical care for patients, they work mainly in surgeries and local communities, they diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness
- provide prescriptions for treatments and arrange preventative care, such as flu immunization
specialist doctors have expert training in particular areas, they work mainly in hospitals and clinics, they diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness in specialist areas, such as cardiology, oncology, pediatrics and geriatrics
- liase with other professionals, such as nurses, to carry out treatment in hospital
- contribute to teams for ongoing patient care
nurses
they are trained to carry out medical duties at their level of seniority and specialism, mainly in hospitals, surgeries, clinics and homes. specialisms include hospital critical care nursing, cardiac nursing, surgical care and oncology nursing, they monitor and care for the daily chronic and acute medical needs of patients
- they support doctors in giving treatment and prescribed drugs
- work to restore health and wellbeing
midwives
work mainly in hospital maternity units, clinics and homes, they monitor the prenatal development and health of mothers and babies
- they help deliver babies
- provide postnatal care, supporting mothers, babies and families after the birth
healthcare assistants
trained to help with daily personal care and to support wellbeing, they work mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care and homes, they work under the guidance of qualified professionals such as nurses or doctors
- they meet care needs, such as washing, toileting, making beds, feeding and mobility
- monitor health by taking temp, pulse, respiration rate and weight
occupational therapists
facilitate recovery and overcome practical barriers, they work mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care and homes, they identify issues people may have in everyday life, such as with dressings, shopping, working etc.
- they help people work out practical solutions
healthcare settings
gp surgeries and local health centers;
- patients go here first when they need medical advice
- doctors diagnose the patient’s illness, they may issue a prescription for medication or refer patients to other services
- nurses might carry out treatment or health screening, take blood tests
hospitals:
- patients go here for treatment that a gp cannot give, it is where operations are carried out, and accident and emergency departments and some walk in centers are located
- patients are referred by their gps to specialist medical teams
- specialist doctors may issue a prescription for specialist medication or refer patient’s to surgeons for operations
clinics
- patients go here to be treated for specific medical conditions
- patients are referred by their gps to specialist clinics based in hospitals and in the community
- trained personnel, including doctors and nurses, work in clinics
home
- this is where care is provided for housebound people or those who care recovering from medical treatment such as an operation
- most people prefer to recover at home and some who are dying prefer to be nursed at home
- care may be provided at home for births
- patients are treated at home by community based nursing and midwifery staff
- doctors carry put home visits when necessary
treatment
- a patient attends an appointment at their gp surgery to report pain sin their chest, the doctor asks questions and might us7e equipment to help them diagnose the problem
- the doctor refers to a clinic at the hospital, where the patient is seem by a specialist/consultant
- the specialist decides that, at this stage, an operation is not necessary but they prescribe needed medication
- after a while of taking the medication, the patient has an appointment with a nurse at their gp surgery, the nurse checks their progress and the patient might need another appointment with the doctor
key roles in social care
social care roles are positions in organisations such as social care services, the role and training for social care are different from those for healthcare.
- care manager
- care assistant
- support worker
- youth worker
- social worker
care manager / assistants
a car manager is responsible for the day to day running of a residential care setting, care settings include hospices, supported housing and homes for people who need nursing or help with day to day living, who have conditions such as dementia or who are disabled, care managers:
- recruit and manage staff
- control the budget
- are responsible for ensuring that the services in the care setting meet care national standards
- put policies and procedures in place and make sure they are adhered to
care assistants are trained to help people of all ages who nee care to carry out their day to day routines, in homes, day centres and residential care, they:
- meet personal needs, such as 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
social workers
are trained to help a wide range of people of all ages to find solutions to their problems, they work mainly in social care centres, homes and clinics, they;
- protect vulnerable people from, harm or abuse
- help people to live independently
- support children who live apart from their families, and support their foster carers and adopters
- help people wit mental health problems, learning disabilities or physical disabilities
- support refugees and asylum seekers
- help people with alcohol, drug or substance misuse problems, ad young offenders
youth workers
help the personal, social and educational growth of people aged 11-25, to help them reach their full potential in society. they work mainly in youth centres, schools and colleges, they:
- 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 drinking, drugs, smoking, violence and relationships
support workers
provide care support to a range of service users in homes, centres and residential care, supporting other social care workers, they;
- vary their duties depending on the needs and wishes of the individual
- support 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
social care settings
residential care settings;
- these are settings where people who cant be cared for at home or who feel that they can no longer cope with living on their own, are looked after:
- they may provide full time or temporary respite care to give a break to careers, or those who struggle living on their own
- social care workers provide residents with personal care, such as washing, toileting and dressing
domiciliary care:
- 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 might help people with shopping, cleaning and transport, such as taking them, to a doctor’s appointment
- social care workers can provide carers with a short break from their duties
daycare centres:
- these are 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
benefits and difficulties
benefits
- trained staff meets people’s needs and support them
- specialist support is available for those with more complex care needs
- companionship is provided by other residents and staff
- a range of stimulating activities is offered
difficulties
- losing some or all of their independence
- reluctance to leave their own homes
- isolation from friends and relations
- cost of care
role of doctors & specialist doctors ; responsibilities
key medical responsibilities;
- diagnosing illness,prescribing treatment to promote healing and recovery, referring patients to specialists , liaising with multidisciplinary teams
key non medical responsibilities;
- creating and maintaining relationships of trust with patients, observing, loustening, responding, maintaining patient records, confidentiality, acting in accordance with legislation
role of nurses; responsibilities
key medical responsibilities;
- observing condition of patients, administering drugs and injections, carrying out routine investigations, preparing patients for operations
key non medical responsibilities;
- providing care and counselling, helping with recovery and rehabilitation, writing patient care plans, planning patient discharge from hospital, acting as a patient advocate
role of midwives; responsibilities
key medical responsibilities;
- diagnosing, monitoring and examining pregnant women, providing antenatal care, including screening tests, assisting during labour, supervising pain management
key non medical responsibilities;
- preparing and reviewing patient care plans, arranging and/or providing parenting and health education, providing support and advice following miscarriage, termination neonatal death, liaising with other agencies to ensure continuity of care
role of healthcare assistants; responsibilities
key medical responsibilities;
- temperature, pulse, respiration rate, taking blood samples, carrying out health checks, weighing patients
key non medical responsibilities;
- washing and dressing patients, helping with patient mobility, supporting day to day routines, talking to patients working under the direction of nursing staff, supporting and delivering health education
role of occupational therapists; responsibilities
key medical responsibilities;
- being aware of acute medical conditions and how to overcome them in contexts such as accident and emergency and acute medicine
key non medical responsibilities;
- advising on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities, advising on home and workplace alterations, eg wheelchair access, assisting people to return to work, coaching people with learning difficulties eg in handling money, enabling rehabilitation, organising support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients
key responsibilities; care managers
- day to day running of residential care settings, supervising work of care assistants, ensuring the quality of care meets standards and adheres to relevant legislation, ensuring suitable staff are available
key skills, qualities & tasks;
- creating and maintaining relationships of trust with residents, maintaining accurate resident records, observing, listening and responding to resident concerns, maintaining confidentiality
key responsibilities; care assistants
- providing appropriate daily personal care, carrying out general household tasks and other routine roles as required by supervisor or service user, liaising with other health and care professionals
key skills, qualities & tasks;
- working in different care settings, observing and reporting changes in health and wellbeing of service user, making service user feel at ease and maintaining confidentiality