A1 roles and responsibilities for H&SC professionals
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- Created on: 04-02-19 19:16
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- Roles and responsibilities of people working in HSC
- DOCTOR
- mainly work in surgeries or local communities
- diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illnesses
- provide prescriptions for treatment and arrange preventative care, such as flu jabs
- refer patients to other professionals, such as specialist doctors / therapists
- NURSE
- support doctors in practice
- must be caring
- work to restore health and well being
- provide medical nursing care for patients at the hospital, at home or in other settings
- MIDWIFE
- monitor prenatal development and the health of mothers and baby
- provide necessary care and information for before and after childbirth
- provide you and baby with professional care and services during the first 6 weeks after delivery
- HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
- assist in clinical duties
- work alongside midwives or nurses
- communicate with patients, parents and carers
- check and order supplies
- SOCIAL WORKERS
- give parents advice
- take children into care if parents aren't deemed "fit"
- work alongside families that are struggling
- make sure children are safe from harm
- work with children or adults who are vulnerable
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- provide care for people without taking their independence
- help people of all ages carry out day to day tasks
- identify issues and come out with practical solutions
- YOUTH WORKERS
- help young people reach their potential
- help guide and support young people through personal, social and emotional development
- CARE MANAGERS
- responsible for administrative tasks within the care home
- CARE ASSISTANT
- maintain confidential records
- create and maintain relationships with residents
- listen to residents concerns
- provide physical and emotional support
- SUPPORT WORKERS
- implement care plans
- follow instructions of health and social care professionals
- DOCTOR
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