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Cards (10)

  • doctors treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment.
  • nurses are responsible for the day-to-day care of people who need it, including administering medication, dressing wounds, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support
  • midwives provide care and support to women and their families while pregnant, throughout labour and during the period after a baby's birth.
  • occupational therapists work with individuals to develop practical skills needed for daily living or employment.
  • healthcare assistants role involves observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight. Communication, assisting personal care including food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
  • social workers work with people to find solutions to their problems. This may be helping to protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse or supporting people to live independently.
  • youth workers run projects that focus on issues like health, bullying, crime or drugs. inspects children and youth for cleanliness, freedom from disease and injuries and teaches personal hygiene, and related practices.
  • care managers are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations within the care setting.
  • care assistants ensure the needs of the client are met. This can often involve helping them to get ready for the day, administering medication or helping with general household jobs.
  • Support workers play a vital role in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, communication difficulties and/or complex health needs to live independently.