Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision Main Jobs

Objectives Discuss the difference between direct and indirect care workers. Evaluate the role of a nurse.

Direct Carers People who provide care directly to the client. E.g. nurses, doctors, social workers, care assistants, nursery nurses.

Indirect Carers People who provide a service to the direct carers that will ultimately benefit the client. E.g. medical receptionists, cleaners, porters.

Activity Write a list of jobs related to health, social and early years services. Health care Social Care Early years care

Types of Nurses Nurse practitioner Midwifery Health visiting General practise nurse School nursing District nurse

Activity Listen to the following information on a district nurse and a midwife.

Practical Skills for Nurses Take temperature, blood pressure Give injections Administers medications Clean and dress wounds

Skills and qualities of a nurse Sensitive Energy and stamina Good communication skills Ability to cope under stress Ability to work as part of a team Knowledge of how the body works