Working in the care sector and offering support is a very rewarding job. For anyone that has a passionate caring quality about them. Being a healthcare professional is the most gratifying and fulfilling occupation in the UK.
Being a healthcare professional is a very rewarding opportunity, a Care assistant or nurse is the reason there is a significant difference in an individual’s life. And since healthcare professionals provide service of care to the most vulnerable members of our society, from elderly individuals to vulnerable children. A healthcare professional makes positive impacts on the lives of those who need it the most.
When working in healthcare, there are a variety of sectors and roles you can be involved in, such as the NHS, Community, Nursing Homes, Private Hospitals, Complex In-Home Care, and Live in Care. These roles vary from being involved with providing a service of care to children or adults.
Although being a care professional is a rewarding job it comes with its difficulties as you are still in charge of providing the service of care, the responsibilities can vary on a daily basis, not every day will be the same, and some of the main duties working in care may be:
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care
- Moving and Handling
- Companionship
- Making sure the patient is as comfortable as can be
There may be some challenges when working in care, being a carer isn’t always all so positive, there are a number of challenges when it comes to working in care, but this is where your integrity skills come into play. Some challenges you may face when a healthcare professional:
- Anger, guilt, frustration
- Stress when caring for an individual
- Neglecting yourself when being a carer
- Working irregular hours
- Socially isolated
- The service user responds negatively
The important qualities of a healthcare professional:
- Having respect
- Showing empathy and being compassionate
- Patient and caring
- Reliable
- Positive and supportive
- Being vigilant and observant
- Being able to communicate
Being a healthcare professional working in care and just talking to someone and listening to the service user or patient you are providing care to, can lighten their mood and make their day 10 times better. You can be a positive impact on their life, building relationships with them and being the person they see mostly throughout the day.
Not every day will be the same, as they may have daily routines which need to be followed, but every day won’t be the same. You’ll also get to learn about different individuals when working in care. And you’ll get the enjoyment of socializing with people.
Secure Healthcare encourages healthcare professionals should promote dignity and integrity to help encourage independent living for service users in their own homes. Promoting these qualities will make you feel valued and have a wonderful relationship with clients.
Seeing individuals you are providing care to at their most vulnerable and providing hope and reassurance and simply being there for the service user or patient, is rewarding itself, to think you are the reason the person is living a better and easier life due to your duties.
If you are interested in joining Secure Healthcare Solutions we have many care positions available varying from support work, and domiciliary care to Nurse Jobs.
Click the link below to find out what positions we have available or simply give us a call:
https://securehealthcaresolutions.co.uk/jobs/
0121 285 9449
