HCA 102
health - ANSA complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity has gained widespread acceptance
Holism - ANSpertains to the whole person (associated with health - refers to the notion that
health is a multi-dimensional concept)
wellness - ANSa lifelong, ongoing process to become the best one can be in all areas of life
physical health - ANSphysical activity, physical self-care, sleep and rest, nutrition, weight
management and avoiding/limiting exposure
emotional health - ANSrelated to feelings, self-concept and self-esteem
Intellectual health - ANSRefers to the ability to think clearly, solve problems, process
information and make informed decisions
Left brain - ANS- Book smart
- logical
- analyser
- speech
- reasoning
- numbers
Right brain - ANS- Images
- looks at whole pictures
- emotional
- synthesizer
- visual centre
- imagination
Social health - ANSRefers to the ability to effectively interact with others in a variety of
circumstances
communication - ANSSkills allow us to listen effectively to others and to express our own
idea (allows us to connect with others in a meaningful way)
cooperation - ANSworking together for the good of everyone (good team players have an
open mind and are willing to carry part of the load)
compromise - ANSA willingness to give up something in order to reach a solution that
everyone accepts (critical thinking of a group function)
, social behaviours - ANSA sign of respect to adopt the manners of the group we are a part of,
even when the customs of the group are different from our own
personal boundaries - ANSA limit or an edge that keeps things separated or apart from each
other
spiritual health - ANSRelates to an individual's belief system and sense of purpose in life
health care in Canada - ANS- universal
- comprehensive
- portable
-accessible
- publicly administered
Team members you will work with - ANS- Registered nurse (RN) - makes nursing diagnoses,
plans, implements, evaluates nursing
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) - monitors clients health, history of clients, consulting
RN's on care plans
- Registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) - care to individual, primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health
- Unit manager - supervises, organizes
Regulated Worker - ANSa worker under a self governing organization
Unregulated Worker - ANSa worker under a supervisor, client, employer, or family
Health care day - ANSOCTOBER 18
Role of healthcare assistant - ANS- personal care
- support for nurses and other HCAs
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping/home management
scope of practice - ANSto only perform tasks or carry out activities for which you have the
appropriate education, training and level of competence
Profesionalism - ANSPOSITIVE ATTITUDE - (carry a goo attitude, efficient care and support,
believe in yourself and coworkers)
APPEARANCE - (shows respect to the clients, coworker, and yourself )
PUNCTUALITY - (use acceptable language, keep offensive comments to yourself)
DEPENDABILITY - (be responsible and be on time for your shift)
CONFIDENTIALITY - (DIPPS, respecting and guarding private info)
Types of work places - ANS- acute care
- long term care
- dementia care
- palliative care
health - ANSA complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity has gained widespread acceptance
Holism - ANSpertains to the whole person (associated with health - refers to the notion that
health is a multi-dimensional concept)
wellness - ANSa lifelong, ongoing process to become the best one can be in all areas of life
physical health - ANSphysical activity, physical self-care, sleep and rest, nutrition, weight
management and avoiding/limiting exposure
emotional health - ANSrelated to feelings, self-concept and self-esteem
Intellectual health - ANSRefers to the ability to think clearly, solve problems, process
information and make informed decisions
Left brain - ANS- Book smart
- logical
- analyser
- speech
- reasoning
- numbers
Right brain - ANS- Images
- looks at whole pictures
- emotional
- synthesizer
- visual centre
- imagination
Social health - ANSRefers to the ability to effectively interact with others in a variety of
circumstances
communication - ANSSkills allow us to listen effectively to others and to express our own
idea (allows us to connect with others in a meaningful way)
cooperation - ANSworking together for the good of everyone (good team players have an
open mind and are willing to carry part of the load)
compromise - ANSA willingness to give up something in order to reach a solution that
everyone accepts (critical thinking of a group function)
, social behaviours - ANSA sign of respect to adopt the manners of the group we are a part of,
even when the customs of the group are different from our own
personal boundaries - ANSA limit or an edge that keeps things separated or apart from each
other
spiritual health - ANSRelates to an individual's belief system and sense of purpose in life
health care in Canada - ANS- universal
- comprehensive
- portable
-accessible
- publicly administered
Team members you will work with - ANS- Registered nurse (RN) - makes nursing diagnoses,
plans, implements, evaluates nursing
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) - monitors clients health, history of clients, consulting
RN's on care plans
- Registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) - care to individual, primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health
- Unit manager - supervises, organizes
Regulated Worker - ANSa worker under a self governing organization
Unregulated Worker - ANSa worker under a supervisor, client, employer, or family
Health care day - ANSOCTOBER 18
Role of healthcare assistant - ANS- personal care
- support for nurses and other HCAs
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping/home management
scope of practice - ANSto only perform tasks or carry out activities for which you have the
appropriate education, training and level of competence
Profesionalism - ANSPOSITIVE ATTITUDE - (carry a goo attitude, efficient care and support,
believe in yourself and coworkers)
APPEARANCE - (shows respect to the clients, coworker, and yourself )
PUNCTUALITY - (use acceptable language, keep offensive comments to yourself)
DEPENDABILITY - (be responsible and be on time for your shift)
CONFIDENTIALITY - (DIPPS, respecting and guarding private info)
Types of work places - ANS- acute care
- long term care
- dementia care
- palliative care
