HCA 102
health - ✅✅ -A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity has gained widespread acceptance
Holism - ✅✅ -pertains to the whole person (associated with health - refers to the
notion that health is a multi-dimensional concept)
wellness - ✅✅-a lifelong, ongoing process to become the best one can be in all
areas of life
physical health - ✅✅
-physical activity, physical self-care, sleep and rest, nutrition,
weight management and avoiding/limiting exposure
emotional health - ✅✅-related to feelings, self-concept and self-esteem
Intellectual health - ✅✅-Refers to the ability to think clearly, solve problems,
process information and make informed decisions
Left brain - ✅✅-- Book smart
- logical
- analyser
- speech
- reasoning
- numbers
Right brain - ✅✅ -- Images
- looks at whole pictures
- emotional
- synthesizer
- visual centre
- imagination
Social health - ✅✅-Refers to the ability to effectively interact with others in a variety
of circumstances
communication - ✅✅ -Skills allow us to listen effectively to others and to express
our own idea (allows us to connect with others in a meaningful way)
cooperation - ✅✅
-working together for the good of everyone (good team players
have an open mind and are willing to carry part of the load)
compromise - ✅✅-A willingness to give up something in order to reach a solution
that everyone accepts (critical thinking of a group function)
, social behaviours - ✅✅-A 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 - ✅✅-A limit or an edge that keeps things separated or apart
from each other
spiritual health - ✅✅-Relates to an individual's belief system and sense of purpose
in life
health care in Canada - ✅✅-- universal
- comprehensive
- portable
-accessible
- publicly administered
Team members you will work with - ✅✅-- 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 - ✅✅-a worker under a self governing organization
Unregulated Worker - ✅✅-a worker under a supervisor, client, employer, or family
Health care day - ✅✅-OCTOBER 18
Role of healthcare assistant - ✅✅-- personal care
- support for nurses and other HCAs
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping/home management
scope of practice - ✅✅
-to only perform tasks or carry out activities for which you
have the appropriate education, training and level of competence
Profesionalism - ✅✅-POSITIVE 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)
health - ✅✅ -A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity has gained widespread acceptance
Holism - ✅✅ -pertains to the whole person (associated with health - refers to the
notion that health is a multi-dimensional concept)
wellness - ✅✅-a lifelong, ongoing process to become the best one can be in all
areas of life
physical health - ✅✅
-physical activity, physical self-care, sleep and rest, nutrition,
weight management and avoiding/limiting exposure
emotional health - ✅✅-related to feelings, self-concept and self-esteem
Intellectual health - ✅✅-Refers to the ability to think clearly, solve problems,
process information and make informed decisions
Left brain - ✅✅-- Book smart
- logical
- analyser
- speech
- reasoning
- numbers
Right brain - ✅✅ -- Images
- looks at whole pictures
- emotional
- synthesizer
- visual centre
- imagination
Social health - ✅✅-Refers to the ability to effectively interact with others in a variety
of circumstances
communication - ✅✅ -Skills allow us to listen effectively to others and to express
our own idea (allows us to connect with others in a meaningful way)
cooperation - ✅✅
-working together for the good of everyone (good team players
have an open mind and are willing to carry part of the load)
compromise - ✅✅-A willingness to give up something in order to reach a solution
that everyone accepts (critical thinking of a group function)
, social behaviours - ✅✅-A 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 - ✅✅-A limit or an edge that keeps things separated or apart
from each other
spiritual health - ✅✅-Relates to an individual's belief system and sense of purpose
in life
health care in Canada - ✅✅-- universal
- comprehensive
- portable
-accessible
- publicly administered
Team members you will work with - ✅✅-- 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 - ✅✅-a worker under a self governing organization
Unregulated Worker - ✅✅-a worker under a supervisor, client, employer, or family
Health care day - ✅✅-OCTOBER 18
Role of healthcare assistant - ✅✅-- personal care
- support for nurses and other HCAs
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping/home management
scope of practice - ✅✅
-to only perform tasks or carry out activities for which you
have the appropriate education, training and level of competence
Profesionalism - ✅✅-POSITIVE 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)
