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INFIRMIERA - health care assistant
The persons qualified in this occupation execute care activities and contribute in maintaining an optimal environment for the patient’s physical and psychological status in hospitals or in social and socio-medical institutions.
They ensure the hygiene and an adequate life environment for the assisted person, accompanying the patients in accomplishing daily activities.
They also ensure the hydration and the adequate feeding process of the beneficiaries.
The health care assistants stimulate the beneficiaries to take part in daily activities and they contribute to improving their health and regaining their autonomy. They also help in the medication administration for the assisted persons.
They are responsible for the transportation and accompaniment of the care recipients, respecting the rights and confidentiality regarding the evolution of the beneficiary’s health status.
Types of services existing
The health care assistant can be employed in health facilities (such as hospitals, clinics, Local Health Authority) and social institutions (day care centers, retirement homes, etc.). The healthcare assistant collaborates with professionals especially in the health fields (doctors, nurses, etc.).
The health care assistant works under the responsibility/supervision of a nurse.
Formal requirements to access the position
A basic education level is required, that is, 8 years. In order to hold the qualification a special training is needed. The person must be over 18 years of age.