Care workers provide practical, social and emotional assistance for a wide range of vulnerable people.
Caring as a skill is a broad area and includes many different activities. Professionals should understand the needs of their clients. They provide care and rehabilitation for people of all ages, in a wide variety of situations. This can include nutrition advice and general monitoring.
An understanding of a wide range of regulations and guidelines around health and safety, ethics, equality and the environment is essential in this area. Care workers must also work with a wide range of other professionals, such as doctors, nurses, local community groups and the police.
Fast Facts
There are more than 280,000 health care assistants in the NHS in England.
Source: Royal College of Nursing
Health care assistants spend 60 per cent of their time on direct patient care.
Source: Royal College of Nursing
Featured Competitor
Pei Fen Poh
Nation: Singapore
Competition: 2007
Skill: Caring
Would you encourage others to take part in this competition?
Definitely.This is a once in life-time experience that should not be missed. I was exposed to the culture and different work styles in the various countries. It was great!
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Results
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 Silver Medal |
 Bronze Medal |
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