HEALTHCARE jobs

What is Healthcare and what does it involve?

Healthcare careers involve a wide range of roles and responsibilities related to providing medical care, treatment, and support to patients. The specific duties and responsibilities of healthcare professionals vary depending on their role, education, and training, as well as the setting in which they work.

Some common healthcare careers include:

1. Doctors and Physicians: They diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, prescribe medication, and order and interpret medical tests.
2. Nurses: They provide patient care, including administering medications, assisting with procedures, and monitoring vital signs.
3. Medical Assistants: They work under the supervision of doctors and nurses to provide basic medical care, including taking medical histories, checking vital signs, and preparing patients for exams.
4. Pharmacists: They dispense medications and provide information to patients about their medications.
5. Physical Therapists: They help patients recover from injuries or illnesses and improve their mobility through exercise and other therapies.
6. Occupational Therapists: They help patients recover from injuries or illnesses and improve their ability to perform daily tasks, such as dressing, cooking, and driving.
7. Speech-Language Pathologists: They work with patients to improve their communication skills and ability to swallow.
8. Medical Technologists and Technicians: They perform laboratory tests and analyze the results to help diagnose and treat illnesses.

Most careers in health care require some form of tertiary education. In addition to these clinical roles, there are many other healthcare careers related to management, administration, and support services. Healthcare careers require a range of skills, including strong communication skills, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Have a look in detail at some of the health care roles we have available below: