Roles and duties of the nursing auxiliary
Care assistants are health professionals who provide day-to-day care for patients at all stages of their lives. They carry out important work in hospital care units, clinics and medical centres, as well as in establishments or homes for the elderly. The roles and responsibilities of care assistants are manifold and include:
Ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients by helping them make decisions about their treatment, diet and other needs.
Observing and reporting any changes in patients' behaviour or well-being to doctors and nurses.
Assisting doctors and nurses with daily tasks such as administering medication, cleaning wounds and taking vital signs.
Participating in the development and implementation of specific patient care programmes.
Encourage and support patients and their families by providing additional information and services, such as advice on diet and exercise.
Helping to educate patients and families about health and treatment issues and their general health.
Working closely with the medical team to provide comprehensive care and management for patients.
Assisting patients' families and friends in caring for them and finding solutions to their medical problems.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients' health information and comply with the policies and procedures of healthcare establishments.
Healthcare assistants play an important role in the care and support of patients and their families.
Salary and career development of a healthcare assistant
The salary of a healthcare assistant is an important subject and deserves to be discussed in greater depth. In France, healthcare assistants (AS/AS) are among the most essential professions. Not only are they responsible for the health and well-being of patients, but they are also responsible for ensuring that care is provided in an appropriate and safe manner. The gross annual salary of Aides-soignantes and Aides-soignants in France can vary depending on years of experience:
0 to 2 years: around €23,000
2 to 5 years: around €25,000
5 to 10 years: around €27,000
10 to 15 years: around €29,000
Over 15 years: approx. €32,000
A nursing auxiliary can also consider different professions to develop their career. Here are a few possible examples:
Nurse
Midwife
Specialist educator
Psychologist
Medical laboratory technician.
