Across
- 2. Service, Healthcare or support services provided in a community setting, such as home care, rather than in a hospital.
- 4. Care Facility, A residential facility providing 24-hour care and support for people with chronic illness or disability.
- 5. Worker, An unregulated care provider who assists clients with daily living tasks under the supervision of regulated health professionals.
- 8. More complex daily tasks such as handling finances, preparing meals, and managing medications that support independent living.
- 9. of Practice, The duties and responsibilities legally permitted for a healthcare worker based on their training and qualifications, to ensure safe care delivery.
- 11. Care, Short-term treatment provided for severe or urgent health conditions, typically in a hospital.
- 13. Promotion, Strategies and activities aimed at improving overall health and preventing illness before it occurs.
- 14. Prevention, Efforts taken to reduce the risk of developing disease, including programs like immunizations and screenings.
- 16. The ethical and legal duty to protect a client’s private health information and not share it without consent.
- 17. Canada’s publicly funded national health insurance program that provides healthcare to all eligible residents.
Down
- 1. A person who lives in and receives care in a long-term care facility.
- 2. A person who receives services or care in a community or home care setting.
- 3. Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and a positive attitude in the workplace.
- 6. Temporary care services provided to give family caregivers a break from their caregiving duties.
- 7. Care Team, A group of professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support workers, who collaborate to provide quality care to clients.
- 10. Care, Specialized care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress for individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses.
- 11. Basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility that individuals perform daily to live independently.
- 12. Care, Assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing, typically provided to individuals who are unable to perform these tasks independently.
- 15. An acronym standing for Dignity, Independence, Individualized care, Preferences, Privacy, and Safety—core values guiding client care.
- 16. Thinking, The ability to think clearly and logically using reason and reflection to make informed decisions in the care setting.