Healthcare assistant works together in a team with registered nurses and/or therapists within the occupational fields of nursing, care and maintenance of people of all age groups in all diverse acute care settings as well as in primary care environments. He/she sets up, prepares, checks, and cleans materials, tools, treatment areas and equipment for care and therapy of patients. He/she may transfer patients to and from treatment areas, or perform other tasks, under the instructions or care plans of a nurse and/or therapist. He/she can be employed in both healthcare and social service settings.