Hierarchy view
maternity support worker
Description
Code
3222.1
Description
Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Alternative Labels
assistant to midwife
maternity care assistant
maternity healthcare assistant
maternity support employee
maternity support worker
midwife assistant
midwife care assistant
midwifery assistant
midwifery care assistant
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released