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Personal Qualities
Midterm
Term | Definition |
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Acceptance of criticism | Willing to accept criticism and learn from it to improve your work |
Competence | Being qualified and capable of performing a task. Follow instructions, use approved procedure and strive for accuracy |
Dependability | Being prompt in reporting to work, maintain a good attendance record. Perform assigned tasks on time and accurately |
Empathy | Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives |
Discretion | Keeping confidential information secret. Being discreet and ensure that the patient's rights aren't violated |
Enthusiasm | Enjoy work and display a positive attitude. Concentrating on the positive points and encouraging others |
Honesty | Truthfulness and integrity. Others must be able to trust you. Must be willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected |
Patience | Being tolerant and understanding. Control temper in difficult situations. Deal with frustration and overcome obstacles. |
Personal Hygiene | Health care workers work in close contact areas. Bathe daily, brush hair and teeth, use deodorant. Avoid perfumes and heavy colognes |
Responsibility | Being willing to be held accountable for your actions. Doing what you're supposed to be doing |
Self-Motivation | The ability to begin or follow through with a task. Setting goals for yourself and work to reach them. |
Tact | Having the ability to say or do the kindest, most fitting thing in a difficult situation in consideration of others feelings |
Team Player | Learn to work well with others. Each person must do his or her part to accomplish goals faster as a team |
Willingness to learn | To learn and adapt to changes. Learning new techniques or procedures. Be prepared for lifetime learning. |