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chara/attitudes hs1
personal chara/professional attitudes 8/30 test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empathy | to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situations, and motives |
| honesty | truthfulness and integrity, being willing to admit mistakes |
| dependability | perform tasks on time and accurately - accept responsibility required in your position |
| willingness to learn | willing to learn and adapt to changes, health care field is in constant change due to technology |
| patience | tolerant and understanding |
| acceptance of criticism | willing to accept criticism and learn from it - allows you to improve your work |
| enthusiasm | enjoying work and displaying a positive attitude, enthusiasm is contagious |
| self motivation | the ability to begin or to follow through with a task, determine things that need to be done and do them without constant direction |
| tactfulness | having the ability to say or do the kindest most fitting thing in a difficult situation, requires constant practice |
| competence | qualified and capable of performing a task |
| responsibility | being willing to be held accountable for actions |
| discretion | always use good judgment in what you say and do, ensure patient confidentiality |
| team player | work well with others to provide patient with quality care, a team can accomplish goals much faster than individual work |