Working as a Professional
This is what we call a person's attitude towards his or her work.
What is work ethic?
This word means that you are able to try and imagine what it would feel like to be in another person's situation.
What is empathy?
You can find job openings in these places.
Phone directions such as the yellow pages
Internet websites for job seeking
School's job placement service
Bulletin boards where you have clinicals
Friends & collleagues
Mrs. Kindred :)
What is a job application?
This is a form that employers use to obtain basic information about you, such as which position you are applying for, how you can be reached, and what shifts you can work.
What is an interview?
A meeting between an employer and a potential employee during which information is exchanged regarding the organization, the job, and the potential employee's qualifications for the job.
What is a person who has credentials, obtained through education & training, that enable him/her to become licensed or certified to practice a certain profession? Otherwise known as a person who demonstrates a professional attitude
What is a professional?
This word means that others can count on you to come to work every day as scheduled and to remain there during your entire shift.
What is reliability?
This is a brief document that gives a possible employer general information about a job candidate's education and work experience.
What is a resume?
True/False: The job application is not a legal document.
False. Your signature at the bottom indicates that all the information is true and accurate. An employer who finds out that you lied about any information on the application form has grounds to fire you without notice.
Name 3 questions you might want to ask the interviewer.
"May I see the unit where I will be working and meet the person who will be supervising me?"
"How many nursing assistants staff each unit?"
"When would I be eligible for a performance evaluation, & what are the standards I will be evaluated against?" ETC
This is what we can an attitude.
What is the side of ourselves that we display to the world, communicating outwardly how we feel about things?
If you accept responsibility for your actions and the result of those actions, you are said to have this.
What is accountability?
This is a list of 3-4 people who would be willing to talk to a potential employer about a job candidate's abilities.
What is a reference list?
True/False: It does not matter what color ink you use in filling out your job application.
False: You should always fill out your job application in blue or black ink.
Name 5 questions that an interviewer might want to ask you.
"Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to become a nursing assistant?"
"What part of your last job did you like the most? The least?"
"Why are you leaving your current job?"
"What are you looking for in a manager?"
"How do you set priorities?"
ETC
There are 9 qualities that contribute to a strong work ethic. What are they?
Honesty, Cooperativeness, Empathy, Professional attitude, Punctuality, Reliability, Accountability, Conscientiousness, Courtesy & Respectfulness
These are the guidelines for staying physically healthy.
Get plenty of sleep. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take recreational drugs. Have a routine physical exam.
This is a written way of introducing yourself to a potential employer and is usually accompanied by a resume.
What is a cover letter?
This is the manner in which you should dress if you need to go in person to complete the job application.
What is appropriate? AKA Neat, clean, & professional
True/False: It is ok to address the interviewer by his or her first name is she is the same age as you.
False. Do not do this unless the person asks you to do so first. Otherwise it's Miss, Mister, Mrs. etc.
List the guidelines for a professional appearance for this class.
Style your hair neatly, away from your face.
Keep nails short & clean, no polish, no artificial nails
Jewelry: 1 set of ear studs & a watch only
Natural, light, tasteful makeup or no makeup at all
No perfume. Neat, clean scrubs daily. Hide the tattoos. Practice good personal hygiene & grooming.
These are the guidelines for staying emotionally healthy.
Schedule time for yourself.
Utilize counseling services or confide in clergy when you need help.
When things get heated at work, take a physical and emotional break.
Ask to be assigned to work different areas or to different patients occasionally.
What kinds of things should you consider to find a job that best fits your personality, lifestyle, and interests?
1. How will I get to work??
2. Do I like to work by myself or with a lot of supervision?
3. What kinds of patients/residents do I want to care for?
4. Do I prefer day/evening/night shift?
5. Do I have a child or other person for whom I am responsible for?
True/False: If you have not heard back from a potential employer in one week's time, it is appropriate to call and ask about the status of your application.
True! A follow-up phone call shows a potential employer that you have initiative and are interested in the job.
When someone calls you with a job offer and you need more time, what should you do?
2. Politely request an additional day or two to decide.
3. Call them back within that time frame and let them know of your decision.