Finding a Job
Name three resources a nursing assistant can use to find job openings.
What are the internet, job websites, and classified ads in local newspapers?
Name three ways to present yourself professionally at a job interview.
What are shower or bathe, dress neatly, and arrive 10–15 minutes early?
What is a job description?
What is an agreement between employer and employee that states responsibilities, tasks, required skills, and salary?
What is the first thing to do when a workplace conflict arises?
What is plan to discuss it at the right time and place?
How many hours of initial training does OBRA require for nursing assistants?
What is 75 hours?
What is a stressor?
What is something that causes stress?
What important documents should you bring to a job fair or interview?
What are identification (like a driver’s license), proof of legal ability to work, credentials, and letters of reference?
What should you do with your phone during a job interview?
What is turn it off?
True or False: A job description is just an advertisement for a job opening.
What is False?
Why is it important not to interrupt or get emotional when resolving conflict?
What is because it keeps the focus on the issue and helps reach a solution?
What must nursing assistants do after completing training to become certified?
What is pass a competency evaluation or certification exam?
Name three healthy ways to manage stress.
What are eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep?
List four sections that should be included on a résumé.
What are contact details, educational experience, work experience, and special skills?
How should you behave during an interview to make a good impression?
What is introduce yourself, answer questions clearly, make eye contact, and avoid slang expressions?
Name two ways a job description protects both the employee and employer.
What is it prevents changes in duties without notification and can be used if legal issues arise?
What is the difference between hostile and constructive criticism?
What is hostile criticism is angry and negative, while constructive criticism is meant to help you improve?
True or False: Every state must keep a registry of nursing assistants.
What is True?
True or False: It is unprofessional to ask for help managing stress.
What is False?
What information will you likely need to provide on a job application?
What are your address, phone number, birth date, training school, previous employers, salary info, references, and availability?
What should you do after an interview to show professionalism?
What is write a follow-up email or thank-you letter?
What are three key steps to managing time well as a nursing assistant?
What are plan ahead, prioritize, and make a schedule?
What is an appropriate response to constructive criticism?
What is ask for details, ask for suggestions, apologize, and move on?
How many hours of continuing education are required each year for nursing assistants?
What is 12 hours?
Why should nursing assistants not discuss their stress with residents or residents’ families?
What is because it is unprofessional and may make residents uncomfortable?
Why is honesty important when filling out job applications, even if you have a criminal record?
What is because lying may be considered fraud and can disqualify you from employment, while honesty is required and not all convictions disqualify you?
Why is it important not to bring friends or children to a job interview?
What is because it is unprofessional and can distract from making a good impression?
When should a nursing assistant ask for help during a shift?
What is when a task is beyond their scope or when help is needed for tasks like repositioning residents?
How much notice should you give before leaving a job?
What is at least two weeks’ written notice?
What information is included in the state nursing assistant registry?
What is training info, exam results, and any findings of abuse, neglect, or theft?
Name two possible problems that can result from not managing stress.
What are poor relationships with coworkers and feeling work-related burnout?