Health Science Chapter 4 Professional Qualities of HC worker

Health Science Chapter 4 Professional Qualities of HC worker

by veronica johnson

​Personal Characteristics

Many personal/professional characteristic and attitudes are require in health care careers. As a health care worker, you should make every effort to develop the following characteristics and attitudes and to incorporated them into your personality:

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​Empathy, Honesty, Dependability, Willingness to learn, Patience, Acceptance of criticism, Enthusiasm, Self-motivation, Tact, Competence, Responsibility, Discretion, Professionalism, Team player

​Empathy

​Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives.

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​To be successful, you must be sincerely interested in working with people.

​Honesty

​Truthfulness and integrity are important in any health care field. Others must be able to trust you at all times. You must be willing to admit mistakes so the can be corrected

​Dependablity

​Employers and patients rely on you