Employability Skills and Personality Traits

Select the answers that explain why you MUST use correct grammar at all times:

• Patients prefer it when you use slang

• Even written communication that is improper can express a lack of education/ polish

• Patients will make judgments about you by how you speak

• Slang and poor grammar use imply lack of education

Reporting to work when scheduled is important because: (mark all that apply)

• Late or absent healthcare workers can negatively affect patient care.

• Most employers consider attendance to be VERY important!

• ALWAYS communicate with management if you will be late or absent.

• It's OK to show up late, as long as you have a good excuse

In order to "keep the job", you MUST : (all that apply)

• Display a good work ethic

• Possess employability Skills

• Be concerned only with yourself, not the team

• Keep primarily to yourself, your attitude doesn't matter

In order to give the employer a fair day's work for a fair day's pay, you should:

• Be prepared when you arrive at work

• Use correct grammar at all times

• Be willing tolearn

• Act with integrity

Mark the answer that is an example of how NOT to promote a positive attitude and energy

• Focus on the positvie

• Realize that your attitude affects others

• Remain alert and focused

• "Jump" the chain of command when you don't like what's going on

Which of the following are ways to learn new information and skills?

• Participate in staff development

• Keep practicing only the skills that got you the job

• Read professional journals

• Take courses

Which is as important as caring for your patients?

• Caring about your patients

• Knowing the chain of command

• Being flexible

• Using proper grammar

Which is considered being flexible?

• Being willing do what needs to be done, even if it wasn't what you had planned on

• Wearing the proper uniform every day

• Following rules closely

• Choosing goals, and attaining them

What should you do before coming to a decision?

• Panic a little bit

• Go with your gut

• Jump to conclusions

• Gather as many facts as you can

Which of the following describe ways to show integrity?

• Hold yourself to a higher standard

• Always tell the truth

• Maintain confidentiality

• Do the right thing in difficult circumstances

• All of these answers