1. What made you decide to become a Caregiver/PCA/LNA/Nurse?
A friend asked if I wanted to be a PCA for her brother.
2. What does professionalism mean to you?
Being professional is to be respectful, follow policies and procedures.
3. What does preparation mean to you in regards to your work day?
Knowing your schedule, being on time and having the tools for anything you may need to do.
4. What does framework mean to you in the caregiver arena?
Teamwork and communication.
Purpose:
5. How are you meeting the needs of others as a Caregiver/PCA/LNA/Nurse?
6. Professionalism: How do you take responsibility for you?
Being respectful and following policies and procedures.
Attitude:
Mood:
Motivation:
Job knowledge:
Compassion:
7. Preparation: How do you reduce risk to yourself and your client?
Follow procedures and policies.
8. What does proper attire mean to you?
Appropriate clothing to perform the task required.
9. What does proper mobility mean to you?
Movement.
10. What precautions do you take?
Safety measures and preventatives.
11. What observations do you make when working?
Watching and learning.
12. What does self-control mean to you?
Self discipline, keeping your composure.
13. What does it mean to follow a care plan?
Follow procedures and policies.
14. What is proper communication?
Being able to clearly and respectfully communicate with people.
15. How do you maintain a proper environment?
Proper procedures and policies.
16. How do you maintain meeting basic needs of your client?
Following the care plan.
17. What does patience mean to you in framework of caregiving?
Being patient with the client.
18. How do you handle the unexpected?
With patience and care.
19. What does proper documentation look like?
Professional.
20. How do you review and improve?
Learning and observing, improve in any areas I can.
