Qualities of Health Assistants

Qualities of Health Assistants

Desirable Traits for health assistants to have:correct answerpositive attitude, interacting appropriately,
following rules, solving problems, managing stress effectively



Aspects of a Positive attitudecorrect answerflexible, honesty, responsibility, commitment, enthusiasm



Aspects of Interacting Appropriatelycorrect answercourtesy, respect, diversity, sensitivity to boundaries,
empathy



Examples of following the rulescorrect answerattendance, dress, lines of authority, scope of practice,
general rules, guidelines, and standards



Problem Solvingcorrect answerinvolves more than just one person, compromise may be needed, scope
of practice



Good Communicatorcorrect answerknows when to speak and when to listen, straightforward,
understandable, and accurate



Good Verbal Communicationcorrect answerestablish rapport, obtain information from patient, confirm
understanding, relay information to other healthcare workers, give instruction to patients



Patients of other culturescorrect answeravoid stereotyping and generalization, cultural differences,
language barrier



Vision Impairmentcorrect answer-Make sure glasses are clean

-Knock on the door and identify before entering room