Qualities and Characteristics of a Health Care Worker

Qualities and Characteristics of the Healthcare Worker Cheerful Enthusiastic Responsible Considerate Courteous Cooperative

Qualities and Characteristics of the Healthcare Worker Dependable Empathetic Honest Patient Respectful Trustworthy

Qualities and Characteristics of the Healthcare Worker Willing to learn Tactful Competent Committed to job Punctual Self-aware

Personal Health and Hygiene

Factors That Promote Good Health Rest and sleep Diet Exercise Good posture and body mechanics Eye examinations Dental care No use of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes

Personal Hygiene Practices Taking a daily bath or shower Using deodorants/antiperspirants Do not use products having odors that might be offensive Brushing teeth and using mouthwash Keeping hair clean and neatly styled Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails

Professional Dress Practices Shoes clean and comfortable Uniform clean, pressed Make-up worn in moderation Name tag or photo ID tag worn Jewelry limited to watch and wedding ring

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