Employability Skills Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills 4.21 Apply employability skills in healthcare.

Effective Relationships Employability Skills Skills necessary for getting and keeping a job Employers look for people that will “fit in” Employability skills are vital to workplace success Workplace Skills Applied Knowledge Effective Relationships Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills What are your goals? Select a profession Get the proper education and training Earn the required credentials Get a job Keep the job In order to “keep the job” you need to have a good work ethic or employability skills Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Employability Skills Training…. Starts now Whether you work at a part time job, clinical rotation, or shadowing You must begin now to practice and perfect good employability skills Your future depends on it! Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Observe the Chain of Command Know to whom you report Follow the proper processes for reporting information, voicing concerns, and respecting others Can you give an example of a chain of command? Director of Nursing Charge Nurse Staff Nurse Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Use Correct Grammar at All Times Patients will judge your ability by how you speak Use of slang and poor grammar implies a lack of education This includes written communication Your bowels ain’t soundin’ too good. Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Decision Making Gather the facts before you come to a decision Don’t jump to conclusions Don’t react – THINK! Healthcare professionals use good judgment when processing information Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Be Flexible The healthcare environment is constantly changing. You need to be willing to do what needs to be done that is in the best interest of your patients. What is your flexibility quotient? On a scale of 1 (inflexible) to 5 (very flexible) Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Initiative To act or take charge to resolve a problem or improve a situation Do the things that need to be done to provide excellent patient care and client service Be sensitive to the fears and personal feelings of your clients Go out of your way to empathize, respect client privacy, and make them feel comfortable Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Act with Integrity Healthcare workers hold themselves to a higher standard Always tell the truth Maintain confidentiality Do it the right way and not the easy way Do the right thing in difficult circumstances Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Demonstrate Loyalty Respect your organization Never complain about your work, supervisor or facility Never discuss your personal problems with your patients Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Promote a Positive Attitude Focus on the positive parts of your job Your attitude is contagious - it affects your co-workers Positive energy means you are alert, focused, and figuring out how to make things work Have you ever worked with someone who has “negative energy?” What was that like? Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Professional Characteristics Acceptance of criticism Competence Dependability Discretion Empathy Enthusiasm Honesty Initiative Patience Responsibility Self-motivation Tact Team player Willingness to learn Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Be Prepared to Work When You Arrive at Work Follow the rules and policies of your facility Give the employer a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay Have you ever seen an employee abuse their work situation? How? Teacher Notes: This slide is asking students to share examples of employees who are not doing the work they are paid to do. Examples might include: Socializing Making personal calls Talking about personal or family problems Bringing their children to work Shopping on the Internet Playing games on the computer Doing sloppy work Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Report to Work on Time and When Scheduled Late or absent healthcare workers can negatively affect patient care. Most employers consider attendance to be VERY important! Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Accept Responsibility for Your Actions Take credit for the good things you do Take responsibility for your mistakes Report any mistake to your supervisor Make an effort to correct your error, and to prevent it from happening again Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Know and Follow the Scope of Practice Know what procedures and actions you are legally permitted to do Do the things you are supposed to do to the best of your ability Do NOT do things you are not licensed or trained to do Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Practice Teamwork Healthcare involves a “team” of different professionals When someone is in a car accident and sustains a severe laceration, how many different members of the healthcare team would be involved in the victim’s care? Why would “teamwork” be needed to care for the victim? Teacher Notes; Students should be able to identify a number of different health professions involved in the victim’s care, both in first response and transport (EMS, dispatcher, etc.) to the Emergency Room. Students should also be able to suggest reasons for teamwork, beginning with the fact that is takes two people to lift the stretcher into the ambulance. Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Be Willing to Learn Health care is always changing Health care workers must adapt to change Show your willingness to learn: Participate in staff development Take courses Attend special meetings and seminars Read professional journals Ask questions Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills Care About Others Healthcare is a “caring” profession Caring about your patients is as important as caring for your patients Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills

Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills 4.21 Apply employability skills in healthcare. Q & A Review Foundation Standard 4: 4.2 Employability Skills