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

3 Qualities and Characteristics of the Healthcare Worker (continued) Dependable Empathetic Honest Patient Respectful Trustworthy

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

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6 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

7 Personal Hygiene Practices Taking a daily bath or shower Using deodorants/antiperspirants Do not use products having odors that might be offensive to residents Brushing teeth and using mouthwash Keeping hair clean and neatly styled

8 Personal Hygiene Practices Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails Jewelry limited to watch and wedding ring Shoes clean and comfortable Uniform clean, pressed

9 Professional Dress Practices Make-up worn in moderation Name tag or photo ID tag worn