1. Qualities and Characteristics of a Health Care Worker

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

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

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

5. Personal Health and Hygiene

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 Brushing teeth and using mouthwash Keeping hair clean and neatly styled Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails

8. 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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