Ahec Vocabulary
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- Empathy
- identify with and understand another person's feelings or situation; important to have sincere interest in people of all ages/ types; communication essential.
- Honesty
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truthfulness/integrity;
willing to admit mistakes. - Dependability
- accept responsibility; prompt to report to work; good attendance
- Willingness to learn
- learn/adapt to changes due to new techniques or procedures; may require additional education
- Patience
- tolerant/ understanding; control temper; deal with frustration
- Acceptance of criticism
- learn from criticism; use to improve work
- Enthusiasm
- positive attitude; encourages all to do best possible job
- Self-motivation
- begin task and follow through to end; do not need constant direction/ supervision
- Tact
- sad/ do kindest thing in midst of difficult situation; not judge feelings of others; consideration; requires practice
- Competence
- capable of performing assigned task; follow instructions; accept help if needed
- Responsibility
- willing to be held accountable for actions; can be relied on
- Discretion
- using good judgement in dealing with confidential information; ensure patient;s rights are not violated (hippa_
- Team player
- learn to work with others; all must do part in order to provide quality care;
- Diet
- Well balance meals with nutritious foods; should inculde foods from five major food groups eaten daily
- Rest
- Adequated rest provide energy and ability to deal with stress; amount of sleep required varies with each individual