Personal Care Assistant

If the answer is "yes," ask that the candidate bring a copy of his current certification to the interview. A state certification is evidence that the candidate was specially trained and also demonstrated a level of competency in the treatment for older adults. Aides are taught how to prevent skin breakdown (bed sores) for non-ambulatory patients, change bed linens while the patient is still in the bed and bathe a bedridden individual.

☛ Why do you want a career in Care?

☛ How would you deal with a resident who was aggressive but clearly it is not their fault?

☛ How long does it take you to become annoyed? How do you deal with this?

☛ Name 3 duties you think you will be required to do here?

☛ What do you know about dementia or other illnesses?

☛ What shift patterns are you looking to work?

☛ Why do you think personal care assistants are important?

☛ What did you do for your last client?

☛ Have you worked with children before?

☛ What kind of caregiving tasks do you feel uncomfortable doing?

☛ Do you know how to cook according to special health requirements?

☛ What does discretion mean for a personal care assistant?

☛ What kind of help does an elderly client need?

☛ How would you care for a client who suffers from alzheimer’s disease?

☛ What would be your approach towards clients with memory problems/depression/etc.?

☛ What would be your reaction if you found out a colleague behaved badly towards a client?

☛ If a client had a heart attack, what would you do?

☛ Tell me about a time a client expressed their gratitude for your companionship

☛ Describe a time you had a client that was very difficult. How did you handle them?

☛ Recall a time you were saddened by your client’s condition. What did you do?

☛ Tell me about a time you had to provide CPR to a client

☛ Give me an example of a conflict you had on the job. How did you resolve it?

The best thing you can do to begin to answer this question is to go online and research the job description of a care worker in the specific role. The potential employer will be looking to see whether you understand the job expectations. If you do the research you will be well prepared to pass the first test. When researching the role of a care worker you should find resources which explain the role specific to the country in which you will be working.

This is intended to show employers you'll work well with other social workers and your management team. It will also allow employers to find out if you have the softer skills and values for social care. The best example will show how you have listened to colleagues and supported them. Highlight positions of responsibility you had and how you supervised others. Preparation is key here so have an example that clearly shows why team working was important and how your skills influenced the positive outcome.

Use this opportunity to go through, step by step, a practical list of some of the things to look for in the situation. Show sensitivity to the context, such as who the person is and where they are, as well as to the signs and symptoms, such as injuries or unusual behavior.

If the answer is "yes," ask that the candidate bring a copy of her current certification to the interview. This important document attests to the candidate’s fitness to perform the tasks required, primary among these is the ability to keep you parent safe. A worker must be able to lift your parent, lift heavy items, and bend and move appropriately. She must be able to support your parent’s weight in the event your parent falls or is injured.

My lack of certain experience but I would love to try to get into different projects or activities that way I can build up my self and be a better person and bring more to the table.

I would continue to do my job as I regulary would and talk to my supervisor and my replacement.

You'll need to adapt this question depending on your loved one's state of mind, but it can cover such things as anger, silence, sadness, moodiness, and memory problems. (Obviously, you'll probably want to ask this particular question without your loved one present.) Laying this out before hiring someone is a win-win for you and job applicants. You can get a sense of how they'll be with your loved one, and they'll get a sense of interpersonal skills required for the job.

The list of crucial character traits includes patience, tact, and poise, with personal and cultural sensitivity. One needs the ability to work long hours, with much walking and some physical tasks. But the most important trait of all is to love people and to have the desire to care for them.

First stop and listen, second don't take it personal, try and discuss the concerns to see what can be worked out.

Give them their space if they need it and just listen to them.

This is a very open question and will show the employer whether the candidate understands the expectations of the job – you need to look up a job description and see what the role involves. It's a good test of whether they've done any research, especially if candidates are coming from a different country where the roles may differ.

A scenario question most frequently asks what you would do in a hypothetical situation. Here, you can demonstrate knowledge of first-aid procedures, and how to stabilise and monitor the situation before and while summoning help, if necessary.

Yes I have given you honest answers to the answers concerning my back ground.

I love to travel and when I do, my plans are made well in advance; holidays-would love to have them off but understanding the business that might not be possible so I would be flexible.