1. Personal Qualities
OF A HEALTH CARE WORKER

2. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 5 main factors:
Diet- eating well balanced meals and nutritious foods provides the body with the materials needed for optimum health.

3. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Rest- Adequate rest and sleep help provide energy and the ability to deal with stress

4. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Exercise:
Exercise- Maintains circulation and improves muscle tone.

5. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Good Posture- Good posture helps prevent fatigue and puts less stress on the muscles.

6. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Avoid use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs- The use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can seriously affect good health.

7. Personal Appearance Uniforms: must be kept nice and tidy no wrinkles.
You should always ask your H.C.F what your uniform should look like
White or Neutral undergarments should be worn if your uniform is white.

8. Professional Appearance
Uniform: Uniform should be kept clean and neat, free of wrinkles, and well fitting.

9. shoes Shoes should provide good support and be very comfortable.
Shoes should also be cleaned daily (including the shoe laces).

10. Professional Appearance
Shoes: Any shoes should fit well and provide good support. Shoes should stay clean and in good condition.

11. Clean Personal Hygiene
Daily showers or baths should be taken to prevent body odors.
Antiperspirant should be worn at all times.
Clean

12. NAILS Nails must be short, trimmed, shaped, and clean.
unwanted
Nails must be short, trimmed, shaped, and clean.
NO COLOR (use lotion, or hand cream to keep hands from getting chapped.)

13. Professional Appearance
Hair and Makeup: Hair should be kept clean and neat. Long hair must be pinned back and kept off the collar. The purpose of makeup is to enhance your natural appearance.

14. First Impression
In the first 20 seconds to 4 minutes people form an impression about another person based mainly on appearance. That is why it is important to present a professional appearance.

15. Personal Characteristics
Empathy Honesty Patience Willingness to Learn Enthusiasm Dependability Acceptance of Criticism

16. Personal Characteristics
Self-Motivation Tact Competence Responsibility Discretion Team Player

17. Team Work
By working together, a team can accomplish goals much faster than an individual.

18. Keeping Winter Warm
Keeping Winter Warm was a service – learning project sponsored by HOSA( Health Occupations Students Of America). HOSA donated socks, gloves, hats, and canned food to our local needy families.