1. Slide 1 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Textbook For Nursing Assistants Chapter 3 - Professionalism and Job-Seeking Skills

2. Slide 2 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. What Is A Professional?

3. Slide 3 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. A person with much experience and great skill in a specified role A person engaged in a specific occupation for pay or as a means of livelihood A person who has credentials, obtained through education and training Professional

4. Slide 4 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Having a professional attitude Possessing a positive attitude Committed to doing your best Professionalism

5. Slide 5 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Job-Seeking Skills

6. Slide 6 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Points to consider before taking a job: The type of facility you want to work at Limitations on the hours or shifts you are available to work The availability of reliable transportation to get to work Some of your personality strengths Job-Seeking Skills

7. Slide 7 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Résumé: Name, address, telephone number Short objective History of education Employment history Cover letter Reference List Documentation

8. Slide 8 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Make a list of questions you would like answers to Dress for the interview should be neat and professional Write a short thank-you note within 1 day of the interview The Interview…

9. Slide 9 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Work Ethic

10. Slide 10 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Your attitude toward your work Remember that a strong work ethic is what separates an average employee from a great employee What is a Work Ethic?

11. Slide 11 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Punctuality Reliability Accountability Conscientiousness Courtesy and respectfulness Honesty Cooperativeness Empathy Characteristics

12. Slide 12 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Personal Health and Hygiene

13. Slide 13 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Physical health Get enough sleep Eat well-balanced meals Exercise regularly Do not smoke Avoid drugs and limit alcohol intake Have a routine physical examination Maintaining Your Health

14. Slide 14 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Emotional health Prevent emotional “burn out” Keep your emotions in check Personal hygiene and appearance Prevent the spread of infection Maintain a professional appearance Maintaining Your Health

15. Slide 15 Copyright © 2005. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. End of Presentation