Skills checklist
Obviously you will consider only the relevant areas when considering these ideals.
- Does the applicant have –
• A verifiable track record of providing personal care including bathing assistance, grooming, oral care and feeding support of those who may need it.
• Ability to take and record vital signs – blood pressure, temperature, respiration and pulse.
• Able to turn and reposition people to prevent skin breakdown.
• Recognize and observe peoples’ physical and emotional conditions.
• Skilled in performing light housekeeping, preparing meals, changing linen and making up the bed.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with people including fellow workers.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the supported persons needs and strive to fulfil them.
• Compassionate nature and positive attitude.
• Able to work well under stress.
• Excellence in oral and written communication.
• Exceptional skills in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Strong record keeping skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking in emergency situations.
• Ability to staying calm in difficult situations.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Excellent time and household management skills.
• Ability to work calmly in difficult situations.
• Computer skills: MS Word and MS Excel, Internet use and researching, Email use.
• Current Driver’s license for the appropriate state.
- Could the applicant –
• Determined a persons condition/s by studying their files and developed plans to assist or will they need training and directives.
• Provided support in maintaining personal hygiene by helping with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Ascertained if home spaces are kept clean and sanitized with a view to keep diseases at bay.
• Prepare healthy and suitable food items, according to individual health and nutrition needs and helped if required to partake their meals.
• Provided emotional support by listening to grievances and provided counseling and support.
How proficient is the applicant in providing personal and practical support to people with a wide range of illnesses and or disabilities.
• Are they familiar with providing assistance with mobility, incontinence and hygiene management.
• Can they support mental and physical activities by engaging people in conversation and encouraging them to participate in recreational activities.
• How qualified are they in providing support and education to people and families regarding home care and assistance.
Really it is about what is most important individually.
Below are some more formal statements that may be used when more specific needs are involved, and can be modified for interview questions relating to support worker positions, and a check list of potential qualities you maybe looking for.
- How well versed in developing effective relationships with people, in order to anticipate and fulfil their personal and developmental needs are you.
- Tell me how you have done this in a previous situation.
- What do you feel is compassionate assistance to support the capacity of a dignified life. How would you respond to …
- How able to utilize critical thinking abilities and follow emergency management procedures when required are you, how would you deal with…
- Where does you empathy for working with people who have trouble living dignified lives on a daily basis come from
- What does punctual mean to you, what would you see are the impacts of being late in this role.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE CHART FOR A QUICK RATING 1-10.
10 is highly skilled
| – Personal Care Assistance | – Recreational Support | – Counseling |
| – Special Aids Support | – Personal Safety | – Speech/Language Therapy |
| – Adult Life Enrichment | – Household Tasks Assistance | – Behavior Monitoring |