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Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
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Personal Appearance Objectives: Explain how diet, rest, exercise,
good posture, and avoiding usage of tobacco and drugs contribute to good health.
Demonstrate the standards of a professional appearance as they apply to uniforms, clothing, shoes, nails, hair, jewelry, and make-up.
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Personal Appearance Show confidence & positive
self-image. Impressions are based on
appearance within 20 seconds to 4 minutes.
Health Care Workers should create a positive impressions.
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Good Health Promoting health and
preventing disease(s). Health Care Workers should
present a healthy appearance.
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Diet 1st factor of good health. Nutritious well-balanced
meals. Provides calories, minerals,
and vitamins for optimum health.
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5- Major Food Groups Milk Meat, Fish and Poultry Vegetables Fruits Bread and Cereals Fats, Oil and Sweets
(sparingly)
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Rest 2nd factor of good health. 6-8 hours of uninterrupted
rest & sleep every night. Sleep varies from one
person to another. Rejuvenates the body &
mind.
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Exercise 3rd factor of good health. Maintains circulation and
improves muscle tone. Increase mental attitude. Contributes to restful sleep.
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Good Posture 4th factor of good health. Prevents fatigue and puts less
stress on the muscles. Stand straight with stomach
muscles pulled in, shoulders relaxed, & weight balance on both feet.
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Tobacco and Drugs 5th factor of good health. Usage can seriously affect
the body and good health. Avoiding usage prevents
damage to the body.
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Tobacco Affects the following systems:
Circulation, Digestive, and Respiratory.
Smoking is offensive to many individuals.
Most facilities are “smoke-free.”
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Alcohol and Drugs Impairs mental functioning. Decreases ability to make
decisions. Affects the Digestive and
Central Nervous Systems. Negatives-DWI; loss of job
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Uniforms Required dress code or policy.
(colored code scrubs/uniforms) Before purchasing attire find out
the dress code or policy. Neat, properly fitting, clean and
wrinkle free. White or neutral undergarments
under white uniforms
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Clothing Worn in place of uniforms. Clean, neat, properly fitting
and in good condition. Clothing should match your
health career.
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Name Badge Required by federal law. Photo ID states name, title,
department or job location.(Angelia Washington, Teacher,
Onslow County Schools).
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Shoes Requirement: professional
closed toe white shoes. Properly fitting-provides good
support for feet, back, and to prevent fatigue.
Low heels prevents accidents and fatigue.
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Shoes (cont) Clean daily and replace
shoelaces frequently. Wear white socks; white or
beige hose/stockings. Avoid wearing colored or
patterned hose/stockings.
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Personal Hygiene Control body odor-daily
baths/showers. Use deodorant or
antiperspirant Good oral hygiene. Close contact with your clients.
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Personal Hygiene (cont) Avoid strong Offensive Odors
such as: Tobacco (smoking in uniforms). After-shave lotions, perfumes,
scented hairspray. Allergic Reactions-can be
triggered by certain scents.
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Nails Kept short, trimmed and
clean. Germs are transmitted when
dirt collects under the nails. Wear clear or French
manicured nail polish.
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Nails (cont) Use hand cream or lotion to
prevent chapping/dryness caused by frequent handwashing.
Avoid color nail polish-conceals dirt under nails.
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Nails (cont) Long nails can injured/scratch
a client causing an infection. Long nails can puncture
gloves. NO ACRYLIC NAILS ALLOWED!
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Hair Clean, neat and styled
professionally. Avoid fancy or extreme
styles and hair ornaments. Avoid bold hair colors
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Hair (cont) Long hair-off collar. Pinned back and up. Prevents hair from falling in
client’s face and food. Prevents patients from
grabbing one’s hair.
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Jewelry Usually not permitted. Can cause injury and
transmit germs to clients. Diamond Wedding ring-can
scratch clients.
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Jewelry (cont) Exceptions: watch, wedding
band, and one pair of small studded pierced earrings.
Avoid dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets.
No visible body piercing/jewelry
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Makeup Create a natural
appearance and attractiveness.
Avoid excessive makeup and colors.
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Career Presentation Dress Dress-Up Day-Students will be
assigned to dress appropriately for different health care careers and demonstrate (model) the appearance to the class.