Working as a CNA gives many of us
our first taste of working in the medical field
. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It’s okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn.
How do you answer why should I hire you?
- Show that you have skills and experience to do the job and deliver great results. …
- Highlight that you’ll fit in and be a great addition to the team. …
- Describe how hiring you will make their life easier and help them achieve more.
Why do you want to work as a nurse assistant?
Because of the personal nature of the job, a nursing assistant career is
rewarding for compassionate individuals
who enjoy caring for people. The job may be demanding, but the satisfaction from helping patients feel comfortable and loved can also be very emotionally rewarding.
What are your weaknesses?
- Leaving projects unfinished.
- Providing too much detail in reports.
- Shifting from one project to another (multitasking)
- Taking credit for group projects.
- Taking on too many projects at once.
- Taking on too much responsibility.
- Being too detail-oriented.
What are your strengths?
In general, your
strengths should be skills that can be supported through experience
. For example, if you list communication as a strength, you may want to recall a situation in which you used communication to reach a goal or resolve a problem.
What are the skills of a nursing assistant?
- Patient care and safety. …
- Mastery of medical terminology. …
- Patient advocacy and support. …
- Diagnostic testing. …
- Drug administration. …
- Proficiency in medical record software. …
- Patient monitoring. …
- Confidentiality.
Why are you interested in this position?
Example: “I’m interested in this job because I can see that, in this role,
my skills could help solve this problem
within your company. I also see an opportunity for me to learn and grow these skills, so we both would benefit personally, professionally, and financially.
Can you tell me about yourself sample answer?
I’ve worked hard in my education and now I’m ready to apply my knowledge into practice. While I don’t have any real-life work experience, I’ve had a lot of exposure to the business environment. A lot of my courses involved working with real companies to solve real problems.
Why do you want this job?
“In my career, I am sure of one thing and that is I want to build a
decent
career in my current domain. My present job has shown me the path to move and attain what has been my long-term career objective. I have acquired necessary skills to some extent as well as have got accustomed to the corporate way of working.
What is your weakness best answer?
- Teamwork.
- Time management.
- Sharing responsibility.
- Patience.
- Focus.
- Shyness.
- Organization skills.
- Sitting still.
What are your skills?
- Time management.
- Taking initiative.
- Resourceful.
- Creative.
- Problem solving.
- Building relationships.
- Verbal communication.
- Developing a plan.
Where do you see yourself in next 5 years?
- Get clear about your career goals. Take some time to brainstorm what your career goals are for the next five years. …
- Find connections between your goals and the job description. …
- Ask yourself if the company can prepare you for your career goals.
What are career goals?
Career goals are
targets
. Things, positions, situations related to your professional life that you have set your mind on achieving. They can be short-term, like getting a promotion or certification, or they can be long-term, like running your own successful business or being an executive at your dream company.
What qualifications do I need to be a nursing assistant?
Entry requirements
Employers expect good literacy and numeracy and may ask for GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths. They may ask for a
healthcare qualification
, such as BTEC or NVQ. Employers expect you to have some experience of healthcare or care work. This could be from paid or voluntary work.
What is the duty of nursing assistant?
Their responsibilities may include
helping patients with their personal hygiene and with eating, repositioning bedridden patients, and taking a patient’s vital signs
. Nursing assistants work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
