Personal support worker skills
How to become a Personal support worker
Personal support workers should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, displaying empathy towards clients. They should have a comprehensive understanding of caregiving and be capable of adapting to diverse environments while ensuring the overall well-being and safety of individuals under their care.
Hard skills:
- Ability to provide emotional support and empathy
- Proficiency in communicating effectively with patients
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Capability to monitor and record patient progress
- Skill in operating medical equipment
- Proficiency in managing time and prioritizing tasks
- Capacity to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Adeptness in providing physical assistance to patients
Soft skills:
- Empathy - Ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
- Interpersonal Communication - Skill to communicate and interact effectively with people
- Caring - Compassionate and patient attitude to provide necessary care
- Organizational Skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently
- Patience - Ability to remain calm under pressure or when faced with challenging situations
- Adaptability - Capacity to adjust and respond quickly to changes
- Reliability - Dependability to consistently produce results
- Discretion - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
