List five qualities that are necessary for the nursing assistant in home care.
What will be an ideal response?
· Honesty with possessions and money
· Ability to be a self-starter
· Self-discipline
· Maturity
· Adaptability
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Organization
· Good observational skills
· Acceptance of clients in the home environment
· Respect for other ethnic and religious groups
· Ability to function independently
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