CNA Interview Questions 3

CNA JOB INTEVIEW QUESTIONS

  • What percentage of the day do you spend documenting? Do you find you have enough time to document your work?
        • Time Management
  • What does “on time” mean to you? What would your previous employer say about your attendance?
        • Attendance / Punctuality
  • What do you know about restorative nursing?
        • Commitment to Patient Outcome (Rehab vs. LTC)
  • What do you understand to be the primary responsibilities of this position?
        • Commitment to Patient Outcome (Rehab vs. LTC)
  • What didn't you like about your last job?
        • Communication Skills
  • Describe a conflict you have faced in a work environment. How did you resolve it?
        • Conflict Resolution
  • To what extent would people describe you as predictable?
        • Consistency
  • Tell us about a situation in which you observed someone else not using discretion. How would you have handled the situation if you had been in that individual’s shoes?
          • Discretion and Discernment Skills
  • Why do you want to work here?
        • Enthusiasm / Positive Outlook
  • Give us an example of when you had to be flexible or adaptable in your job.
        • Flexibility / Adaptability
  • Do you have any past experience with elderly/geriatric groups and to what extent can you see yourself enjoying interaction with our residents?
        • Geriatric Knowledge
  • How do you establish priorities and structure your workday? How do you keep things flowing while there are interruptions?
        •  Organization and Planning Skills
  • Describe an interpersonal problem you've experienced (perhaps with a difficult employer) and how you responded to the situation.
        • People Skills
  • How would someone else describe your personality?
        • People Skills
  • How would your colleagues describe working with you?
        • People Skills
  • What do you do in your spare time? What are your hobbies?
        • People Skills
  • Have you ever had a family member receive LTC?
        • Personal Experience with LTC
  • How would you describe your outlook on life?
        • Positive Outlook
  • What is your experience working with managers and colleagues from other departments? How do you feel about special projects?
        • Relationships with Other Departments
  • Tell me about a relationship that challenged you a great deal. How did you handle it?
        • Responsive to Family /Resident Needs
  • What was the most stressful job that you have ever had and how did you handle the stress? What stresses you out at work?
        • Stress Management /Performance Under Pressure
  • Describe some strategies you might use in order to resolve a conflict with a combative resident or family member.
        • Ability to Deal with Combative Residents
  • What are some of the strategies you employ for dealing with difficult people?
        • Ability to Deal with Difficult People
  • Do you have a preferred time or schedule to work?
        • Attendance

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