CNA Interview Questions 3
- 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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