Is Care Right For You?

This questionnaire is designed to give you a better idea of whether you would be suited to a job in care. Think about each of the 20 statements carefully and be honest with yourself. Note down the number of Yes and No answers you decide on.

Yes No

1.

I think I'd be able to work as part of a team

Yes No

2.

I am considerate and interested in people

Yes No

3.

I am sociable around people I have not met before

Yes No

4.

I treat people equally regardless of, for example, their race, colour, age or disability

Yes No

5.

I believe in encouraging others to complete tasks themselves, even if I could do it myself much quicker

Yes No

6.

I believe that people have the right to make their own decisions about how they live their lives, even if I don't agree with their decision

Yes No

7.

I would feel comfortable using non-verbal communication such as sign language

Yes No

8.

If out shopping with a service user*, I would be happy to introduce them to a personal friend of mine without being embarrassed

Yes No

9.

Given the right training, I think I could stay calm in an emergency e.g. when a person is having an epileptic seizure

Yes No

10.

If a service user* is verbally abusive towards me I could remain calm and professional, even if I don't feel like doing so

Yes No

11.

I am happy to take part in domestic tasks such as shopping, cooking and cleaning

Yes No

12.

I would feel comfortable helping somebody take medication

Yes No

13.

I would be able to undertake physical duties such as helping a service user* in and out of a wheelchair

Yes No

14.

I would feel comfortable providing personal care e.g. bathing, cleaning someone's teeth, helping a service user* to get dressed or helping them use the toilet

Yes No

15.

I would be happy to work shifts and 'unsocial hours' e.g. weekends and Bank Holidays

Yes No

16.

I can be positive and enthusiastic at work, even if I don't feel that way

Yes No

17.

I enjoy learning and training and am flexible

Yes No

18.

I would enjoy a varied, unpredictable working day rather than routine

Yes No

19.

I am keen to help people maintain their dignity

Yes No

20.

I am able to listen and communicate with others

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