What are personal characteristics of a health care worker?

honesty-showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected

self motivation- the ability to begin or follow through with a task and to determine things that need to be done

responsibility- being willing to be held accountable for your actions

empathy- being able to identify with and understand with another person's feelings and situation

patience- the ability to be tolerant, understanding, and control your temper

enthusiasm- enjoying your work with a positive attitude

tact- having the ability to do the kindest and most fitting thing in a difficult situation

discretion- using good judgment in what you say and do, not violating patient's rights

etc.