How to Answer: Tell us about a time that you demonstrated patience with one of your patients.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Adventist Health job interview.
2. Tell us about a time that you demonstrated patience with one of your patients.
How to Answer
By asking a question like this, your interviewer is looking to hear that patience is one of the best traits you will bring to Adventist Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Because you will often be working with patients that may be scared or irritable, a patient and understanding approach is critical. Tell the interviewer about when the patience displayed was recognized by leadership, co-workers, or even another patient. Be sure to tell the interviewer that you strive to show that same patience daily when you work with your patients.
Answer Example
"Recently, I offered to help one of my patients get dressed because I knew that he was having some recent mobility issues. He was quite adamant that he could dress himself and do it safely. I let him know that I was available if he needed me, but he insisted that he didn't need my help. I knew I could've dressed him quicker on my own but also knew that he wanted to do it on his own. I respected his request and wanted him to have his own independence, so I stayed in his room in case he needed me and helped him to his chair once he was ready. It took some time, but he was able to dress himself, and he felt really proud. In times like these, I use my best discretion on doing what is best for the patient while also considering their own personal safety as the most important factor."