As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you find simple ways to bring joy into the lives of those around you. A cute joke, a silly face, or goofy footwork in the hallway will get you and your patients laughing. Explain to the interviewer that you feel a sense of humor is important because it allows you to show your creativity while still positively helping the patients. Giving an example or two of a time you used your witty sense of humor to brighten a patient's day will earn you bonus points with your interviewer.

"During my time in a skilled nursing facility, keeping things fun with the residents was always important to help provide a spark in the monotony of their day. I always kept a red clown nose in my pocket while I was at work. When a patient wasn't expecting it, I would put it on and go about my day as if I didn't know it was there. The patients and I always had a good laugh over it. If I were fortunate enough to join your organization, I would always be looking for ways to keep things fun with patients, especially at times when they need it the most."