Dementia Care Specialist Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 25
How do you respond if a patient or caregiver yells at you?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
As a dementia care specialist, there will be times when you will have a patient or caregiver yell at you. Generally, it will not be because of something you did but because they are confused, scared, or in pain. The interviewers would like to gain insight into your communication and problem-solving skills and see that you can handle this situation calmly and professionally. Describe how you would speak to a patient or caregiver if they yelled at you.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have found it is common for patients or caregivers to lash out at those trying to help when they are frustrated, scared, or confused. When a patient yells at me, I try to find the immediate cause and rule out pain as the cause of their behavior. If they are not in pain, I will try to shift their focus to another activity or try another calming technique. If a caregiver yells at me, I will remain calm and ask why they are upset. In my experience, I have found that people want to be heard and understood and have their concerns addressed. For me, it's about remaining calm and professional while diffusing the situation and making the patient or caregiver happy."
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