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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
In the medical profession, it is essential to have patience. As a Personal Care Aide, you will be spending a lot of time with your clients, catering to their needs. If you are not a patient person, this job will not be a good fit. The interviewer wants to hear that you are a patient person and will be a good fit for their organization.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I am an extremely patient person. I understand that my clients have difficulties, and they need my help. I grew up taking care of my younger brother, who has autism, and developed patience working with him. Everything my brother does takes twice as long as someone else, so I learned at a young age to let people do things at their own pace. It has made me a patient person."

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