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Empathy Empathy can’t be taught; you either have it or you don’t. To be a good carer though you definitely need to have an empathetic outlook on the world and care deeply about other people and their wellbeing. Respectful A carer should always be respectful of their customer and where they li...More Empathy Empathy can’t be taught; you either have it or you don’t. To be a good carer though you definitely need to have an empathetic outlook on the world and care deeply about other people and their wellbeing. Respectful A carer should always be respectful of their customer and where they live. After all, not only is it the customer’s home it is also the carer’s workplace, and consequently, they should behave in a manner that befits a professional environment. Reliable Being reliable is important in every walk of life and every role, but especially so when the person who is waiting for you to arrive has needs that will affect their dignity and health if they aren’t addressed. Patient Patience is an essential trait for anyone working in healthcare, because there will be times of stress in the role which can cause you to be tempted to answer on your customer’s behalf or do something for them that they would prefer to do themselves but would take longer. Observant A very large part of the carers’ job is being observant and making sure that anything that is out of the ordinary is reported and acted upon. Caring This has to be the most important quality a carer needs. If a person doesn’t care, then they can’t care for another person. If there is no empathy or compassion for others then a carer is not going to be concerned about whether they do a good job or not. Experienced I have over 12years of experience in the care industry this is something nobody can take away from me and it has enhanced my confidence in many situations in this a walk in the industry.