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Support Worker Interview Questions

1. How did you hear about this position?
2. Do you consider yourself more introverted or extroverted?
3. Why do you want to be a support worker?
4. Tell us about your greatest professional accomplishment?
5. What is your greatest professional weakness?
6. Would past co-workers and supervisors describe you as a patient person?
7. What do you like to do outside of work?
8. What type of work environment do you prefer?
9. What do you like least about the support-work field?
10. What skills differentiate you from other candidates?
11. How flexible is your work schedule?
12. How long have you worked as a support worker?
13. What's your highest level of education?
14. Are you CPR and first-aid certified?
15. What other certifications or licenses do you have?
16. What duties did you perform in past support-work roles?
17. Describe your experience working in a patient's home.
18. Tell me about a time when you worked in a hospital or clinic.
19. Do you have experience caring for patients with disabilities?
20. Are you comfortable with monitoring a patient's medication needs?
21. Tell me about a time when you cared for an elderly patient.
22. Describe your ability to perform light housekeeping duties.
23. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills.
24. Describe your process for evaluating a patient's needs.
25. How do you measure whether a patient is receiving the proper care?
26. Provide an example of considering a patient's dietary restrictions.
27. How important is physical fitness to your role as a support worker?
28. What improvements do you think are necessary for the current health care system?
29. Tell me about a time when you worked with a challenging patient.
30. Do you find that teamwork is an important part of your career?
31. How would you safely transfer a patient from a wheelchair onto a toilet?
32. What technology do you use to perform your duties?
33. How would you manage a medical emergency?
34. Can you tell me about yourself?
35. What is your interpretation of a Support Workers role?
36. What would you bring to the position?
37. The interviewer wants to know what more you can offer. It is an opportunity to sell yourself as being suitable for the role. Answer with confidence and draw on previous experience. If you are a newly qualified Support Worker with no experience, you can always talk about personal experiences with family or friends.
38. What was a challenging experience you encountered and how did you deal with it?
39. How do you assess a client's needs?
40. What are your weaknesses?
41. What wage do you expect?
42. Make sure you do your research about the base wage paid for the position. You can ask the interviewer about the salary range.
43. What makes you the best person for the job?
44. What questions do you have?
45. Why do you want this support worker role?