okay, here is DH's reply in all it's sordid glory lmao.............
I've cut and pasted please note that I cannot be held responsible for the opinions posted below....lol
Apart from long brown legs, dark eyes, ample bosom, I would have to say someone with an understanding of participation ie allowing people to maintain their existing skills rather than become passive reciepants of care.
Awareness of risks, ie temperatures of baths, manuel handling risks to self and others, awareness of the use of chemicals around the house and safe storage, the way care homes are inspected, so an understanding for why we have to write accident reports, incidents reports, care plans, medication forms. A sense of the bigger picture means someone has an understanding that care homes are their to provide care but also to evidence they provide good care. Tenant participation and involvement shows good values being engaging with tenants and eye contact and the right use of tone when speaking to people. Not talking about a tenants bowel movements in front of another tenant etc Someone with prior care experience even personal experience, explaining who they have cared for, what worked, what didn't, what they would have done different. Even when she was in hospital thinks about the care recieved, good bad etc Focus on the good stuff and include that in your answers.
Dress smart. Smile, ask questions about staff training, if the tenants get to go out, that they like doing, ask about the care home, ie show interest.
Ask yourself what would you like from a care home if you had to move into one tommorow. Most of us would want caring staff, staff that take an interest, have time for us, will listern to us, help us, give us space when needed, treat us with respect,
Being vetted under CRB why? Show awareness ie not allowing people with conviction to get to work in places with vunerable adults. Duty to report abuse to the manager, awareness of good practice and bad practice.
Good team skills working with others not someone who would argue with a lampost. Sharing work load, being involved in team meetings, having supervision and training.
Hope that helps