[Answered]: Part 1: Reflection and Comparison of Self to…

Part 1: Reflection and Comparison of Self to “Ideal” Caregiver • You will prepare a formal written assignment where you will describe the qualities and characteristics of an “ideal” caregiver as it pertains to their professional role and responsibilities as a caregiver. • You must also identify how this “ideal” caregiver works both independently and collaboratively with other healthcare interdisciplinary team members. • Through self-reflection you will then compare yourself to this “ideal” caregiver and identify any self-development needs you might have. Part 2: Creation of Personal Mission Statement Based on the self-reflection in part 1, you will develop a personal mission statement related to your future work as a HCA. Think about your personal values, beliefs, goals and interests and how this could shape your future professional role as a HCA. Think about the challenges and rewards of working in a community, residential or acute care setting. o What makes these settings different from one another? How might you fit into these settings? Feel free to do an internet search of examples of mission statements from various healthcare settings in order to help you develop your own. o Provide a reflection on how you decided on your personal mission statement. What values and beliefs did you acknowledge in creating your mission statement? How will this help you as a care giver? o Please reference all of the websites that you visit as you develop your own mission statement.