Employee Compatibility Test

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A resident becomes confused and begins pacing asking for her mother. You...

1. Calmly tell her her mother passed away, and try to reorient her to present time

2. Walk beside her and gently offer her arm for support

3. Validate her emotions: “You miss her. Want to talk about your mom?”

You prefer working with clients who...

1. Need frequent memory support but are physically mobile

2. Need help with tremors and daily tasks, but are mentally sharp

3. Have changing behaviors that keep you on your toes

During a meal, your client struggles with using utensils. You...

1. Hand-feed them if needed, explaining every step calmly

2. Offer weighted utensils or adaptive tools

3. Try finger foods and watch for mood shifts

Which of these phrases would you most likely say?

1. “Let’s talk about what’s real today.”

2. “Let me assist you with that movement.”

3. “You’re safe. Let’s go where you feel most comfortable.”

How do you feel about unpredictable behaviors like sudden yelling or pacing?

1. I prefer things to be more structured and consistent

2. I’m okay with challenges as long as the body is steady

3. I’m used to behavioral outbursts — I can handle it

A client refuses to take their medication. You...

1. Try to explain what the medication is for and encourage compliance

2. Look for possible swallowing or motor concerns

3. Try again later using distraction or redirection

Your client starts crying unexpectedly. You...

1. Offer comfort and gently ask if they remember what made them sad

2. Assist them physically and check for pain or stiffness

3. Sit quietly with them and offer tissues or reassurance without pressing

You enjoy residents who...

1. Like routine conversations and shared memories

2. Stay mentally sharp and enjoy doing puzzles or crafts

3. Keep you on your toes with unpredictable moods

Which of these sounds most frustrating to you?

1. Repeating the same story or question 20 times

2. Helping with buttoning shirts or hygiene support every day

3. Verbal aggression or accusations like “You stole from me!”

You walk into a room and your client is visibly upset. What’s your first instinct?

1. Try to get them to talk about what they’re feeling

2. Assess their physical state or environment

3. Validate their feelings and try to redirect them

Your favorite success story as a caregiver would involve...

1. Helping someone remember a loved one or a happy memory

2. Teaching a client to use new adaptive equipment independently

3. Calming a behavior or reducing the use of psychotropic meds

You’re best described as...

1. Patient and reassuring

2. Steady and detail-oriented

3. Flexible and emotionally intuitive

You prefer a care plan that is...

1. Structured with memory activities and scheduled reminders

2. Focused on strength, safety, and movement aids

3. Tailored around mood tracking and behavioral patterns

You walk into a client’s room and find them very confused. You...

1. Use memory cues (photos, objects) to bring them back to orientation

2. Check for missed medication or changes in sleep/pain

3. Gently lead them to a quieter space and wait it out

Your comfort zone includes...

1. Storytelling, music therapy, and reality orientation

2. Physical support, fine motor aid, and fall prevention

3. Redirection, calming interventions, and de-escalation

A client says, “You’re not my real caregiver. You’re an impostor!” You...

1. Reassure them of who you are and show ID

2. Check for possible hallucinations or side effects

3. Avoid challenging them and redirect the conversation

When working with a family, you prefer to...

1. Help them understand memory loss and memory care routines

2. Coach them through physical limitations and practical tools

3. Support them through behavioral changes and caregiver burnout

Which caregiver superpower would you most want?

1. The ability to restore memory

2. Super strength and balance

3. Emotional radar for every mood shift

What type of client makes you feel most effective?

1. One who responds to memory prompts and familiarity

2. One who works on mobility goals and appreciates hands-on support

3. One whose behaviors improve with trust and consistency

A resident is fixated on a belief that staff is trying to poison their food. You...

1. Explain that their meals are safe and remind them you’re here to help

2. Check for any recent medication changes and involve nursing

3. Offer an alternate snack and validate their emotions