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INTEGRITY ON THE JOB!
Respecting other people while remaining true to yourself and following your own moral path requires integrity.
WHAT IS INTEGRITY?
- Integrity is being honest with yourself and others.
- Integrity is doing the right thing even when it is hard or painful.
WHY IS INTEGRITY ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR A DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER (DSW)?
- Employers stress integrity as one of the most important characteristics for a personal care attendant.
- When you work in your consumer’s home, you may have access to your consumer’s money, personal possessions and private information; therefore, integrity is essential.
WHAT ARE SOME BEHAVIORS THAT SHOW INTEGRITY?
- Following through by doing what you say you’ll do
- Telling the truth
- Safeguard your employer’s property
- Admitting your mistakes
- Treat other people with respect