Nurse Assistant / Patient Care Technician
Hire the best patient care technician / nurse assistant using pre-employment personality testing.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
Nurse Assistants, also known as Patient Care Technicians (PCT) are by the nature of their work unlicensed paraprofessionals. Without credentials, how do you know the candidate you are considering hiring has the temperament, skills, and outlook to handle the extraordinarily taxing duties of a nurse assistant? Our Patient Care Technician Test helps you find out.
This test, like all of our online job-specific personality tests, will reveal the real personality of the Patient Care Technician candidate, enabling you to trust your hiring decision is the right one for your facility and, most importantly, your patients.
About This Test:
Nurse Assistant / Patient Care Technician
$18
- An untimed personality assessment
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
No matter how busy I am, I always take the time to do careful proofing and correct mistakes. |
My job is so demanding and hectic that I rarely take the time to proof my work. |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Nurse Assistant / Patient Care Technician Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Timid; hesitant to speak up; lets other people direct actions and conversations | Assertiveness | Able to persuade and influence; can direct actions and conversations |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
| More concerned about self than customers. Stingy with time and service | Customer Service Responsiveness | Concerned about customer satisfaction, giving and helpful |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Lacks intuition about others’ feelings | Empathy | Sensitive to others’ feelings, empathetic |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity | Strong moral code |
| Focuses more on the technical aspects of the profession, not on helping people | Nurturance | Likes to be a helper for people in need |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
