https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance en-us 2017-09-29 13:56:17 UTC 2025-10-11 09:34:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192471550 Tattoos take away from a professional appearance and some facilities may require them to be covered by clothing at all times.  The exception is any tattoo for medical alert purposes.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192471550 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192472516 The uniform may be scrubs and may require a certain color based on your department. White scrubs tend to be the most widely used. If regular clothes are allowed then always dress professional. Be neat and free of wrinkles.]]> 2017-09-29 14:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192472516 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473286 White, leather shoes typically required but others may be accepted.  Avoid open-toed shoes such as sandals.  Shoes should be clean and nice in appearance.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473286 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473776 Clean personal hygiene including being free of odors (tobacco or body odor for example).

Being professional makes you more approachable and trusted. Patients have to trust that you will take care of them and do your work honestly.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473776 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473958 Nails should be clean, short and natural free of nail polish and artificial nails.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192473958 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192475561 Hairstyles should be professional with natural hair color and clean and nicely styled.  Some jobs may require long hair to be pinned back.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192475561 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192476019 Less is more - Jewelry should be limited to wedding ring, small earrings and a watch.  Body jewelry is not allowed because it is not professional. Makeup should be natural.]]> 2017-09-29 14:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192476019 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192477678 Empathy is being able to understand patient’s feelings and care for them.  Not everyone has the ability of interest in working to care for someone, but healthcare workers require it in their line of work.

]]> 2017-09-29 14:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192477678 cameronjackson7 https://padlet.com/cameronjackson7/healthcareappearance/wish/192478040 Healthcare workers must be understanding.  Patients may be frustrating if they don’t feel well.  It’s important not to lose your temper or become frustrated yourself.

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