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Dignity

Includes covering all aspects of daily life; respect, privacy, independence, and self-worth. 

 

Integrity

Includes following your moral or ethical beliefs and doing what is right in all circumstances, even if no one is watching. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would not perform an action that demeans or dishonors you.

 

Compassion

Includes the ability to understand someone else's situation and the desire to take action to improve their lives.  For people who are dependent on others for help and support, compassion is often the most important factor in helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

 

Empathy

Includes a person's capacity to understand someone by imagining themselves in the other person's situation in order to respond with compassion.

 

Teamwork

Includes combined efforts, or the actions of a group, to achieve a common purpose or goal. Each person has something unique and special to offer so we must recognize the many gifts that have been given to us and work together to make life better for one another.

 

Exceptional Service

Includes providing quality service by going above and beyond to fulfill the needs of others.

 

Communication

Effective and efficient comunication includes communicating often and always confirming what has been communicated. It is a key factor in being successful.