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Chicken pox

See Varicella

Code of Conduct

An organisation’s Code of Conduct describes its values, ethics, and the expectations it has of its employees.

Communication skills

The ability to transmit information via written, non verbal or verbal communication channels.
Written may include emails, reports, memos.
Verbal may include handovers, conversations, reports.
Non verbal may include gestures, eye contact, distance between people, facial expressions, body movements.

Conditions of employment

Describe the conditions under which you are employed. These usually include your rate of pay, the hours you will work, the duties you perform, your leave entitlements and any other issues relevant to your role.

Cross infection

The transmission of a disease from one person to another within a health care setting.

curriculum vitae

Also referred to as a ‘resume’, a curriculum vitae (or CV) is a document that describes your professional experience, qualifications and educational background. A CV is generally required as part of a job application.