Sample character reference letter for health care assistant

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Example of Personal Character Reference

This informative personal character reference letter provides the reader with a reliable overall picture of the individual.

It can be difficult to write a character reference for the first time. This sample reference letter clearly outlines the individual's positive attributes and provides supporting evidence of these qualities. It provides valid information for the reader.

Customize the sample character reference letter for your own use.

This personal character reference letter can be used for a friend or personal acquaintance. It is advisable that this type of personal reference letter be provided by an individual who:

• has known the person for some time
• is preferably older or more senior or in a professional position

Example

Date

To Whom It May Concern

I have known Ben Brown for over 5 years. He is a close friend of my son and I have spent many hours enjoying Ben's company.

I know Ben to be a young man of strong moral character who treats others with courtesy and respect. His ability to communicate easily and effectively and establish a definite rapport with people has resulted in a large group of loyal friends.

Ben is always willing to help other students with their work and has organized study groups to work on difficult assignments. Ben plays for our local football team where his dedication and enthusiasm are well recognized. He operates as the informal leader of the team, organizing extra practice sessions and motivating players to give of their best.

On occasion Ben has looked after our pets while we were on vacation. He proved reliable and dependable in this task and enthusiastically took our dog for walks even though this was not asked of him. Ben earns extra income cutting the grass for a couple of his neighbors and is well known for his energy and cheerfulness. He is a hard worker and his motivation and discipline contribute to Ben's success.

I am confident Ben will be a valuable asset to any organization and I recommend him without reservation. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

Joe Jones

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How to write a personal character reference

• When highlighting positive attributes in a personal character reference letter it is far more credible if they are supported by real-life examples. In the letter above the writer uses specific instances to demonstrate the qualities he is referring to.
• If you are writing a character reference for a specific job opportunity it is advisable to make the recommendation relevant to the job requirements. Go to this sample character job reference to find out how to do this.
• This list of strengths will help you identify those to include in your character reference
• If you are writing the personal character reference for a job consider these 12 core competencies that are required for success in the great majority of jobs.
  

What to say when giving a personal reference

Make use of these sample personal character reference letters to create your own professional reference letter.

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To whom it may concern:

I had the opportunity to work closely with Julian for one year during his five years at Sacred Heart.

Julian worked at the desk next to my cabin and we collaborated on several emergency projects together. I believe Julian to be an excellent team player and caring, hardworking individual, making him the perfect coworker.

Julian used his initiative, taking on more than his share of tasks. Any treatments he was assigned were completed way above standards. A quick learner, Julian always had a head start with regards to his work. It was a pleasure to work with him, as the management always praised the treatments on which we worked together.

Also, Julian was friendly with everybody in the office and he had a good relationship with everyone, making him a likable character.

I highly recommend Julian for any position he may decide to take up next. He is the type of employee that anyone would be glad to have on their team.

Yours truly,

A potential employer can be encouraged to hire a medical assistant by a letter sent from a previous employer. The medical assistant can be a recent graduate of a technical or vocational school wishing to begin a career or the applicant can be an established medical assistant seeking a job change. Either way, a reference letter from an individual who has witnessed the applicant’s job performance firsthand can be helpful during the job application process.

Format and Content

Any degrees or certifications should be included in the medical assistant reference letter format. The years of experience at previous employers and specific tasks that were accomplished on a daily basis should be listed in the letter as well. Any awards, accommodations or recognitions, such as “Employee of the Month” or complementary letters from patients can be mentioned in a reference letter. Anything that demonstrates the applicant’s level of expertise can be included as well.

Sample

This medical assistant reference letter sample is written by a senior partner for an applicant who has relocated to a new town due to her husband’s job transfer. She has worked for 5 years as a medical assistant at a family practice and is seeking employment with another family medical practice in her new home.

Dear Dr. Clive:

It is my honor to recommend Michelle Harrison to fill the available position of medical assistant at your practice. She has served the patients here at XYZ Family Practice for the past 5 years. Michelle was hired right out of vocational college where she graduated with honors and received her certification and state license. It has been a pleasure working with Michelle and it pains me to lose such a sharp, dedicated employee; however she must relocate to Louisville due to her husband’s job transfer.

While working at XYZ Michelle was able to skillfully keep up with our extremely heavy patient load while maintaining a positive attitude and treating all patients with respect. Her professionalism is impeccable. She is well-organized and self-motivated. During the course of each day Michelle was responsible for interacting with patients by taking medical histories and recording them in each patient’s electronic medical record file, checking vital signs, administering injections, drawing blood and collecting urine specimens.

When asked to cover for clerical staff handling such tasks as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage and answering patients’ questions Michelle did so with a cheerful attitude and no complaints. She has always been a team player and is well-liked and respected by both patients, co-workers and physicians. She has demonstrated a unique talent for calming children and elderly patients who are very sick, in pain or anxious about their examinations.

It is my hope that you will seriously consider Michelle Harrison for the medical assistant position open at ABC Family Practice. I am confident that you will be just as satisfied with her job performance as I have been these last 5 years. Should you wish to discuss Michelle’s qualifications further, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at (555)-555-5555 or via email at [email]

Respectfully,

Gregory Jackson

Gregory L. Jackson, M.D.

Senior Partner

XYZ Family Practice

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