When you think of a carer, what qualities come to mind? Patience? Compassion? The ability to multitask? While all these qualities are essential, they only scratch the surface of what it takes to be a good carer. The first quality that comes to mind for a good carer is patience. This is important for a good reason! Caring for someone else can be tough and needs a lot of patience. There will be days when participants and caregivers may challenge each other.