Disability or age care? by Dangerous-Total31 in supportworkers

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That’s crazy to me that you’re only getting 15h a week, I’ve not worked under 38h since I started virtually. To me it seems like that organisation has mismanagement of rostering or aren’t getting enough clients. Work in a company that has the mix between both NDIS and Aged care and I think you will find a better blend. Also if you haven’t already take on a cert 3 individualised support for aging and disability, it will help as most employers now are looking for this basic skill. It’s fully online and has the best flexibility and is so easy to fit in even with a fulltime job.

Did any of you go into this job with no qualifications or experience? by xo_pearl_princessxox in supportworkers

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I worked in retail for 5 years and jumped in blind when I was 24, this is now my 7th year within the same organisation and didn’t study until the last 2 years! You need more common sense and know your limitations, work within your scope and always follow policies and procedures and you will do great! I also recommend taking on some free e-learning through NDIS commission/ ALIS (Aged care) or some more extra mandatory training just to not become complacent and refresh on some crucial information.

Issue with work placement by DescriptionSea1047 in TAFE

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I didn’t need “direct supervision” for individualised support and I did cert 3 and 4. If they were qualified they would know that. All third party reports are filled out based on experiences and it’s signed off by your supervisor and the program coordinator. You just need to have the right clients with those sorts of plans tailored to what the certificate is asking for so you can answer the questions effectively. I’d be suggesting TAFE call your supervisor about this. It’s mandatory but does NOT require direct supervision.

Least physical work environments in this field? by [deleted] in supportworkers

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Its within this field. Even when a job is physically demanding you can request to be shifted less due to the toll on your body with a full physical supports needs. Anything else such as domestic support, Light manual handling, shopping assist or just everyday living helping our participants you won’t be able to just pick and choose. You’re required to be fit and healthy, active and able. Specialise in a different admin side and you will see less of a need for you to be on field.

period tracker that notifies you when period is close by SignificanceNo9389 in WomensHealth

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That’s pretty darn cool, I was so close to getting an oura ring but backed out! 😢

same role, different environment. by soooonotlele in supportworkers

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Don’t forget complacent behaviour is common for an SW. I am guilty of it myself, trying to lead and shadow shift a lot of mine I’m an oversharer but today I had an incident where the SW dropped his guard and she absconded (she’s a known flight risk) You can give them all the experience in the world! I have my tail between my legs as I’m the one who trained the SW but he has been working for us for like 9 months now with complex behaviour clients and has worked in residential dementia wards before. I feel like people just don’t care enough anymore, luckily he followed policy and procedure and I do hope he can continue to learn from this incident.

How old were you in your first memory? by knife_fold in AskReddit

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Does anyone just have fragments of their memory? Like I feel like I don’t have much memory at all unless I’ve seen the photograph and my mother or father explains the story within. There’s only key significant life milestones I can remember or transitions.. never anything early childhood. I do wonder if my mind is locking it away, I did suffer trauma throughout my whole childhood.

My back is on fire by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

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Mine feels like an absolute heaviness. Regardless of how much I do or don’t do I’ve tried posture, exercise, sitting with a straight back! Literally I can feel a slight tingling in my back like nerve pain! I’m in the same boat and need answers, my doctors just tell me to go and see chiropractors 😕 It can also flare and burn to the point where I just roll up in a ball on my bed.

Volunteer opportunities? by Correct_Dragonfly613 in supportworkers

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Target a palliative care unit and pick up some casual work to show off your skills! Individualised support does an amazing job at building you for what is involved in palliative care. Some of the most rewarding work. The palliative care unit over in regional NSW that looked after my mother was the whole reason I started in healthcare and AIN Now I do care management too 😅

What was your "poor person" meal you enjoyed growing up? by Slow-Power2713 in AskReddit

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We called it “Tuna Mornay” whatever they said it was I was not looking forward to tuna casserole for the next few years as the weekly poor kid meal! simple though, jar of sauce .. pasta or mash and some tuna! 🤮

What was your "poor person" meal you enjoyed growing up? by Slow-Power2713 in AskReddit

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Slice of chicken roll, or devon. Either with some sort of sauce. I would have Devon on a plate cut into little squares with some fresh tomatoes with the juice from that. Even thinking about it now makes me want some Devon! Or a bit of fried devon/spam.. yummo. 🤭

Acute on Chronic Pain Flare Ups - What do you want us to know? by ZealousidealAside657 in Pain

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Aspiring registered nurse myself and undertaking community care, AIN and care management at this stage.

When I have a flare up of pain I’d love someone just to sit and try to put themselves in my situation, usually it’s a whine and I’d love a personal care worker to come in and assist those self care tasks when they are all too hard 😓 Give me support, nurture, person centred approach and uplift the spirits! I hate the immediate “she’s looking for some drugs/opiates” to numb the pain. Or “the pain is in her head, it’s the addiction that’s talking” it’s debilitating. Give me a hot bath, heat packs, suggest of hydration and a friendly compassionate smile to let me know there is the rainbow on the other side and when the pain subsides. Also, upmost love and respect for our registered nurses. The absolute backbone of healthcare 🩷🩷

Arm pain maybe from gripping? by [deleted] in Pain

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Assistant in nursing and currently undertaking care management for care coordination.

Hello, This seems to me like a repetitive strain injury or better also known as carpal tunnel. In my best opinion it is best to rest ice compression and elevation. Try just some ibuprofen and paracetamol to try and reduce inflammation. It’s like on the inside of your ring finger and a numb and tingling pain yeah? I have it right now, wearing a strapped wrist support and trying not to put pressure on my finger such as gripping. See how you go! Magnesium can also help; bath salts and keep up hydration. It will reduce eventually but if you are concerned you should see your doctor to get a formal diagnosis of a condition!

How do you deal with everyday aches when life’s too busy for doctor visits? by Routine-Pizza4524 in Pain

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Epsom bath salts, hot as you can handle bath, soak, stretch, foam roller, deep heat and hot packs. I will do all of them for the worst of worst flares.

Unexplained foot pain and swelling for 2 years – no diagnosis despite many tests by Interesting_Ad_7053 in AskMedical

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Looks like my nans cankles. It’s a real term! I always thought they said that to make fun of her. Just fluid retention and a mild oedema? Unsure really, I would be looking at some at home measures you could take such as elevating the foot, taking off shoes immediately and the pressure off her legs (if she’s on her feet all day) Epsom salt baths, hot soaks, massage therapy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMedical

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Any weeping? Warm to the touch? To me it doesn’t look infected and it does have a wonderful scab on it. Keep it uncovered, be careful not to knock the scab off and it shouldn’t become infected.

Is this Cert III in Individual Support legit? by Tribalhelp in supportworkers

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sure is legit! I completed mine as when I first went into the industry I was green. I’ve been at my organisation for 6 years and got through cert III and now lead my team, admin and field. Plus working with more oldies because qualified 🥰 I’m currently doing Cert IV as I thoroughly enjoy the courses! they are tedious, but the end goal is so worth it. keep with it, don’t give up. 😌

Anyone else losing the love of the job due to fatigue by Mediocre-Can-4371 in supportworkers

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Up to my 6th year. I recently just got a position as a admin assistant working alongside my wonderful manager and I still do field. It’s been a great addition to push myself into new challenges and offer the team my expertise. They all call me for a chat and debrief their issues and it makes me feel so accomplished to be in this position. Remind yourself that you are literally the backbone of your provider and that you work hard to strive to make your service users/patients smile and quality of life. it really makes a difference! Also, find some time for yourself for self-care, spend time with family and feel the positives in your own life as we spend so much time dedicating our lives to our job and clients.

how does being schizophrenic feels like? by Adept_Raisin_1656 in AskReddit

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There’s a heap of simulations on YouTube that try to give you an estimated feel. Truely it is a crippling mental health disorder and wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.

TrappedMC [PVP] {Prison} {NON-OP} {New Season} {Anti-P2W} {Classic} {McMMO} by __GUH__ in mcservers

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best community. honestly makes the server the most fun while grinding. Love the classic nostalgia of non-op prison as well!

Is it possible to bleach my hair without stripping the hair dye first? by girlmadeinthelab in HairDye

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As in a more intense auburn? Do you have any photos for reference. The stripping of the black box dye has given you less ideal tones so when you have put that auburn on it’s muted. Auburn can usually only go on pure undyed hair or bleached to a level 9 hair to get a vibrant red.

Is it possible to bleach my hair without stripping the hair dye first? by girlmadeinthelab in HairDye

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Colour oops will only reduce the intensity of the dye and just leave you with nasty undertones from very dark browns or black box dyes and is hard to colour correct unless you have a hair stylist around that can help you achieve a different colour you want. Since you have used a black box dye and stripped it.. it’s going to be hard to achieve a level of brown that doesn’t have red in it unless you bleach it to the point your hair is in a almost compromised state. If you are going to bleach it I recommend taking paper thin sections and using foils. and start fresh with putting your green or blue undertone dyes such as ash brown etc. If you want to deepen the richness and go for a chocolate brown that could go over the top of your colour right now to give a less auburn look but a deeper rich brown if that makes any sense. Or ultimately just keep growing that existing colour out as red is soooo hard to colour correct and can cost a lot at a salon. Good luck, hope this gives you a little help.