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Being a Support Worker

Career Options for Support Workers

Being a Support Worker

Career Options for Support Workers

When There’s Nothing to Do on Shift

Being a Support Worker

When There’s Nothing to Do on Shift

What Providers Look For in Support Workers

Being a Support Worker

What Providers Look For in Support Workers

Your First Shift (or First Meeting) With a New Person

Being a Support Worker

Your First Shift (or First Meeting) With a New Person

Dear Tweetie

Dear Tweetie: I can’t seem to switch off after work

Dear Tweetie: I can’t seem to switch off after work

Dear Tweetie: I’m thinking about leaving my role, and I feel terrible about it.

Dear Tweetie: I’m thinking about leaving my role, and I feel terrible about it.

Dear Tweetie: I don’t really enjoy my shifts with the person I support

Dear Tweetie: I don’t really enjoy my shifts with the person I support

Dear Tweetie: I feel like my boundaries are slowing disappearing

Dear Tweetie: I feel like my boundaries are slowing disappearing

Supporting Well

🏠 Activity Ideas: At Home

Supporting Well

🏠 Activity Ideas: At Home

🌍 Activity Ideas: Out and About

Supporting Well

🌍 Activity Ideas: Out and About

Getting to Know the Person You’re Supporting

Supporting Well

Getting to Know the Person You’re Supporting

Understanding How Much Help Someone Wants

Supporting Well

Understanding How Much Help Someone Wants

When Things Are Hard

When Someone Becomes Aggressive

When Things Are Hard

When Someone Becomes Aggressive

When You’re Running Late or Can’t Make Your Shift

When Things Are Hard

When You’re Running Late or Can’t Make Your Shift

When You Don’t Feel Safe Anymore

When Things Are Hard

When You Don’t Feel Safe Anymore

When You Start Dreading Your Shift

When Things Are Hard

When You Start Dreading Your Shift

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