Looking after yourself
Before you can take care of patients effectively, you need to take care of yourself. Many of the “Top Tips” submitted by our health care support worker members reflect this.
Star tip:
Never take your work home with you.Looking after yourself
Chill
Go home happy, knowing you have put the person you are caring for at the centre of everything you do for them – then chill.
Swim
The best way I find to unwind after a busy day is to go swimming and visit the sauna. This makes me feel totally stress-free and good about myself.
Socialise
I like to relax by walking my two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and having meals with friends.
Balance
Make sure you have a good balance between work and your personal life (for example, I recently reduced the number of hours I was working).
Confide
I go for walks after work with my dog Meg: she's a great listener and doesn't repeat a word.
Leave it at work
Make the most of your leave and don't stress about work issues outside of the workplace.
Take time
Have regular "me time" and do whatever you fancy that day.
Care for yourself
Don't forget self-care: when you care for yourself you can care for others.
Relax
Listen to music on the way home – it helps you to relax and unwind.
Page last updated - 03/08/2019
