So You Work in Aged Care

So You Work in Aged Care

Hosted by: Dr. Julie Bajic Smith

Dr. Julie Bajic Smith (PhD) is an award winning Aged Care Psychology Consultant. After completing her doctorate focusing on the wellbeing of home care workers she continues to research, publish and support the...

Episodes

#70 Building Bridges- Trust, Communication, and Boundaries for Better Client Relationships

Season #7

  OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast we’re discussing how we can achieve better client connection, with a focus on how to build trust, effective communication, setting boundaries and...
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#69 The Power of Pausing - Embracing Unproductivity for Health, Creativity, and Balance

Season #7

  OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast we’re talking about the importance of embracing unproductivity. With so much focus these days on getting more done, not just at work but in our...
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#68 Navigating Stress - Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm and Time Pressure

Season #6

  OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast, we’re looking at how you can identify what matters most, and why this can be particularly helpful when you are feeling isolated, tired, stressed or...
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#67: Balancing the Scales - Addressing Unpaid Care, Stress, and Burnout in Women’s Health Week

Season #6

  OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast, the focus is on Women’s Health Week as part of our six-part series on community care. This topic is particularly of interest to those working in...
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#66: Mastering Mentorship - Unlocking Benefits, Finding Start Points, and Sustaining Practice

Season #6

  OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast, the second in our community care series, we look at the topic of mentoring and supervision – what it is, the benefits it offers, where we...
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#65: Breaking the Silence: Building Community in Aged Care

Season #6

 Podcast Show Notes – S2 Aged Care Ep 7   PODCAST DETAILS   TBC 2024 So You Work in Aged Care Connecting with others   OVERVIEW   In this episode of the So You Work in Aged Care podcast we discuss isolation and...
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#64: Why We Neglect Self-Care: Unpacking the Causes and Solutions

Season #6

  OVERVIEW In episode 6 of our 6-part series for the So You Work in Aged Care podcast, we discuss the importance of self-care for those working in aged care, and share strategies and tips to help you incorporate...
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#62: Dealing with Violence and Aggression in the Workplace

Season #6

  Podcast Show Notes – S2 Aged Care Ep 4   PODCAST DETAILS   24 September 2024 So You Work in Aged Care Workplace violence and aggression - Episode 4 of 6   OVERVIEW   In episode 4 of our 6-part series for the So...
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#63: Speak Up: Navigating Communication Challenges in Aged Care

Season #6

  PODCAST DETAILS  1 October 2024 So You Work in Aged Care Communication - Episode 5 of 6   OVERVIEW In episode 5 of our 6-part series for the So You Work in Aged Care podcast, we discuss an important issue within...
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#61: Covid Pandemic - Have We Recovered?

Season #6

Podcast Show Notes – S2 Aged Care Ep 3 PODCAST DETAILS ● 17 September 2024 ● So You Work in Aged Care ● Covid Pandemic: Have We Recovered?- Episode 3 of 6 OVERVIEW In episode 3 of the 6-part series for the So You Work...
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#60: Overworked and Overwhelmed

Season #6

  Podcast Show Notes – S2 Aged Care Ep 2   PODCAST DETAILS   10 September 2024 So You Work in Aged Care News and Trends in Aged Care- Episode 2 of 6   OVERVIEW   In episode 2 of her 6-part series...
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#59: So You Work in Aged Care - Welcome

Season #6

  Podcast Show Notes – S2 Aged Care Ep 1   PODCAST DETAILS   5 September 2024 So You Work in Aged Care News and Trends in Aged Care    OVERVIEW In this episode, Dr Julie introduces her new podcast, So You Work in...
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