RESOURCE · TIP SHEETS

Mental health tips for aged care workers and managers

TYPE

Tip sheets

TOPIC

COVID-19

PUBLISHED

13 November 2020

AT A GLANCE

PUBLISHED

13 November 2020

UPDATED

26 April 2024

AUTHOR

Kathryn Squires

Front-line health and aged care workers and their managers are experiencing lots of stress and anxiety because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and physical and mental wellbeing.

NARI has developed tips and strategies to help managers and other aged care workers navigate this challenging time.

Tips for aged care managers

NARI has tips to help you recognise when you, or the people you supervise, might need additional help. We offer some evidence-informed strategies to maintain and optimise mental wellbeing.

Tips for aged care workers

NARI has tips for what you can do if you feel stressed or anxious during COVID-19, and how to look after your mental health. These tips are for aged care nurses, personal care attendants, kitchen staff, laundry staff, maintenance and administration staff.