Highlights from this week
- Reminder: Send Us Your Recipes for Nutrition Month!
- Lost and Found at Reception
- Video: Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Choosing the Right Footwear for Work
- Save on Work Shoes and More with Perkopolis
- Upcoming Mask Fit and CPR sessions
- Tips for Nutrition Month
- Take a Break with a Rejuvenating Massage
- Webinar: Navigating the Real Estate Market in 2025
- Slips Trips and Falls eLearning
- Welcome New Staff
- High Fives
Reminder: Send us your Recipes for Nutrition Month!
There’s still time to join the March Nutrition Month Challenge!
Send us your favourite 5-ingredient recipe or 10-minute meal for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
To enter, submit your recipe and a photo to HRDept@circleofcare.com by March 31.
Winners will be announced April 15. We will also create a virtual recipe book with all the submissions so you can discover new ideas from your colleagues!
Reminders and Announcements
Lost & Found at Reception
Health and Safety
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips and falls usually occur when walking surfaces become slippery, uneven or obstructed. They can also be caused by wearing incorrect footwear or poor lighting.
Learning how to recognize potentially hazardous situations can help prevent slips, trips and falls.
Choosing the Right Footwear for Work
At Circle of Care, we are committed to ensuring your health, safety, and well-being. Wearing the right footwear is essential to prevent slips, trips, and falls, especially when working in client homes, community settings, and during winter months.
To ensure a safe work environment, all employees must adhere to our Safe Footwear Policy, which outlines:
- Mandatory closed-toe, non-slip shoes for direct client care areas.
- Water-resistant footwear for wet environments.
- No sandals, high heels, or shoes with holes in direct client areas.
By following these guidelines and taking advantage of our exclusive discounts, you can stay safe, and protected at work!
Save on Work Shoes and More with Perkopolis
Save 30% on Skechers men’s and women’s shoes through Perkopolis!
To get the discount:
- When shopping online at www.skechers.ca use the promo code SKXDPERKOP30 when you check-out.
- When shopping in-store, mention the retail code G8S.
Circle of Care employees can also access exclusive discounts on healthcare-compliant footwear and more through the Perkopolis program.
To register:
- Visit PSW Portal – Wellness at Work
- Or access the registration guide here: Perkopolis Registration Instructions
Upcoming Mask Fit and CPR Sessions
Have you had your mask fit tested and CPR training? Circle of Care requires all PSWs and Homemakers to be certified with valid and current CPR training and properly fitted for N95 masks.
Important reminders:
- Arrive 15 minutes before the CPR training or mask fit session begins.
- Try to book a date/time where you do not have client visits scheduled. If you need to make any scheduling arrangements after you have booked your session, speak to your Service Coordinator.
- Your schedule will be blocked as ‘unavailable’ for you to attend the session. You do not need to use your phone to sign into the training.
- You will be paid a total of 4 hours for the training (CPR) and 1 hour for mask fit. These hours will be added to your schedule and paid out 1-2 weeks after the session has been completed. They will appear on your paystub as ‘Miscellaneous’.
- Manage your bookings or cancellations through the online portal.
- You will receive a confirmation email/text notification when you book your session and a session reminder.
Book your CPR training and mask fit sessions through First Aid Care today!
You can also book by calling 905-272-9214
Wellness at Work
March is Nutrition Month!
Looking for quick and easy meal ideas?
Check out these simple tips for healthy lunches, snacks, and budget-friendly meals you can make in no time.
Want to save money on groceries?
Learn how to compare prices, shop smarter, and stretch your food budget with these tips.
Take a Break with a Rejuvenating Massage!
We’re bringing back our relaxing massage session! Enjoy a 15-minute massage from a registered massage therapist and take some time to unwind.
Sign up for a free session between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Boardroom A.
Learning in Action
Webinar: Navigating the Real Estate Market in 2025
Join RBC’s expert advisors for an information session and discussion about the real estate market in 2025.
Whether you are a prospective buyer, seller, or someone who currently has a mortgage and is looking for advice, this session will offer you insights on financial planning, mortgages, & the real estate market.
Guest Speakers:
- Gurnek (Nick) Bassi, Senior Mortgage Specialist
- David Robbio, Broker & Team Leader, Robbio Realty Group
- George Tsvetanov, CFP, RBC Financial Planner
Click on the date to register for an upcoming session:
Slips, Trips, and Falls (STF) Prevention eLearning
Slips, trips, and falls (STF) are among the most common causes of workplace injuries.
To help everyone stay informed, prevent injuries, and reinforce key safety practices, all employees who have not yet completed the Slips, Trips, & Falls Prevention eLearning module should do so by April 2025. If you already completed the module in 2024, this is a great chance to review and refresh your knowledge.
To access the module:
- Log into Dayforce
- Go to the ‘Learning’ tab
- Select ‘Courses Catalogue’ at the top
- Enroll in the STF Prevention module
Community Corner
Welcome New Staff!
Circle of Care welcomes our newest PSWs!
- Barsha Khadka
- Sylvia Sabiiti
- Agnes Iroha
- Samikshya Parajuli
- Nilo Salan
- Martha Caroline Njeri
- Esther Adzeh
- Oyebowale Mudashiru
- Jessica Murao
- Victoria (Oluwatamilore) Ayandokun
- Omolara Lawrence
- Kabya Parish
- Haley Harker
- Eucharia Ezeh
- Raquel Batuiges
- Netra Joshi
- Linda Olanrewaju
- Lucy Kamau
- Riina Jääskeläinen
- Ma. Cybelle Dumanew
- Maria Cacilia Tapugay
- Kristinejoie Domingo
- Monica Katwal
High Five!
A High Five for Helly Patel
Mam Helly my interim coordinator, she such a good coordinator help me a lot without hesitation. Keep up the good work mam.
Neil Quito (PSW)
Has someone gone above and beyond at work? Give them a High Five!
The High Five program lets you publicly recognize staff members for their outstanding work. High Fives will be posted in your weekly Inside the Circle newsletter.
To give a high five, just click on the button below or use the link in the rotating banner on the Portal home page.
Please note: We do not accept anonymous submissions for this program. High Fives must be submitted by an individual person, whether they are a staff member or member of the community.
Ask Us Anything
If you have concerns about a client/situation or questions about your role, we encourage you to contact your Client Services Supervisor.
Have a question? Submit your questions or feedback anonymously below!
Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers. If your question hasn’t been answered yet, we will get back to you as soon as we can.