Highlights from this week
- Survey: Help us Improve Hand Hygiene Practices
- Survey: Reintroducing GoodLife Fitness Membership
- Safety Spotlight – Importance of Immunizations
- Safety Spotlight – Slips, Trips and Falls
- Be More Intentional: Meaningful May Calendar
- Sun Life Webinar: How to Start Saving Today
- Free Financial Wellness Tools
- 5 Quick Sunscreen Tips
- High Five
- Ask Us Anything
Survey: Help Us Improve Hand Hygiene Practices
Reminders & Announcements
Survey: Reintroducing GoodLife Fitness Membership
We’re considering reintroducing our corporate partnership with GoodLife Fitness and want your input!
Eligible employees could receive:
- 25% off regular membership rates
- A 30% discount for those who join in the first 4 weeks (discount continues afterward)
- Waived $59 enrollment fee
- Access to 200+ GoodLife locations across Canada
- Corporate rate extended to two family members
We’re currently gauging interest from non-members, but existing members can still complete the survey. If the program launches, existing members will be able to transfer without penalty—and lock in the 30% discount if they switch in the first four weeks.
Please complete the short survey by Friday, May 9:
Health & Safety
Safety Spotlight – Importance of Immunizations
Circle of Care has immunization requirements to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace, and in the community. It’s important for you to maintain immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases because it helps keep you and our clients safe.
- Mumps
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Measles (Rubeola)
- German Measles (Rubella)
- Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
- Chicken Pox
Safety Spotlight – Slips, Trips and Falls
- Our commitment to providing a safe workplace and resources to prevent STF incidents.
- Your responsibility to follow safe work practices and report any potential hazards you encounter.
Wellness at Work
Be More Intentional: Meaningful May Calendar
Sun Life Webinar: How to Start Saving Today
Free Financial Wellness Tools
- Debt & Loan Calculators -See how long it will take to pay off your loans or credit cards
- Savings Calculator -Watch how small monthly savings can grow over time
- Budget Calculator (Excel) – Plan your monthly expenses and track spending
5 Quick Sunscreen Tips
1. Check the Expiry Date
Sunscreen goes bad. If it smells weird, feels gritty, or looks clumpy, toss it. Always check the expiry date.
2. Know How It Works
Sunscreen protects your skin by either blocking or absorbing UV rays. “Broad-spectrum” sunscreens do both and are best. Sensitive skin? Choose one with physical blockers like zinc oxide.
3. Understand the Label
SPF protects against UVB (sunburn). SPF 15 = 15 times longer in the sun without burning.
UVA causes tanning and deeper skin damage. Not always listed on the label, but broad-spectrum products cover both.
4. Use It Right
Sunscreen won’t work well if:
- You sweat or swim without reapplying
- You towel off
- You don’t reapply every 2 hours
- You don’t use enough (about a shot glass full)
- You forget spots like ears, neck, hands, or feet
- You skip it on cloudy days – UV rays still get through!
5. Pick What Works for You
Sunscreen comes as lotions, sprays, gels, sticks, and creams. Choose one that’s water-resistant, broad-spectrum, and at least SPF 30. The rest is up to what feels best on your skin.
Community Corner
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.
A High Five for Odette Catolico
Odette is always ready to help. So many times Odette was asked to work on weekends and she never refused. All her clients love her and never complained during her employment at CofC. She is a very sympathetic and an outgoing person. – Yulia Ioffe
A High Five for Helly Patel
My coordinator Helly is amazing at her job, she answers my calls quickly and responses to any problems that may arise. Even the clients that I have praise her for a job well done! – Neil Quito
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.
PSWs should have the ability to apply to other roles within Circle of Care (like receptionist or coordinator).
All vacancies within Circle of Care are posted to our careers site: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/circleofcare/CANDIDATEPORTAL. Any staff member can apply to a role you are interested in. If your experience and education match what we are looking for, you would be selected to move forward in our recruitment process.
Can a PSW apply for study leave?
PSWs can apply for a Leave of Absence for a study leave here: https://circleofcare.formstack.com/forms/loa_time_off_request
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.