Inside the Circle – August 9, 2022

All staff have been enrolled in 3 yearly attestation courses on Dayforce. These attestations are due by March 31, 2023 but we are asking employees to submit as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of each employee to complete their training. This is a paid training opportunity.

Training modules include:

Recently, Circle of Care received funding to continue our Link Generations program! Through this program, clients are able to connect with younger generations and learn from each other, while also creating a significant connection to one another virtually.

Young adults participating in the program undergo a training session prior to the start of the program. They have an open dialogue on topics they would like to discuss, and learn about challenges that may occur when communicating with older adults. Client recruitment for the program will begin in September, and the next session for this program will start in October. If you would like to refer a client to this program, please connect with Mila Robinson, Volunteer Resources Coordinator.

Thank you to everyone who helped obtain this funding, and a special thank you to Lisa Rae  and Josi Sarne for spearheading and putting together the funding application.

Click the link below to read more about our Link Generations program.

Last Day to RSVP for our Summer Social! 

If you haven’t already, we invite you to RSVP to this year’s in-person Summer Social.

If you’re interested in attending the In-Person Summer Social, the deadline to RSVP is today! The event will take place outside in our backyard at 4211 Yonge St. on August 24 from 3pm-6pm (weather permitting). There will be games, food, drinks, a raffle, and prizes!

Have a friendly dog? Bring them to the event and spread some pawsitivity!

PSW Marie explains that her role is important in many ways and sometimes she’s the only one her clients have to depend on.

“I inspire them and make them smile,” Marie proudly says. “It’s always been in my nature to help others.”

In June 2022, Marie was presented with Circle of Care’s Person-Centred Care Award through our Champions of Care program.

AUGUST

Aug 8: Last Day to RSVP to Summer Social

Aug 9: World Indigenous Peoples Day

Aug 24: Summer Social

Circle of Care is hosting free support groups for clients on the following topics:

(1) Virtual Stress Management Support Group starting at the end of August for clients and families. Topics include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relaxation/breathing techniques and conflict resolution.

(2) Early Days Grief Group starting in September. Participants will have the opportunity to acknowledge the death, normalize the common characteristics of grief, and support their early adjustment to the challenging road ahead within a compassionate, judgement–free environment.

If you feel that a client of yours would benefit from this group, we invite you to share the link/information with them.

Congratulations to this week’s Champions of Care nominees:

• “I would like to recognize Aniko Horvath for her persistence and dedication to getting the job done. Aniko has had a to-do list of 130-180 client visits to schedule each week throughout July. She has been able to manage her work days efficiently and has been able to complete tasks on time despite being short of staff and having additional PSW schedules removed along the way. While facing scheduling challenges, Aniko maintains positive relationships with her clients, staff, and peers and truly exemplifies excellence and accountability in her role. Aniko, thank you for giving 100% effort every day, you are amazing!” – Alicia Pelletier