Inside the Circle – February 20, 2024

Last chance to participate in Elder Abuse training sessions happening now!

This training has been so popular most dates are fully booked, but there are some spots left for the following sessions:

Group N Tues 26th March 2:30-5:00pm Tues 9th Apr 3:00-4:30pm
Group O Wed 27th March 12:00- 2:30pm Wed 10th April 1:00-2:30pm
Group P Wed 27th March 2:30- 5:00pm Wed 10th April 3:00-4:30pm

You must attend both sessions!

Sign up here: https://circleofcare.formstack.com/forms/elder_abuse_awareness_training_2024

If you have any issues signing up please call IT or contact learning.development@circleofcare.com

Please fill out the Attestations form if you haven’t done so already: https://circleofcare.formstack.com/forms/attestations_form

Work relationships are important for how you feel about your job. When people are not polite and respectful, it can make you feel tired, not want to work, and even cause health problems.

Everyone at Circle of Care must follow our policy against bullying. We need to make sure we treat each other with respect and politeness.

Here’s what you can do to treat others well:

• Use kind and respectful words
• Make sure everyone follows the rules
• Support your coworkers
• Talk to your supervisor if you have any worries or ideas

Stay on guard against COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses. Follow these steps:

• Wash your hands regularly.
• Ensure you feel well before starting your shift.
• Stay home if unwell or showing symptoms.
• If symptomatic, stay home for 24-48 hours, take a rapid test, and report results.
• Report a positive COVID-19 test to the office.
• Follow PPE protocol: wear masks for all clients.
• Monitor clients for new symptoms, report to CSS, and use additional PPE when needed (gloves, eye protection, isolation gown). Stay safe!

Don’t forget to check-out the ‘Beyond Silence’ app! This is a free and confidential mental health support program to our PSWs and Homemakers. Through the app, you can access resources to support your mental well-being, and you are able to speak with a trained Peer Support Provider. You can access the app on your Circle of Care work phone, and on your personal device.

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For more information about the program, please visit: https://psw.circleofcare.com/index.php/health-safety/wellness-at-work/

Our DEI Committee has put together a list of books, podcasts, and other resources to help you learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion. To view the list of resources, please visit:
https://psw.circleofcare.com/index.php/health-equity-respect-diversity-in-the-workplace/diversity-and-inclusion

We also have a DEI e-learning catalog in Dayforce, and employees are able to self-enroll in these courses.

Join us for the Human Library, a virtual DEI event where you can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. This unique experience creates a safe space for conversation between “books,” who openly share their diverse backgrounds and experiences, and “readers,” who engage in enriching and respectful conversations.

Date: March 5th
Time: 9am – 11am

Please note this is an interactive experience, and participants are expected to stay for the full session. As a reader, you’ll be assigned to read 2-3 ‘Books’ in groups of 6-10 people.

To register, click here: Eventbrite link and select the date.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-human-library-tickets-568476236727

All employees are reminded that they must ensure that all workplace injuries, incidents and hazards are reported. If you are injured while working, please make sure to report this to the Call Centre, your Service Coordinator or your CSS. All employees are encouraged to review our resources related to incident reporting below.

If you have any questions, please reach out to HRDept@circleofcare.com

Incident & Hazard Reporting & Investigation Policy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZbmZVBSODaUHpcczdF0Tlsrv4eNhZ10h/view

February 28 is Anti-Bullying Day, also known as Pink Shirt Day.

Bullying is when someone hurts another person on purpose, especially if they think that person is weaker. It can cause a lot of pain that lasts a long time and might happen many times. Bullying can lead to depression, anxiety, and feeling bad about yourself. It can happen in different ways, like using mean words, hurting someone physically, leaving them out, or bullying online.

Here’s what you can do:

• Get support. Talk to a colleague, friend, or family member who will support you. Work together to speak out against bullying and harassment.
• Stand up for someone who is being bullied, whether in person or online. Let them know they don’t deserve to be treated that way. Don’t join in or encourage bullying.
• Learn about our anti-bullying policy. Understand the different types of bullying and how to recognize when someone might be bullied.

Anti-Bullying Policy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hWtq4VJ8L3rPTeroDGaf_Mibg8M89CuH/view?pli=1

• Jubeth Bancairen
• Marivel Tamayo
• Binisha Manandhar
• Vrushaliben Patel
• Rupinder Kaur
• Monika Shah
• Shreya Bashyal
• Krishnakurmai Chaudhari