With resources and information being shared regularly, it can be challenging to find everything. There’s a good chance you’ve probably missed something!
Here, we’ve created a timeline for you, with links to everything we’ve shared. Scroll down to the bottom to start at the beginning. New information will be added to the top of the list.
September 30, 2020
August 19, 2020
August 6, 2020
July 24, 2020
- Update Regarding Pandemic Pay – Pandemic pay will be paid on July 24, 2020 to eligible employees, for the previous pay periods during 2020 of April 24 – May 21 and May 22 – June 18.
- Free Annual Passes Available to Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) – frontline workers are eligible for free annual passes to the AGO. Limited time offer.
July 2, 2020
- Communicating with Clients When Wearing a Mask – wearing a mask makes it harder for clients to understand you. Here are some tips to help you communicate more easily with your clients when you’re wearing a mask.
June 29, 2020
- Tips for Hot Weather and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Some advice for protecting yourself from overheating while wearing PPE during your shifts.
June 26, 2020
June 19, 2020
June 17, 2020
- Using PPE During Home Visits – an updated guide to personal protective equipment during home visits.
- A Refresh on Hand Hygiene – remind yourself on the proper technique for washing or cleaning your hands.
June 12, 2020
June 5, 2020
- Updated Information about Pandemic Pay
- Caring Together During COVID-19: Edition 7 – stories of support during pandemic times
May 26, 2020
May 22, 2020
May 19, 2020
- Celebrating PSW Day: I’m Proud to be a PSW Because… Here are all the reasons you shared with us about why you’re proud to be a PSW!
May 15, 2020
- Caring Together During COVID-19: Edition 5 – Celebrating National Nursing Week: May 10-16
May 8, 2020
- Caring Together During COVID-19: Edition 4 – Celebrating Mother’s Day, Participate in PSW Day this Year, Stories for Hospice & Palliative Care Week
May 5, 2020
- It’s Hand Hygiene Day! Learn more about why soap and water are so good at fighting viral infections like COVID-19.
- The Canadian government has invested additional funding into virtual care and mental health resources for Canadians. Learn more.
May 1, 2020
- Caring Together During COVID-19: Edition 3 – Celebrating our Staff, Volunteer, and Community Response!
April 29, 2020
- Canada has lifted work restrictions on international students. If you are an international student, and you would like to increase your hours beyond 20 hours per week, please contact your Service Coordinator to let them know.
- Mt. Sinai Hospital is now providing priority testing to our PSWs.
April 27, 2020
- An updated list of childcare facilities in the Toronto area is now available, along with information about how to get your child enrolled in a facility.
April 24, 2020
- Caring Together During COVID-19 – Edition 2: Thank You for All Your Hard Work!
April 17, 2020
- Caring Together During COVID-19 – Edition 1: a new weekly newsletter highlighting the best of Circle of Care
April 15, 2020
- COVID-19 testing: information about who should get tested, and where you can go get tested.
- Free yoga resources for frontline workers
April 13, 2020
April 9, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions about Caring for a Client with COVID-19
April 7, 2020
- Information about taking the TTC during the pandemic.
April 6, 2020
- A list of companies providing free food and drinks to frontline workers
- Information about the new financial assistance being given to all parents with kids 0-12 in Ontario, as well as how to apply for the payment.
April 2, 2020
- Posted a memo related to mask use.
- Provided resources from the government related to facilities open for childcare for frontline workers.
- Shared some advice around taking your mind off the news.
March 27, 2020
- Shared some advice around managing anxiety during this stressful time.
March 24, 2020
- Provided an updated step-by-step process for PSWs providing home care, regarding Personal Protective Equipment. The post explains what to wear for each visit, and how to safety conduct care in the home.
March 20, 2020
- Notified PSWs that your paystubs may be delayed in the mail. You are still being paid on time.
March 18, 2020
- Blog post of FAQs related to COVID-19 and questions that clients may have for you. This post provides a list of commonly asked questions, and help for you on how to answer those questions.
- Shared a tipsheet from HR about applying for EI.
March 17, 2020
- Blog post about the Employee Assistance Plan, what it is, and how to access it. If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, please use this resource – it is free for you.
March 11, 2020
- Updated blog post (also sent out as an All-Call) on Helping to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Infections.
- Shared a link to Canadian Public Health.
- Shared a letter that was sent from CEO Carey Lucki to all our clients by mail.
March 6, 2020
- Updated blog post of FAQs related to infection prevention and coronavirus (now called COVID-19)
January 27, 2020
- Blog post of FAQs related to coronavirus.
- Shared the Ontario website with info on the coronavirus.