Inside the Circle – January 11, 2022

We are currently hiring a Data Specialist. If you think that you or someone you know would be a good fit for this role, we invite you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Circle of Care recently elevated our presence on Indeed and Glassdoor with job seeker-related content, photos and regular company updates! These updates ensure that we are top of mind for candidates who are searching for new career opportunities as a Personal Support Worker, Registered Healthcare Professional or Office Support Staff.

We need your help!
As a current employee, we would love you to leave a review of your experience with Circle of Care on the Indeed or Glassdoor page. This is your opportunity to share what makes the Circle of Care community so special.

You can book a booster shot through the government’s website by clicking the button below. Make sure to check the listed locations constantly as new availability is being added daily.

If you have received a booster dose, you can download your updated vaccine certificate with official QR code or visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ to learn how to get your enhanced vaccine certificate. Make sure to save and submit your proof of vaccination to HRDept@circleofcare.com. Once you have submitted your booster information, you will receive an additional 1 hour of paid time. This will be added to an upcoming pay with the code ‘vaccine payout’.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of their social, educational, or financial status. Learn more about what domestic violence is, some tips for how to identify it, and resources to turn to for help.

Burnout is a stress condition brought on by being involved in an intense situation for a long period of time without enough rest and recreation. For many of us, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a risk factor for burnout.

Common symptoms of burnout can include:

• Feeling numb about work-related activities: It becomes hard to care about your work when you are experiencing burnout.
• Physical symptoms: Chronic stress may lead to physical symptoms, like headaches and stomachaches or intestinal issues.
• Emotional exhaustion: Burnout causes people to feel drained, unable to cope, and tired. They often lack the energy to get their work done.
• Reduced performance: Individuals with burnout feel negative about tasks. They have difficulty concentrating and often lack creativity.

Tips for managing burnout

• Set aside time in your day for relaxation exercises such as stretching or meditation.
• Write down key values and things in your life that you are grateful for.
• Be connected and engaged with friends and family.
• Practice healthy habits such as healthy eating, drinking plenty of water, getting adequate sleep and exercising.
• Talk to your friends, family, colleagues about your feelings. Don’t let anger, despair or frustration build up.
• Recognize when you’re pushing yourself too hard and depleting your inner resources.

Start the New Year off in a positive mindset! The phrase “the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude” is a testament to how important your mindset can be. Try to recognize negative thought patterns and when they happen, counter them with positive thoughts or affirmations.

Congratulations to this week’s Champions of Care nominees:

• “Thank you to Amin Rajani for taking time on his day off to explain how his interval care works and to try to transfer the client from the schedule on his day off. He always tries to help in difficult situations.” – Valentina Burman
• “Victorya Trileshinsky always takes time out of her day to help if we need a Russian translator, or if no Service Coordinator is available. She’s very compassionate with the work she does.” – Jessica Collins
• “I want to thank Yulia Ioffe for all her help and for being supportive and understanding. My mom is now in a long term care home. Many many thanks for everything Yulia has done for my mother and our family.” – Client’s daughter