Highlights from this Week
- Submit your COVID-19 Booster Dose
- Perkopolis Benefit Program
- Hand Hygiene
- Tips to Spring into Wellness
- PSW Recap
- Champions of Care Nominations
News & Information
Submit your COVID-19 Booster Dose
Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and our community from COVID-19 and its variants. If you have not already done so, please consider getting your third dose (first booster) as soon as possible.
As a reminder, once you have received the third dose (first booster), please submit a copy to HRDept@circleofcare.com. You will also receive an additional 1 hour of payment on an upcoming paycheque.
Perkopolis Benefit Program
Did you know about the savings and deals available to you through the Perkopolis Benefit Program?
Perkopolis has partnered with Circle of Care to offer staff exclusive deals, including:
• tickets for movies, theatre, and sporting events
• discounts on brand name items and services
• hotel deals across Canada and internationally
• and big savings on travel – from one-night getaways to family holidays to Disney, and more!
This program is easy for you to access and take advantage of – just create an account, log in, and start shopping! Click the button below to register and enter member ID Code: CARE16PERK and start saving on your favourite brands, activities, and excursions
Hand Hygiene: How to Clean your Hands Properly
Hand hygiene may be accomplished using soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub. Learning to wash our hands in the right place, at the right time, and using the right product can significantly decrease the risk of transmission of germs. Soap and water should be used when the hands are visibly soiled, and an alcohol based hand sanitizer should be used when there is no visible dirt on the hands.
It is important to perform hand hygiene in the following instances:
• Before touching a client
• Before touching a client’s medication
• After body fluid exposure, or risk of exposure
• After touching a client
• After touching a client’s surroundings
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Wellness at Work
Tips to Spring into Wellness!
Happy Spring! As we are halfway through the month of May, now is a great time to get moving as we transition into the warmer months. Here are seven hints to help you ‘spring into wellness’ and the activities of summer:
- Wake up early to exercise. The mornings are warming up, and spring means the sun rises earlier each day. So take good advantage of this change. Get out and exercise before starting your day, whether it’s going for a run or walking the dog. Exercising before work can begin your day on a high note with clarity and energy.
- Update your workout attire. Proper footwear can help support an active lifestyle by providing important support for your joints. In addition, new lightweight clothing can help you manage heat and perspiration to optimize comfort when exercising. And be sure you’re properly equipped before starting a new workout routine.
- Eat your daily fruits and vegetables – and enjoy what is in season. Spring is a great season to add new fruits and vegetables to your diet. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, and recommends that half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Rhubarb, Strawberries, Carrots, Cucumber, Mushrooms and Asparagus are currently in season for the Spring.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. It’s a solid foundation and great start for any day. And make sure to partner a morning exercise routine with a healthy breakfast. You’ll need energy to make the most of your fitness regimen.
- Drink a good amount of water throughout the day. For your body to perform at a high level, it’s essential to stay hydrated. A glass of water can also be a good appetite suppressant and can help maintain a healthy weight. Try a squeeze of lemon in your water to add a bit of zest.
- Practice good sleeping habits. Strive to sleep 6-8 hours each night. Also, staying up late has been shown to increase the likelihood of overeating. Achieving proper rest will help reduce the opportunity to make bad diet decisions while preparing you for the demands of the next day.
- Schedule screenings and doctor’s appointments. Spring is a good time for a health tune-up. For example, before starting an exercise routine, it’s always recommended to check with your primary care physician. And are there any allergy medications that need to be refilled before heading outside? When the weather turns warm and the blossoms start coming out, it’s our signal to get ahead of the game for making each summer fun and rewarding. Many of the activities above can be done with friends, family and coworkers for mutual reinforcement.
Coming Up Soon…
JUNE
June is Pride Month, National Indigenous Month, Italian Heritage Month, & Portuguese Heritage Month
June 10: Portugal Day
June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD)
Paid training opportunities are available to you on the Dayforce Learning App and accessible via the Dayforce website: Dayforcehcm.com. You can use the below PDF to assist you in logging in. Your credentials will be the exact same as when you log in to the standard Dayforce App (to view your pay stubs).
Caring Together
Highlighting the Impacts Our PSWs Have Made
Last Thursday was PSW Day and we highlighted a few of our PSWs who shared their stories of how they’ve made an impact in the lives of their clients. We also highlighted some testimonials from clients to compliment our PSW stories.
A Message from CEO Carey Lucki on Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day
This PSW Day, CEO Carey Lucki highlighted the importance of you, our Personal Support Workers. Learn more about what she had to say.
Champions of Care Nominations
Congratulations to this week’s Champions of Care nominees:
- “PSW Alice Magtalas was in a client’s home when the client became pale and unable to talk or vocalize. The client’s spouse and family were present and became distressed, but Alice recognized immediately that the client was choking and called 911. The spouse and family began to try to clear the blockage from the client’s throat but were unsuccessful. Alice confidently stepped in, saying she was a trained first aider. Alice administered abdominal thrusts and the item was dislodged from the client’s throat. The paramedics arrived shortly after and commended Alice for taking action. Alice demonstrated excellence in care by recognizing signs of choking and acting quickly and calmly to save the client’s life. Thank you Alice!” – Emma Vigil
- “I really enjoyed my ride with my iRIDE Driver Michael Rutherford. He was really easy to talk to and is so sweet and kind. I was going home from Toronto General Hospital and really enjoyed my experience. It was like riding with family!” – Client
- “Yana Zveiris is always very helpful, especially in resolving difficult situations, very attentive to details and shares positive attitude to the work. I am grateful for having the opportunity to work with Yana since she is a dedicated and cooperative professional. I would say Yana is really one of a kind!” – Circle of Care Partner
- “I want to nominate Alla Iularji. She is the most incredible, amazing, supportive, and hardworking person. She always cares about her clients, and is ready to help everyone and does her job with all of her heart. I just wanted to express our deep gratitude for the dedicated work she is doing for clients day after day. Thank you Alla for your support and professionalism, it’s a pleasure to work with you!” – Circle of Care Partner
- “Bogdana Kokovina is a very professional person who always give very precise instructions, responds to all emails in a timely manner, is very helpful and is just an easy person to work with! Wishing all the best to Bogdana.” – Circle of Care Partner
Ask Us Anything
We invite you to submit your questions or feedback below. Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers, so if you’ve asked a question that hasn’t been answered yet, we will get back to you in the coming weeks.