Inside the Circle – August 2, 2022

There are 367 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario and 77.9% of the confirmed cases were reported by Toronto Public Health.

Monkeypox can spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets (e.g. coughing, sneezing, talking, etc) or through close, physical contact with someone who has Monkeypox (especially from contact with the rash, bodily fluids (e.g. blood, saliva, urine, etc), and/or scabs). It can also spread by touching contaminated items (e.g. bedding, clothes, etc).

At Circle of Care 4 point PPE (mask, eye protection, isolation gown, gloves) are required for any client that screens positive or is a confirmed case of Monkeypox.

To learn more about the virus and how to protect yourself, click the button down below.

Starting mid-August, the Client Services Coordination team will have float coordinators assigned to specific teams. This will help to provide better support to Service Coordinators and their caseloads.

“By having a float coordinator specifically assigned to a team, they can become familiar with the clients, geography, and staff on that team,” says Aleksandra Janik, Client Services Manager.

By making this change, there will be an increased amount of continuity for our clients and dedicated support for staff if they were to replace someone temporarily for vacation.

Cynthia has been with Circle of Care for 20 years and is a leader for our PSW team.

“There will always be challenges and stressful situations that come into your life. It’s how you manage them that’s really important,” says Cynthia.

In June 2022, Cynthia was presented with Circle of Care’s Champion of the Year Award through our Champions of Care program.

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

The deadline to RSVP is fast approaching! All RSVPs are due August 8. 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!

AUGUST

Aug 8: Last Day to RSVP to Summer Social

Aug 9: World Indigenous Peoples Day

Aug 24: Summer Social

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) will run from August 19-September 5. Circle of Care is pleased to offer CNE tickets to employees at a discounted price. Please click the button below and input the access code to purchase tickets and enjoy the highlights of the CNE, including the farm, air show, concerts and entertainment, food and shopping, heritage walking tours, rides and games, and of course exhibits!

Access Code: 2022VVY6YTHC

Your mental health is a priority, which is why we welcome you to check out Wellness Together Canada which has a number of resources and support tools available for free to all Canadians. Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental distress since the COVID-19 pandemic, with funding from the Government of Canada. Canadians are facing challenges at a scale they have never seen before, from social isolation and financial insecurity to substance use concerns and racial inequality. Whatever you’re going through, remember that you are not alone.

There are a number of tools and resources available on the platform that you have access to including:
• Education and self-learning resources
• Mental wellness self-assessment
• Phone counselling services (available 24/7)
• Free apps and tools support your wellness and track progress
• Peer and community support groups

Congratulations to this week’s Champions of Care nominees:

•  “Family wanted to thank PSW Rita Adhikari for being patient and wonderful with the client – who has since moved to a Long Term Home Care. They expressed their appreciation for her support and noted that Rita was wonderful with the client’s memory loss. They also expressed how much they will miss Rita.” – Emma Vigil