Inside the Circle – August 24, 2022

Circle of Care requires that all PSWs and Homemakers be certified with valid and current CPR training.

We have an upcoming session running in North York on September 21st, and appointments can be booked by clicking the button below.

Important reminders – please read:

• Please arrive at the training session 15 minutes before the class begins.
• Gloves and surgical mask will be required for the duration of the class.
• After you have booked your appointment, please speak to your Service Coordinator if you need any scheduling arrangements and have clients that you will need to be booked off from to attend the CPR training.
• Please try to book a date/time where you do not have client visits scheduled.
•  Your schedule will be blocked as ‘unavailable’ for you to attend the session. You do not need to use your phone to sign into the training.
• You will be paid a total of 4 hours for the training – this will be added to your schedule 1-2 weeks after the session has been completed and you will receive payment. The code will appear on your paystub as ‘Miscellaneous’
• You may not be able to access the login link via the PSW mobile phones, and you may need to access the link using your personal phone or computer.
• All bookings/cancellations must be managed through the online portal. You will receive a confirmation email/text notification and will also receive a session reminder.

Tomorrow is our first in-person social event in three years! There will be a live DJ, fun games, free food, and non-alcoholic drinks. Here is more information about this great event. We hope to see you there!

Where: Outside, in our backyard, at the office – 4211 Yonge St

When: 3pm – 6pm

*Please keep in mind that photos will be taken at the event. 

Parking

Paid parking is available in the garage or on the street. Pleases keep in mind that the Circle of Care reserved parking spots in the garage is only available for those who pay for a monthly parking pass.

When First Arriving

When arriving, please make your way to the registration desk. You will receive a games/booth passport and a food ticket.

COVID-19 Expectations

Though the lock-down has been lifted there are still some COVID-19 expectations during a group event.

Before attending this event please do a COVID-19 check. If you feel as though you have any of the symptoms, please take a rapid-antigen test.

Inside the building: when moving around in the building, you are expected to wear a mask at all times.

Outside: masks are not mandatory when conversing outside.

Washrooms

Washrooms will be available inside the building on the second floor. Follow the signs indicating their location.

In case you missed it, some of our summer students shared their experiences during their time with Circle of Care. Read their thoughts by clicking the button below!

Sinai Health Foundation invites you to the next Sinai Live Town Hall taking place on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

This virtual session, hosted by Melanie Ng of Breakfast Television and CityNews, will feature an expert panel, including Dr. Vanessa Allen, Dr. Robert Maunder and Dr. Howard Ovens. As children return to school and the fall holidays approach, the panelists will provide an update on COVID-19 and answer the top questions from the community.

AUGUST
Aug 24: Summer Social
Aug 31: Sinai Health Town Hall

SEPTEMBER
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Sept 5: Labour Day
Sept 11: Grandparents Day
Sept 22: First Day of Autumn
Sept 25-27: Rosh Hashanah

Circle of Care is hosting free support groups for clients on the following topics:

(1) Virtual Stress Management Support Group starting at the end of August for clients and families. Topics include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relaxation/breathing techniques and conflict resolution.

(2) Early Days Grief Group starting in September. Participants will have the opportunity to acknowledge the death, normalize the common characteristics of grief, and support their early adjustment to the challenging road ahead within a compassionate, judgement–free environment.

If you feel that a client of yours would benefit from this group, we invite you to share the link/information with them.

Having lots of color on your plate is a great sign that you’re getting a variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Dark leafy greens, oranges, tomatoes, and even herbs are loaded with nutritional value. Aiming to have a variety of color at every meal is a way to make sure you are consuming enough fruits and vegetables that are not only higher in nutrition, but keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer.

If you are interested in learning more about healthy eating habits, we recommend the following resources:

• EFAP– there are a number of articles focused on nutrition topics such as how to eat for energy, using food labels and food safety
• Canada’s Food Guide – Tips for Healthy Eating

Congratulations to this week’s Champions of Care nominees:

• “Jessica Collins is always extremely helpful. She is a true team leader. When I have problems with some tasks she always helps. Last week I experienced a challenge in booking a desk in the office using Robin. She helped me right away even though she was very busy. She demonstrates her teamwork skills all the time.” – Yulia Ioffe
•  “I want to express my gratitude to you (Circle of Care) and your services. I recommend Circle of Care to all of my friends, because I’m very happy with your service – compared to other companies I used in the past. I would like to specifically highlight Alexius Yarde for being very helpful. All of the PSWs that come into my house are also very friendly and courteous as well. All the workers change my whole mood and really brighten my day.” – Client