Inside the Circle – January 17 2023

Every year, Circle of Care is required to update its list of employees whose family members receive Circle of Care services. This includes, but is not limited to: Homemaking and Personal Support, Holocaust Survivor Services, Meals on Wheels, iRIDE and Adult Day Program.

If you have a family member who is receiving Circle of Care services, please notify your CSS with your name, the name of the relative receiving assistance, your relationship to the client, and the type of service/program by Wednesday, January 25.

It is perfectly fine for your family member to receive services from us, but Circle of Care needs to know about all conflicts of interest, to avoid any potential problems from occurring. If you do not let us know about a family member receiving our services, this could result in the loss of services for your relative.

If you have any questions, please review Circle of Care’s Conflict of Interest Policy on the PSW Portal (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r5rY-SjdPxiQVKG1oAgtd5obAKB5fPKU/view) or contact your CSS directly. Thank you.

Attention ALL PSWs: If you have not done so already, please complete your MANDATORY Dementia courses (15 mins each or less). This is paid time! You must self-enroll in Dayforce under the ‘courses catalog’. Watch the video below for instructions on how to self-enroll, if needed.

ROUND 2 Contest to win $100 Applause Points!

Complete 6 Dementia Training modules in Dayforce before March 31 to be entered to win $100 worth of Applause points!
(Those who complete the courses from 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2023 will be entered in this draw.)

If you have any issues in Dayforce saying your course is ‘in progress’ when you indeed have completed the course through to the end – please contact IT help desk to report the issue – call 647-943-1332. There is a laptop set up at the office 4211 Yonge Street to use as well, if you have issues on your phone.

Alternatively you may contact learning.development@circleofcare.com with any e-learning comments, concerns or navigation issues.

Join us for an upcoming webinar hosted by NYTHP focused on fitness and mental health, hosted by Sharna Florence. Sharna is is a fitness specialist, nutritionist, and lifestyle coach. During the webinar she will teach exercise tips to build confidence and connection in your mind and body, as well as tips for movement, posture, and balance.

Date: Friday, January 20
Time: 10:15am – 11:00am

Upcoming Webinar: Coffee with NYTHP Doctors

Circle of Care is part of the NYTHP. Join us for a virtual discussion with the OHT Primary Care Leadership for a discussion on mental health and burnout, as well as updates on RSV, the rhinovirus, the flu, and more. There will also be an opportunity for
staff to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am

Circle of Care employees have access to the following gym benefits through the North York Toronto Health Partners:

• 3 months of free gym membership
• 1 free fitness and lifestyle assessment
• 2 free personal training sessions

For more information, and to register for this benefit, please click below.

Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a New Year on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, and has strongly influenced Lunar New Year celebrations both in China and in worldwide regions. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit, which is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity. Chinese New Year is celebrated starting Sunday, January 22.