Inside the Circle – June 27, 2023

We have made changes to the timeline for new hires to request changes to their availability. Starting immediately, new hires will only need to wait six (6) months before requesting any changes to their availability. Previously, new hires needed to wait 18 months. Please note that all availability requests will need to be filled out by form that will automatically be submitted to your CSS.

This is our final reminder to complete the mandatory Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) course in Dayforce, as an initiative to increase awareness of MSD risk and prevention.

The training course can be accessed through your Dayforce account, or via the PSW portal and will take about 20 minutes to complete. This is paid training time, and employees will have until June 30, 2023 to complete the training. For those who complete the course prior to the June 30th deadline, please note that payment will be issued in July.

For step-by-step instructions on how to access Dayforce Learning, please visit our guide by clicking the button below:

Using correct body mechanics will help you avoid musculoskeletal strain, injuries to yourself or your client, and tiredness.

Some basic Body Mechanic practices to keep in mind to prevent MSDs:

When Standing

• Keep your feet flat on the floor and about 12 inches apart
• Do not lock your knees
• Be aware of your posture – keep your shoulders down, chest out, and back straight
• Change position as often as you can to relieve stress on your spine, increase circulation, and decrease muscle fatigue
• Stretch when you can you can to help ease muscle tightness
• Wear shoes that give you a firm foundation and keep you from slipping

When Lifting

• Your feet should be flat on the floor, apart, with one foot slightly in front of the other
• Before lifting, move close to and directly in front of the object
• Hold the object close to your body
• Keep your back straight
• Bend from your hips and knees – do not bend at your waist
• Avoid bending and twisting at the same time
• Lift the object using your arms and leg muscles
• Hold the object close to your body at your waist level
• Use the same process if you need to push or pull something heavy

For more information, please review our Safe Operating Procedure for Good Body Mechanics:

A reminder that this year’s social event will be held next week on July 5th from 3:00-6:00pm outside at the backyard of our office building (4211 Yonge St).

If you have not RSVP’d yet, please do so before June 28 by clicking the button below.

For those who have RSVP’d, please select your preferred meal by June 28 by clicking the button below.

Circle of Care is proud to offer discount tickets to this year’s CNE. Purchase your CNE tickets online with our corporate code and save! CNE Corporate rates are the lowest available. You will save off gate prices and retail partner prices too – up to 43% off in savings!

Click the button below to learn more:

As per Article 3.03 of the Collective Agreement, employees are reminded that they will need to work 1300 hours in this current calendar year to qualify for/maintain full time status for the 2024 calendar year. If you are interested in working more hours or expanding your availability, please contact your Service Coordinator.

For more information, please visit our Employment Status and Sick Time FAQ and/or the Collective Agreement by clicking below:

Is there any possibility to quit on my health benefits? I have already 2 health benefits – 1 from my other job, and 1 from my husband’s job. I don’t need 3 health benefits.

You are not able to opt out of your health benefits. You can contact your Union regarding this issue by calling SEIU Local 1 Canada Member Resource Centre: 1877-672-7348.

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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.