Highlights from this week
- Health Care Worker Assist Program
- Reminder: Send Us Your Recipes for Nutrition Month!
- Lost and Found at Reception
- Safe Lifting and Transfers: Protect Yourself and Your Clients
- Nutrition Month Calendar
- The First Step: A Mental Health Learning Series
- Take a Break with a Rejuvenating Massage
- Webinar: Navigating the Real Estate Market in 2025
- Slips Trips and Falls eLearning
Health Care Worker Assist Program
Taking care of others is important, but so is taking care of yourself.
If you feel stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, free and confidential support is available! The Health Care Worker Assist Program is specially designed for healthcare and community care workers like you.
What help is available?
- Talk to a trained professional for support
- Learn ways to manage stress and feel better
- Get help finding other support if needed
How to get support:
- Call: 1-877-767-9642
- Email: CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca
- Sign up online: Ontario Shores Health Care Worker Assist Program
Reminders and Announcements
Reminder: Send us your Recipes for Nutrition Month!
There’s still time to join the March Nutrition Month Challenge!
Send us your favourite 5-ingredient recipe or 10-minute meal, snack, or smoothie for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
At the end of the challenge, we’ll put together a virtual recipe book with all the submissions so you can discover new ideas from your colleagues.
To enter, submit your recipe and a photo to HRDept@circleofcare.com by March 31.
Lost & Found at Reception
Health and Safety
Safe Lifting and Transfers: Protect Yourself and Your Clients
Lifting and moving clients can be physically demanding, and improper techniques can lead to injuries. Whether you’re helping a client stand, sit, or transfer, following safe body mechanics can make a big difference.
Here are five key techniques to keep in mind:
- Keep your back and neck straight. Look forward, not down, and avoid bending your back too much.
- Use your core muscles for support. Tighten your stomach muscles to stay strong and balanced.
- Bend at your knees, not your back. Squat down with your knees instead of bending forward.
- Hold the client close to your body. The closer they are, the less strain on your back.
- Lift with your legs, not your back. Your leg muscles should do most of the work, not your back or arms.
Tip: If the client is uncooperative, too heavy, or in an awkward position, get help. Do not lift more than you can comfortably handle. Ask for help to avoid injury to yourself or the client.
Wellness at Work
Nutrition Month Calendar
Nourish to Flourish! Small, mindful choices can transform our health, mood, and daily lives.
This Nutrition Month Calendar developed by Alberta Health Services is packed with simple daily tips, meal ideas, and smart food habits to help you eat well all month long. Learn how to save money on groceries
- Discover easy meal planning tricks
- Try new, nutritious recipes
- Make food choices that support your health and well-being
What we eat fuels more than just our bodies, it shapes how we feel, think, and connect with others. This Nutrition Month, let’s explore simple ways to nourish ourselves and feel our best every day.
First Step: A Mental Health Learning Series
Condition Critical
What happens when we ignore our mental health for too long? In this chapter, Michael Landsberg reflects on the moment he hit rock bottom, shedding light on the importance of recognizing when we need help and finding hope even in our darkest moments.
Take a Break with a Rejuvenating Massage!
We’re bringing back our relaxing massage session! Enjoy a 15-minute massage from a registered massage therapist and take some time to unwind.
Sign up for a free session between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Boardroom A.
Learning in Action
Webinar: Navigating the Real Estate Market in 2025
Join RBC’s expert advisors for an information session and discussion about the real estate market in 2025.
Whether you are a prospective buyer, seller, or someone who currently has a mortgage and is looking for advice, this session will offer you insights on financial planning, mortgages, & the real estate market.
Guest Speakers:
- Gurnek (Nick) Bassi, Senior Mortgage Specialist
- David Robbio, Broker & Team Leader, Robbio Realty Group
- George Tsvetanov, CFP, RBC Financial Planner
Click on the date to register for an upcoming session:
Slips, Trips, and Falls (STF) Prevention eLearning
Slips, trips, and falls (STF) are among the most common causes of workplace injuries.
To help everyone stay informed, prevent injuries, and reinforce key safety practices, all employees who have not yet completed the Slips, Trips, & Falls Prevention eLearning module should do so by April 2025. If you already completed the module in 2024, this is a great chance to review and refresh your knowledge.
To access the module:
- Log into Dayforce
- Go to the ‘Learning’ tab
- Select ‘Courses Catalogue’ at the top
- Enroll in the STF Prevention module
Community Corner
High Five!
Has someone gone above and beyond at work? Give them a High Five!
The High Five program lets you publicly recognize staff members for their outstanding work. High Fives will be posted in your weekly Inside the Circle newsletter.
To give a high five, just click on the button below or use the link in the rotating banner on the Portal home page.
Please note: We do not accept anonymous submissions for this program. High Fives must be submitted by an individual person, whether they are a staff member or member of the community.
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