Highlights from this week
- New! Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration, and Upcoming Mask Fit & CPR Sessions
- Canada Life Webinar Series: You can Do Hard Things
- Earth Day: 5 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable at Work
- Choosing the Right Footwear For Work
- Save on Shoes with Our Perkopolis Program
- Feeling Off Lately? Take 10 Minutes for Yourself
- Ask Us Anything
New! Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration
To make the registration process easier, First Aid Care has introduced a dedicated text line for those who may have difficulty booking online.
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Full name
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Email address
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Location
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Preferred training session time
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Please arrive at the training session 15 minutes before the class begins.
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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 and/or mask fit training. Please try to book a date/time where you do not have client visits scheduled.
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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.
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You will be paid a total of 4 hours for the training (CPR) and 1 hour for mask fit – 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’
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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.
Reminders & Announcements
HR Reminder – Vacation Time Entitlement
All PSWs and Homemakers are entitled to annual vacation under the Collective Agreement. Vacation time and vacation pay is based on length of continued service, calculated as of September each year. The following is a breakdown of vacation benefits:
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Length of Service
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Number of Weeks Off
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Vacation Pay %
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1 year – 3 years
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2 weeks
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4%
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3 years – 8 years
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3 weeks
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6%
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8 years – 15 years
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4 weeks
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8%
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15 years – 25 years
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5 weeks
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10%
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Canada Life Webinar Series: You Can Do Hard Things
Earth Day: 5 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable at Work
April 22nd marks Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental awareness and action. At Circle of Care, we believe that sustainability starts with each of us. This year, we are focusing on simple ways to reduce our carbon footprint at work and beyond.
5 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable at Work
- Use reusable mugs, bottles, and utensils.
- Print less—go digital whenever possible.
- Turn off lights and electronics when leaving a room.
- Reduce waste by bringing a packed lunch in reusable containers.
- Support eco-friendly brands and initiatives.
We want to encourage all PSWs to do your part in keeping our communities clean and green. While you’re out in the community visiting clients, take a moment to pick up any litter you may come across. Every small action makes a difference, and by disposing of trash in the nearest bin, you’re helping to create a cleaner environment for everyone!
Let’s make Earth Day special by contributing to a cleaner, healthier community. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to both our clients and the planet!
Health & Safety
Choosing the Right Footwear for Work
- Mandatory closed-toe, non-slip shoes for direct client care areas.
- Water-resistant footwear for wet environments.
- No sandals, high heels, or shoes with holes in direct client areas.
Save on Shoes with Our Perkopolis Program
Circle of Care employees can access exclusive discounts on healthcare-compliant footwear through the Perkopolis program.
Wellness at Work
Feeling off lately? Take 10 Minutes for Yourself
Trouble Falling Asleep?
Ask Us Anything
If you have concerns about a client/situation or questions about your role, we encourage you to contact your Client Services Supervisor.
I would like to know why the PSW meetings we have do not have a management representative or are they just refreshing course meetings. Sometimes we have issues to raise which our coordinators and CSS have failed to help with. If we try to escalate to HR we are called snitches. I’m requesting for a management staff to attend one of these meetings.
Client Services Managers try to attend as many PSW team meetings as they can for into their schedules. If you raise issues with your coordinator or CSS and are not satisfied with their response, you may contact one of the managers directly by phone:
Anna Kornits – ext. 114
Jennifer Hawkins – ext. 367
Why did you stop providing shoe coverings?
Shoe covers were removed from the list of PPE items as they are not a mandatory PPE requirement. Shoe covers will only be provided based on approval from your CSS for infestation purposes. As per our Dress Code policy, you should be wearing appropriate footwear while you are in your client’s home, which means you may be required to have a change of shoes for indoor use. You should never work barefoot or in only socks/stockings.
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