Highlights from this week
- Upcoming Events that May Impact Transit
- Join Us for Our Newcomers Resource Lunch & Learn!
- Upcoming Mask Fit and CPR Sessions
- Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration
- Friendly Reminder: No Lift Policy
- Choosing the Right Footwear for Work
- Save on Work Shoes with Perkopolis
- Limited Time Offer! Purchase Discounted CNE Tickets
- 25% Off Membership at Goodlife Fitness
- Save On Home & Car Insurance
- Try Free Financial Courses
- Learn How to Support Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health: Be There Certificate
- Help Build a Respectful, Bully-Free Workplace
- Improve Your Sleep: Start With This Quick Quiz
- Learn to Cook Healthy Food
- New Staff
- Ask Us Anything
Upcoming Events that May Impact Transit
National Bank Open – Tennis Tournament
- When: July 26 – August 7
- Where:
- Pioneer Village Station: High crowding on subway and surface transfers.
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Finch West Station: The #960 bus is crowded due to people going to the stadium.
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Steeles Avenue West area: Increased bus/shuttle traffic, possible road restrictions.
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Local roads near Shoreham Drive & Weston Road: Drop-offs allowed in some areas, but some streets may be closed.
Reminders & Announcements
Join Us for Our Newcomers Resource Lunch & Learn!
Discover helpful tools, community supports, and resources designed to help newcomers feel welcomed and empowered. This session will provide valuable information and a chance to connect with others. Bring your questions—and your lunch!
- Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Time: 3:00 – 3:40 PM
- Location: Zoom (Meeting ID: 352 957 5239)
- Host: HR Team Member
Please take a moment to complete the short pre-session survey before attending.
Health & Safety
Upcoming Mask Fit and CPR Sessions
Upcoming CPR Dates:
- North York: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 & Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (Both North York sessions have two time slots: 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM)
- Scarborough: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Upcoming Mask Fit Dates (Head Office):
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Appointments must be booked through our vendor, First Aid Care, and can be booked online or by calling 905-272-9214.
Important Reminders:
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your training session starts.
- After booking, speak with your Service Coordinator if you need help rescheduling or have client conflicts. Try to choose a time when you have no client visits.
- Your schedule will be marked as unavailable during training. No need to sign in via phone.
- You’ll be paid 4 hours for CPR training and 1 hour for mask fit. This will be added to your schedule 1–2 weeks after the session and listed as ‘Miscellaneous’ on your paystub.
- All bookings and cancellations must be done through the online portal. You’ll receive confirmation and reminders via email/text.
Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration
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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
Friendly Reminder: No Lift Policy
For your safety, you are not permitted to lift clients or anything over 5 kg.
For full details, please review our No Lift Policy.
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.
Wellness at Work
Save on Work Shoes with Perkopolis
Limited Time Offer! Purchase Discounted CNE Tickets
Circle of Care employees are able to purchase discounted tickets to the CNE this summer (purchase by August 14 for 47% off).
To buy tickets: Canadian National Exhibition Tickets | AuthentiGATE
Access Code: 2025HH4M6F67
25% Off Membership at Goodlife Fitness
Questions? Please reach out to our HR team HRDept@circleofcare.com.
Ready to get started?
Save On Home & Car Insurance
Circle of Care is now offering discounted home and car insurance through our discount program, Perkopolis.
Try Free Financial Courses
Want to improve your budgeting, saving, or fraud prevention skills?
The Credit Counselling Society offers free and short financial courses that you can take at any time, covering topics such as budgeting, credit, saving, and fraud protection.
Learn How to Support Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health: Be There Certificate
Take the free, self-paced Be There Certificate course from Jack.org and Born This Way Foundation. In under 2 hours, learn how to:
- Recognize when someone needs help.
- Start supportive conversations.
- Set boundaries and care for yourself.
Includes real-life videos, interactive lessons, and lifetime access. Available in English, French, and Spanish. Great for personal growth or your resume.
Help Build a Respectful, Bully-Free Workplace
Circle of Care has a zero-tolerance Anti-Bullying Policy, and everyone is responsible for speaking up and promoting a safe and respectful workplace.
Simple Ways To Ensure You’re Treating Others With Respect
- Use sensitive, respectful language.
- Hold team members accountable.
- Support your colleagues.
- Share concerns and solutions with your CSS.
Watch this short video to see how our words and actions matter.
Improve Your Sleep: Start With This Quick Quiz
Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone – sleep impacts your mood, focus, and health. Take this quick sleep quiz from Healthline to check your sleep quality.
Learn to Cook Healthy Food
Eating well is a simple but powerful form of self-care. What you eat affects your energy, mood, and overall health.
Need some healthy meal inspiration? Check out these great resources:
Community Corner
Welcome to Circle of Care
We are pleased to welcome the following new PSWs to Circle of Care:
- Jolie Masivi
- Qiu Xia (Selina) Shang
- Funmilayo Tawoju
- Rafiat Sholola
- Akshyara Thin
- Aditi Magar
- Dimple Reyes
- Tanisha Malvankar
- Kimberly Rivas
- Kemisola Ekeh
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.
Ask Us Anything
How do I use my Perkopolis benefits?
How to Join Perkopolis:
- Go to perkopolis.com and click Sign In/Register (top right).
- Click Register and enter your personal email.
- Check your email and click the link to finish.
- Enter your member ID: CC + your employee ID. (Please note that your employee ID is not your voicemail number. Your Employee ID will be on your Circle of Care employee badge.)
Need help? Contact Perkopolis:
- Phone: 416-236-4985
- Email: customerservice@perkopolis.com or contact our HR at HRDept@circleofcare.com.
Once you are logged into Perkopolis, you can click on the different tabs in order to view items that have discounts – this includes shopping, tickets, and travel. Within the website, you will have access to special discount codes that can be applied to your purchases.
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Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers. If your question hasn’t been answered yet, we will get back to you as soon as we can.