{"id":10471,"date":"2025-05-12T17:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=10471"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:39:00","slug":"inside-the-circle-may-13-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/12\/inside-the-circle-may-13-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Circle &#8211; May 13, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-1-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;5px&#8221; column_border_color=&#8221;#fcaf17&#8243; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Highlights from this week<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Health Care Worker Assist Program<\/li>\n<li>Reminder: Personal Support Worker Day is May 19!<\/li>\n<li>HR Reminder \u2013 Employee Information<\/li>\n<li>Survey: Annual Hand Hygiene<\/li>\n<li>New Dayforce Home Page<\/li>\n<li>Survey: Mask Use Among PSWs<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Mask Fit and CPR Sessions<\/li>\n<li>New! Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration<\/li>\n<li>Women&#8217;s Health Week<\/li>\n<li>Empathy: What It Really Means<\/li>\n<li>Blog: Sympathy vs. Empathy in Caregiving<\/li>\n<li>Free Financial Webinars<\/li>\n<li>Open Circle for Working Mothers<\/li>\n<li>New Staff<\/li>\n<li>High Five<\/li>\n<li>Ask Us Anything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]<strong>Health Care Worker Assist Program<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9510&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Taking care of others is important, but so is taking care of yourself.<strong> If you feel stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, free and confidential support is available<\/strong> through the Health Care Worker Assist Program, designed for healthcare and community care workers like you.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What help is available?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to a trained professional for support<\/li>\n<li>Learn ways to manage stress and feel better<\/li>\n<li>Get help finding other support if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to get support:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Call:<\/strong> 1-877-767-9642<\/div>\n<div><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a id=\"OWA5fee8ddd-2b54-52a3-e7e2-5dd07faac140\" class=\"x_PrimaryLink x_HighlightSol x_HighlightSol--core x_LinkBase x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca\" href=\"mailto:CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca\" data-outlook-id=\"9353eb4f-e39a-4078-bd70-ba68e102e7dc\">CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca<\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>Sign up online for free and confidential support.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; 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column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Reminders &amp; Announcements&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745851624673{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]<strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"127\">Personal Support Worker Day is May 19!<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5317&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; 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line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>HR Reminder \u2013 Employee Information<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;4194&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]All employees are encouraged to make sure their <strong>personal contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address etc.) is up-to-date in Dayforce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can check your paystub by logging into Dayforce to confirm if your address is correct. Employees are able to change their personal information by logging onto the Ceridian Dayforce site.<strong> If there are any questions, or to have your information updated, please reach out to <a id=\"OWA50472174-3ed9-18d5-7e75-a2f1f756d167\" class=\"PrimaryLink HighlightSol HighlightSol--core LinkBase OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:HRDept@circleofcare.com\" href=\"mailto:HRDept@circleofcare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"85492fc0-e2e3-4a7b-8bee-9e90396dad0a\">HRDept@circleofcare.com<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>Annual Hand Hygiene Survey!<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5352&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div>\n<p>Let\u2019s work together to keep our hands clean and stay healthy! <strong>Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Complete Survey Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/HandHygiene2025&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>New Dayforce Home Page<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10516&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re pleased to share that as of May 5, your Dayforce landing page has been updated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can now personalize your landing page by selecting your preferred widgets. To customize your page:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to Dayforce. <\/strong>Access your account using your standard login credentials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go to the Favourites Section. <\/strong>Locate the Favourites section on your dashboard and click Edit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manage Your Widgets:<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add a Widget:<\/strong>\u00a0Click the\u00a0<strong>\u201c+\u201d<\/strong> icon next to a widget to add it to your favourites.<br \/>\n<em>Note: You can have up to 6 favourites at a time.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remove a Widget:<\/strong>\u00a0Click the\u00a0<strong>\u201cX\u201d<\/strong> icon next to any widget currently in your favourites to remove it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rearrange Widgets:<\/strong> Drag and drop widgets within your favourites to reorder them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save changes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or need help with customization, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hrdept@circleofcare.com\" data-outlook-id=\"7879eb4f-85a6-4070-9f79-d9e74a042d59\">hrdept@circleofcare.com<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>Survey: Mask Use Among PSWs<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;3544&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Joint Health and Safety Committee will be discussing our universal masking policy at our upcoming meeting in June. <strong>To better understand the direction we would like to go in, we would like to understand current mask usage for PSWs. 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You do not need to use your phone to sign into the training.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>You will be paid a total of 4 hours for the training (CPR) and 1 hour for mask fit<\/strong> \u2013 this will be added to your schedule 1-2 weeks after the session has been completed. The code will appear on your paystub as \u2018Miscellaneous\u2019<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>All bookings\/cancellations must be managed through the online portal. <strong>You will receive a confirmation email\/text notification and will also receive a session reminder.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Mask Fitting and CPR Sign Up&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/firstaidcare.ca\/circleofcare-firstaidcare-ca\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7e9b2&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;2%&#8221; constrain_group_2=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]<strong>New! Dedicated Text Line for CPR Registration<\/strong>[\/heading][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div>To make the CPR registration process easier, First Aid Care has introduced a new text line for those who may have difficulty booking online. <strong>You can now text 647-496-5189 with the details below to be registered manually:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Full name<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Email address<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Location<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Preferred training session time<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]<strong>Women&#8217;s Health Week<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5030&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">For Women\u2019s Health Week, we\u2019re highlighting resources that focus on the whole person from understanding perimenopause to staying well as you age. <strong>If you want to learn more about what your body may be going through, here are some easy-to-read, tools that can help:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">Is This Menopause? Or Perimenopause? Hot flashes? Brain fog? Mood swings? Trouble sleeping? <strong>If you&#8217;ve been feeling out of sync, it might not just be stress, it could be hormonal changes. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menopauseandu.ca\/am-i-in-menopause\/menopause-diagnostic-quiz\/\">Menopause and U, offers a helpful Menopause Quiz<\/a>, real stories, and tips for helping symptoms like sleep troubles and low mood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">Did you know menopause can happen before age 45? Or even before 40?<strong> This helpful guide from the <a href=\"https:\/\/womenshealth.gov\/menopause\/early-or-premature-menopause\">U.S. Office on Women\u2019s Health<\/a> explains the signs, causes and emotional impact of early menopause along with what to do if you\u2019re unsure where you stand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Women\u2019s Health Concern offers over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womens-health-concern.org\/help-and-advice\/factsheets\/\">30 downloadable factsheets<\/a> on topics like <\/strong>HRT (what it is, risks, and benefits) and emotional wellness during hormonal changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/menopausefoundationcanada.ca\/resources\/\">Menopause Foundation of Canada<\/a> offers even more tools, videos, and educational materials <strong>to help you better understand the menopause journey.<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re in it, approaching it, or supporting someone who is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; 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tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Wellness at Work&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745854656571{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Empathy: What It Really Means<\/b><\/div>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;934&#8243; 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When a client shares something emotional or difficult, it\u2019s easy to feel unsure about what to say. <strong>That\u2019s where empathy comes in.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Empathy says: \u201cI\u2019m here with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sympathy says: \u201cI feel bad for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Both come from a good place, but empathy creates connection and helps clients feel heard. <strong>This video explains what empathy sounds like and why it matters.<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/1Evwgu369Jw?si=ahDwiTMNWZFUXx0G&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>Sympathy vs. Empathy in Caregiving<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10112&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This blog explains how empathy can help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with clients and families.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Read Blog Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.familyresourcehomecare.com\/sympathy-vs-empathy-caregiver\/&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<b>\u00a0Free Financial Webinars\u00a0<\/b>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9824&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><b>75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Join this free session to learn easy ways to save on everyday expenses like groceries, utilities, transportation, and more. Every small saving counts!<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 14, 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00 \u2013 5:00 PM<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Register Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/75-ways-to-save-on-household-expenses-tickets-1312079558279&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Food and Finance<\/b><\/div>\n<div>This free session covers how to track your food budget so you know exactly what you\u2019re spending, learn how to create a meal plan, save money on your groceries, and make meal preparation easier.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 28, 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:00 \u2013 4:00 PM<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; 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text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are pleased to welcome the following new PSWs to Circle of Care:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Debra Clarke<\/li>\n<li>Nelly Reyes Rincon<\/li>\n<li>Lydia Kuruwaa<\/li>\n<li>Mujidat Adeyinka<\/li>\n<li>Carmina Quienes<\/li>\n<li>Helen Umunna<\/li>\n<li>Annjanette Le<\/li>\n<li>Erwin Sediono<\/li>\n<li>Gail Walsh<\/li>\n<li>Elina Beiles<\/li>\n<li>Marina Gudi<\/li>\n<li>Evelyn Vidyua<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Has someone gone above and beyond at work? Give them a High Five!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\">To give a high five, just click on the button below or use the link in the rotating banner on the Portal home page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Submit a High Five&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/circleofcare.formstack.com\/forms\/highfive&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ask Us Anything&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745856590477{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>If you have concerns about a client\/situation or questions about your role, we encourage you to contact your Client Services Supervisor.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>I&#8217;m working as a regular full-time at Circle of Care. Do we have a RRSP group contribution? Something like where the company will match my contribution to my RRSP? If we do, may I know how to apply and who to contact about it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a Group\u00a0RRSP\u00a0Plan for full-time and part-time employees, which is voluntary. Please refer to Article 24 Group\u00a0RRSP\u00a0Matching Plan in the current collective agreement for more information. To be eligible to enroll in the Group\u00a0RRSP\u00a0Plan, you will need to have acquired twelve (12) months seniority as of December 31st, in the contribution year. If you are interested in enrollment, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Payroll@circleofcare.com\" data-outlook-id=\"ac5adb20-c935-4d41-a93c-44809a12e0b5\">Payroll@circleofcare.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>I sent a letter to the HR department, but I didn\u2019t get any reply. Who is the right person to contact about my issue?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please visit our FAQ page for the HR Department to view our contact list and determine who to contact. <a href=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/frequently-asked-questions-hr-department\/\" data-outlook-id=\"96941b93-fff2-46de-9f05-d1df4aa40203\">https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/frequently-asked-questions-hr-department\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Supervisors and Coordinators need to be more receptive of feedback and concerns.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your feedback. We have shared your feedback with our client services managers, so they can have a discussion with their teams on this topic.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>I have gaps in between visits on my schedule. I am full time but my coordinator doesn\u2019t give me the hours. I have 3-4 hour gaps; what am I going to do during that gap? I provide them with flexible hours, but I can&#8217;t get the hours I need.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your feedback. Although we strive to limit the amount of gap time in the\u00a0schedule, there are various changes to clients\u2019\u00a0schedules that may be contributing to the\u00a0gaps, including cancellations, service holds, decreases and discharges from services. We encourage you to discuss your\u00a0schedule\u00a0with your service coordinator and work together to make changes to your\u00a0schedule\u00a0as long as the clients are not impacted negatively.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>I thought PSWs got paid if the client canceled their visit within 3 hours? It happened to me many times where the client cancelled an hour before the visit\u00a0but I didn&#8217;t get paid. Please clarify this as it is so confusing. Do we get paid if the client cancels their visit 3 hours before or not?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi, thank you for your question. It primarily depends on the length of the visit. If the visit is of less than 3 hours in length, then the worker will not be paid, no matter when it was cancelled. If the visit is of more than 3 hours and cancelled with less than a 3-hour notice, then a certain amount that will be paid, and this is determined based on a set calculation.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why do you not provide clients that are near each other and near our homes to save time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We always prioritize placing PSWs in caseloads that are closest to their homes. If there is a significant reduction in hours in that area, then we place the PSW is the next closest caseload that needs support. But they are always placed within the expected distance for travel that HR discusses with you (up to 1hr from home for the first\u00a0client, up to 30 minutes travel for each\u00a0client\u00a0following). Anything outside of this range is discussed and agreed to with the PSW before their first day. We ask that you identify any specific concerns about travel time and your schedule to your Service Coordinator (SC) or\u00a0Client\u00a0Service Supervisor (CSS) so that we may work to address them.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Have a question? Submit your questions or feedback anonymously below!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers. 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