{"id":12075,"date":"2025-10-14T13:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=12075"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:56:40","slug":"inside-the-circle-october-14-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/14\/inside-the-circle-october-14-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Circle &#8211; October 14, 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>Congratulations to the Winners of Our Step Count Wellness Challenge!<\/li>\n<li>Become a Preceptor and Receive Bonus Hours!<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Events that May Impact Transit and Traffic<\/li>\n<li>Share Your Voice in the Global Workforce Survey<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming CPR &amp; Mask Fit Sessions<\/li>\n<li>Protect Yourself and Others: Get a Flu Vaccine<\/li>\n<li>Safety Spotlight: WHMIS Survey Results<\/li>\n<li>Check Out These Free Online Classes About Money<\/li>\n<li>Explore New Fall Perkopolis Savings<\/li>\n<li>Feeling Sick? Talk to a Nurse 24\/7 \u2013 It\u2019s Free<\/li>\n<li>Reminder: Save 25% on GoodLife Fitness Memberships<\/li>\n<li>New Staff<\/li>\n<li>High Fives<\/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; 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]Congratulations to the Winners of Our Step Count Wellness Challenge![\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12084&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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;]<strong>A big thank you to everyone who joined our September Step Count Wellness Challenge!<\/strong> Your energy and team spirit made it such a fun month! Together, we tracked over 15 million steps, covering about 11,000 km \u2013 roughly the same distance as walking from Toronto all the way to Rome!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are so excited to share the results and celebrate our top steppers in each employee group, and our raffle winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PSW Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shyluck May Ibaan &#8211;\u00a0 1,135,670 steps<br \/>\nCresanta Laureta &#8211; 950,672 steps<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Staff Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Olaide Foli &#8211; 490,515 steps<br \/>\nJayson Okaikie &#8211; 303,545 steps<\/p>\n<p><strong>Driver Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marsha Feldberg &#8211;\u00a0 398,401 steps<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participation Prize (Raffle) Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gill Simu<br \/>\nShayna Pilc<br \/>\nNasrin Alam<br \/>\nKseniia Lebedeva<br \/>\nBibi Alaheem<br \/>\nJocelyn Acheampong<br \/>\nAllan Bautista<br \/>\nKhushbu Patel<\/p>\n<p><strong>The winners written above will get their gift card prizes emailed to them by mid-next week.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#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; 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;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_1749499756413{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]Become a Preceptor and Receive Bonus Hours![\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12086&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"239\"><strong>Do you want to help new PSWs?<\/strong> You can become a <strong>Preceptor<\/strong>. <strong>(A Preceptor is an experienced PSW who helps train and support new PSWs during client visits.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"239\">This is an important job that helps clients and helps you grow in your career. <strong>You will get more work hours and 1 extra hour of pay for every 2-hour Preceptor visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"239\">If you are interest, please fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/circleofcare.formstack.com\/forms\/preceptor_signup\">this<\/a> form.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; 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(Full map of the marathon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TWM2025_Marathon_Half-Marathon_Map_wElevations_Aug-25-2025.pdf\">here<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Subway &#8211; Lines 1 and 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Throughout October<\/li>\n<li><strong>TTC Changes: <\/strong>There may be early-weeknight closures (shuttle buses will run) and full weekend closures between Kipling and Islington stations (Line 2), St. George and Woodbine stations (Line 2), and Finch and Eglinton stations (Line 1 &#8211; Yonge\/University).<\/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;10px&#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; 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]Share Your Voice in the Global Workforce Survey[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11982&#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;]Just a reminder to please take a few minutes to <strong>fill out the Global Workforce Survey. <\/strong>This survey\u00a0gives you the chance to <strong>share your thoughts about your workplace. <\/strong>Your answers will help us <strong>understand what is going well and what we can make better. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The survey is <strong>anonymous (your name will not be shared)<\/strong>. Thank you in advance for your participation!<\/p>\n<p>Please complete the survey by <strong>October 31, 2025.\u00a0<\/strong>[\/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;Fill Out Survey Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/survey.healthstandards.org\/en-ca\/launch\/1c23f397-654a-4359-8a65-678442dd8e59&#8243;][\/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;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Health &amp; Safety&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750084841448{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]Upcoming CPR &amp; Mask Fit Sessions[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8211&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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>Circle of Care requires that <strong>all PSWs and Homemakers be certified with valid and current CPR training<\/strong>, and that employees be <strong>properly fitted for N95 masks.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Upcoming CPR Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North York<\/strong>:\u00a0 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 &amp; Tuesday, December 9, 2025<\/li>\n<li><b>Scarborough<\/b>:\u00a0 Tuesday, November 11, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All dates have 2 time slots: 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Mask Fit Dates (Head Office):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, December 2, 2025 <strong>(1<\/strong><strong>1:00 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:20 PM, and 1:00 PM)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Appointments must be booked through <a id=\"OWAe02736af-2f95-b590-965f-ded7e24024cd\" class=\"LinkThemeablePresentation LinkPrimaryPresentation LinkPrimaryPresentation--sentimentSelected PrimaryLink HighlightSol HighlightSol--core HighlightSol--buildingBlock OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/app--circle-of-care-training-hub-9db41a94.base44.app\/Registration\" href=\"https:\/\/app--circle-of-care-training-hub-9db41a94.base44.app\/Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"ac2330de-7b84-4442-8cf9-0758691b5f01\">Circle of Care Training Hub<\/a> or by <\/strong><strong>calling 905-272-9214 or by texting 647\u2011496\u20115189 with the following details <\/strong>(full name, email address, training location, and preferred session time).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Important Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please arrive 15 minutes before your training session starts.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Your schedule will be marked as unavailable during training. No need to sign in via phone.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll be paid 4 hours for CPR training and 1 hour for mask fit. This will be added to your schedule 1\u20132 weeks after the session and listed as \u2018Miscellaneous\u2019 on your paystub.<\/li>\n<li>All bookings and cancellations must be done through the online portal. You\u2019ll receive confirmation and reminders via email\/text.<\/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;][heading]Protect Yourself and Others: Get a Flu Vaccine[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12090&#8243; image_size=&#8221;regular&#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 data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"190\"><strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"84\">The flu can make you very sick. <\/strong>It can make your body weaker, make other health problems worse, and sometimes send you to the hospital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"467\"><strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"235\">The flu vaccine is the best protection. <\/strong>It helps prevent you from getting sick. <strong>If you do get sick, the vaccine can make your symptoms milder.<\/strong> The vaccine also means fewer doctor visits and hospital stays, especially for young children, older adults, and people with health problems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"630\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]Safety Spotlight: WHMIS Survey Results[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12080&#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>Circle of Care cares about your health, safety, and well-being. To follow WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) rules, <strong>we did a short survey to check how much staff know about hazard symbols and safe work practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What We Found from the Survey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>94% knew WHMIS symbols help keep staff safe.<\/li>\n<li>97% knew the exclamation mark (!) means common hazards.<\/li>\n<li>97% picked all the right steps for handling health hazards.<\/li>\n<li>82% understood that relying on your memory is not enough.<\/li>\n<li>94% knew oxygen tanks must stay away from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WHMIS Safety Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always <strong>read labels<\/strong> before using products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tell someone if you <strong>see something unsafe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Review safety steps<\/strong>\u2014don\u2019t just rely on memory (<a href=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/whmis\/\">tap here<\/a> to review the full WHMIS policy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1EKMuLDIdMYbDFR2nJumT0m2BICLI0Of0\/view\">Tap here to see the full survey results.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; 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image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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<h4>Planning Your Money for the Future (Sun Life)<\/h4>\n<p>Learn how to make a money plan that fits your life, helps you save on taxes, and prepares you for the future.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> October 16, 2025 (12:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;Sign Up Here&#8221; 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1:00 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;Sign Up Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/sunlife.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2217339378585\/WN_xAMl4TO_RQ6qYo2cNy0xRA#\/registration&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]Explore New Fall Perkopolis Savings[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12095&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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;]Fall is here! Use <strong>Perkopolis<\/strong> (our employee discount program), to <strong>save money on warm winter clothes, home items, and easy-to-make meals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For sign-up instructions, <a href=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/17\/access-to-perks-perkopolis-benefit-program\/?highlight=perkopolis\">tap here.<\/a>[\/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;Sign Up Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.perkopolis.com\/commerce\/checkout.ssp?is=login#login-register&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]Feeling Sick? Talk to a Nurse 24\/7 \u2013 It\u2019s Free[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12097&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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;]If you feel sick or do not know what is wrong, you can get <strong>free and private help from <a href=\"https:\/\/health811.ontario.ca\/static\/guest\/home\">Health811<\/a> (or by calling 811) in Ontario.<\/strong> You can<strong> talk to a nurse anytime<\/strong>, day or night.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to <strong>check your symptoms<\/strong> &#8211; use the <a href=\"https:\/\/health811.ontario.ca\/static\/guest\/symptom-assessment\">online assessment tool<\/a> to learn more about what you are experiencing.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]<strong>Reminder: Save 25% on GoodLife Fitness Memberships\u00a0<\/strong>[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11000&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#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;]Enjoy a<strong> 25% discount on any GoodLife Fitness membership with $0 enrollment fee.<\/strong> To sign up, use your <strong>employee ID number <\/strong>(not your voicemail or badge number)<strong> found in your Dayforce profile or at the top of your paystub.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:HRDept@circleofcare.com\">HRDept@circleofcare.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlifefitness.com\/rewards.html\">Rewards &amp; Contests\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlifefitness.com\/faq.html\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;Sign Up Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/corporate.goodlifefitness.com\/organisation-validation.html&#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;Community Corner&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745857081851{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]Welcome to Circle of Care[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9148&#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;]We are pleased to welcome the new following PSWs to Circle of Care:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genevie Acosta<\/li>\n<li>Sophiya Gurung<\/li>\n<li>Melissa Pamo<\/li>\n<li>Eugenia Laryea<\/li>\n<li>Irene Nakato<\/li>\n<li>Blessing Okodomi<\/li>\n<li>Lilly Annor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#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; 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_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][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>High Five for PSW Kena Patel<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"211\">I\u2019m very happy with the care I receive from Kena. She really helps me feel comfortable while always following the Care Plan.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"370\">High Five for PSW Anthonia Nwaokenyebulour<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"370\">Anthonia is very kind and efficient. I truly appreciate the way she provides care.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"211\">High Five for PSW Caroline Macare<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"370\">Caroline is one of the best PSWs I\u2019ve ever had. She\u2019s friendly and knows exactly how to carry out everything on the Care Plan.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"370\">High Five for PSW Esther Amneyaw<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"370\">I\u2019m extremely pleased with Esther. 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I cannot complain because I need the hours.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must follow the care plan in place.\u00a0 If time allows, and a safe task within your scope of practice is being requested, then you may proceed.\u00a0 If not, please politely decline and speak to your Client Services Supervisor to see if this task can be added to the care plan for the following visit.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why is it that the supervisor allows PSWs to go inside the bathtub with some clients? I remember when I was very new to Circle of Care my supervisor told us not to go in the tub with the client because it is dangerous for us and for the client.\u00a0 How come now it\u2019s okay all of a sudden?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not okay; you are not permitted to get into the bathtub or shower with a client due to the risk of falling. Please let your Client Services Supervisor know of any safety concerns you encounter.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This delegated exercise is so unfair to do if I am only seeing the client 1 or 2 times a week. The other PSW doesn&#8217;t have the proper delegation and they don&#8217;t do the exercise and refuse to do it. If that\u2019s the case I will not do any exercises anymore.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please direct your concerns to your Client Services Supervisor to ensure that the client\u2019s needs are being met, and all required delegations are being completed.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>I\u2019ve been working at Circle of Care for 12 years. How come I don&#8217;t get a cash reward? But the PSWs who works 5, 10, 20 years get the reward.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your 12 years of dedicated service to Circle of Care. We truly appreciate the commitment and care you\u2019ve shown over the years\u2014it\u2019s employees like you who make a real difference in the lives of our clients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our service recognition program includes milestone acknowledgements at specific years of service (for example, 5, 10, 15, 20 years, etc.). The cash gifts are part of this program to mark those designated milestones. While the 12-year mark isn\u2019t one of the official milestones, your ongoing contributions are still deeply valued and appreciated. Thank you again for your continued service and dedication to Circle of Care.<\/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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