{"id":12395,"date":"2025-12-01T16:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=12395"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:26:54","slug":"inside-the-circle-december-2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/inside-the-circle-december-2-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Circle &#8211; December 2, 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; 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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>Please Use Our Main Phone Number (416-635-2860) When Contacting Us<\/li>\n<li>Important Reminder: Stay Home If Sick<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming CPR &amp; Mask Fit Dates<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Events that May Impact Transit and Traffic<\/li>\n<li>Important Update: We&#8217;ve Moved to Microsoft Teams<\/li>\n<li>TIDES Training Coming Soon<\/li>\n<li>Share Your Voice in the Global Workforce Survey<\/li>\n<li>Speak Up for Safety<\/li>\n<li>Using Person-Centred Language with Clients<\/li>\n<li>Get Holiday Discounts with Perkopolis<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Human Library<\/li>\n<li>Financial Tools and Resources<\/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]Please Use Our Main Phone Number (416-635-2860) When Contacting Us[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12413&#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; 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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]Upcoming CPR &amp; Mask Fit Dates[\/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;]To support your safety, we provide <strong>free CPR training and free N95 Mask Fit testing<\/strong> through our vendor.<\/p>\n<p>Your CPR certificate is valid for <strong>3 years<\/strong>, and your Mask Fit must be renewed <strong>every 2 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Below are the upcoming training dates you can register for.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>CPR Training \u2013 Upcoming Sessions<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>North York \u2013 Tuesday, December 16, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><i>700 Lawrence Ave W, Unit 440 (The Career Foundation)<\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong> East Tower entrance \u2192 elevator to 4th floor \u2192 exit right \u2192 second set of glass doors \u2192 first room on the left<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>09:00\u201312:00<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>13:00\u201316:00<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>North York \u2013 Tuesday, January 27, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><i>700 Lawrence Ave W, Unit 440<\/i><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>09:00\u201312:00<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>13:00\u201316:00<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Mask Fit Testing \u2013 Upcoming Sessions (Head Office)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Tuesday, February 3, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>11:00\u201311:30<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>11:40\u201312:10<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>12:20\u201312:50<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>13:00\u201313:30<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Register<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You must register for an appointment directly with First Aid Care on the <strong>Circle of Care Training Hub, or call 905-272-9214.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also <strong>register by text for CPR\/Mask Fit sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Text 647\u2011496\u20115189 with the following details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">Full Name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">Email Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">Training Location<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Preferred Session Time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i>Registration closes 7 business days before the session.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Important Reminders<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Arrive<strong> 15 minutes<\/strong> early.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">After booking, tell your <strong>Service Coordinator<\/strong>\u00a0if you need <strong>schedule changes<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Choose a time <strong>when you do not have client visits<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Your schedule will be blocked as <strong>Unavailable<\/strong>\u00a0for the training.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">You will be paid after completion:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>CPR:<\/strong>\u00a03 hours<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><strong>Mask Fit:<\/strong>\u00a01 hour<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Payment appears on your paystub as \u201c<strong>Miscellaneous.<\/strong>\u201d<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; 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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]Upcoming Events that May Impact Transit and Traffic[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10686&#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<h4><strong>Westbound On-ramp Closed from Park Lawn Rd to the Gardiner Expressway<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> November 2025 &#8211; April 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>TTC\/Traffic Changes: <\/strong>The westbound on-ramp from Park Lawn Road to the Gardiner Expressway will be fully closed for bridge replacement work over Mimico Creek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; 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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]Important Update: We&#8217;ve Moved to Microsoft Teams[\/heading][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/DLmSbvtvgNU&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Effective now<\/strong>, <strong>we&#8217;ve transitioned from Zoom to Microsoft Teams<\/strong> for all work meetings and training sessions. The Zoom app will no longer be available on your work cell phones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>What You Need to Know<\/b><\/div>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b>No Teams account required<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 You&#8217;ll join meetings using a meeting code and password, instead of links like you&#8217;ve been doing with Zoom<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b>Same device, new app<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Easy to learn<\/b><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Support Available<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Optional Virtual Drop-In Practice Sessions<\/b><br \/>\nJoin us on Teams to practice using the platform with an instructor from Learning and Development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Tuesday sessions (December 9 or 16) at 13:00 \/ 1PM EST<\/b><br \/>\n<b><a id=\"OWA7810e6f3-0944-c619-02b0-5e7a3995a331\" class=\"x_x_x_fui-Link x_x_x____1q1shib x_x_x_f2hkw1w x_x_x_f3rmtva x_x_x_f1ewtqcl x_x_x_fyind8e x_x_x_f1k6fduh x_x_x_f1w7gpdv x_x_x_fk6fouc x_x_x_fjoy568 x_x_x_figsok6 x_x_x_f1s184ao x_x_x_f1mk8lai x_x_x_fnbmjn9 x_x_x_f1o700av x_x_x_f13mvf36 x_x_x_f1cmlufx x_x_x_f9n3di6 x_x_x_f1ids18y x_x_x_f1tx3yz7 x_x_x_f1deo86v x_x_x_f1eh06m1 x_x_x_f1iescvh x_x_x_fhgqx19 x_x_x_f1olyrje x_x_x_f1p93eir x_x_x_f1nev41a x_x_x_f1h8hb77 x_x_x_f1lqvz6u x_x_x_f10aw75t x_x_x_fsle3fq x_x_x_f17ae5zn x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_ZDVjZjQ1ZDAtNzBjNS00NzQ2LWI4ZjQtMDc3YWI1OWI4MTI2%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221909aee0-f65f-4f02-8ab6-680e55fe5b97%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22338f0c14-a553-400c-b17e-3a5d19645373%22%7d\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_ZDVjZjQ1ZDAtNzBjNS00NzQ2LWI4ZjQtMDc3YWI1OWI4MTI2%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221909aee0-f65f-4f02-8ab6-680e55fe5b97%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22338f0c14-a553-400c-b17e-3a5d19645373%22%7d\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"68da1880-a8c7-4b7e-bbe5-88aa7fd37202\">Join the meeting now<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n<b>Meeting ID:<\/b>\u00a0223 756 467 485 12<br \/>\n<b>Passcode:<\/b>\u00a0T4Eh7Qe2<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">OR<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Wednesday sessions (December 3, 10 or 17) at 13:00 \/ 1PM EST<\/b><br \/>\n<b><a id=\"OWA0c686b71-fdfd-fbdf-3d59-ad93b951dcc0\" class=\"x_x_x_fui-Link x_x_x____1q1shib x_x_x_f2hkw1w x_x_x_f3rmtva x_x_x_f1ewtqcl x_x_x_fyind8e x_x_x_f1k6fduh x_x_x_f1w7gpdv x_x_x_fk6fouc x_x_x_fjoy568 x_x_x_figsok6 x_x_x_f1s184ao x_x_x_f1mk8lai x_x_x_fnbmjn9 x_x_x_f1o700av x_x_x_f13mvf36 x_x_x_f1cmlufx x_x_x_f9n3di6 x_x_x_f1ids18y x_x_x_f1tx3yz7 x_x_x_f1deo86v x_x_x_f1eh06m1 x_x_x_f1iescvh x_x_x_fhgqx19 x_x_x_f1olyrje x_x_x_f1p93eir x_x_x_f1nev41a x_x_x_f1h8hb77 x_x_x_f1lqvz6u x_x_x_f10aw75t x_x_x_fsle3fq x_x_x_f17ae5zn x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_MTNjMzQ5YjMtMTk4NS00NzhlLTgwNzUtOTA3YTI2ZmYwOGZj%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221909aee0-f65f-4f02-8ab6-680e55fe5b97%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22338f0c14-a553-400c-b17e-3a5d19645373%22%7d\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_MTNjMzQ5YjMtMTk4NS00NzhlLTgwNzUtOTA3YTI2ZmYwOGZj%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221909aee0-f65f-4f02-8ab6-680e55fe5b97%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22338f0c14-a553-400c-b17e-3a5d19645373%22%7d\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"d38f7960-784b-4c7c-90ec-3f0343fb8422\">Join the meeting now<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n<b>Meeting ID:<\/b>\u00a0280 187 320 930 01<br \/>\n<b>Passcode:<\/b>\u00a0ni2Av9bc<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Need Help?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch our \u201cHow to Use Teams\u201d\u00a0<u>video<\/u><\/li>\n<li>Attend a drop-in practice session<\/li>\n<li>Tap the button to read the step by step Teams document<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">We appreciate your flexibility as we make this transition. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to IT at <b>647-943-1332 <\/b>or the Learning and Development team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Thank you for all you do!<\/strong><\/p>\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;Step By Step Teams Document&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/learning\/microsoft-teams-app\/&#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;][heading]TIDES Training Coming Soon[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12369&#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;]Based on clinical evidence and best practices, <strong>TIDES<\/strong> (Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Education for Safety and Self-Protection) helps you <strong>prevent and respond to high-risk or emergency situations<\/strong> across care environments.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will tailor this training to meet your needs. They want to <strong>better understand the challenging client interactions that you encounter in your work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please complete this short, 3-minute survey by <strong>Friday, December 5<\/strong>. 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It\u2019s your chance to <strong>share your thoughts about your workplace<\/strong>. Your feedback <strong>helps us learn what\u2019s going well and what we can make even 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><strong>Please complete the survey as soon as possible.<\/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_1760889070612{background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#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]Speak Up for Safety[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7163&#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 class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p>If you feel that something is not safe to do, then please <strong>report your concerns to your CSS<\/strong>. Whether it&#8217;s about equipment, client mobility, or the Care Plan, we can address these concerns together\u2014<strong>but only if you speak up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your voice can prevent injuries and improve care. Let&#8217;s look out for one another.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p><strong>Please take some time to review the No Lift policy below.<\/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;No Lift Policy&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1enBXiK9eM4o2XOdQ4oOXBMySPpTmTE1D\/view&#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; 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]Using Person-Centred Language with Clients[\/heading][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/FM7JLdiEJZw?si=T4qxGKdQvbzInUzs&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]When you are working with your clients, it is important to <strong>be aware of the language that you are using with them<\/strong>. When speaking to clients, you want to make sure that you are using Person-Centred Language (PCL).<\/p>\n<p>You should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speak without judgement or bias<\/li>\n<li>Be specific<\/li>\n<li>Be respectful to the client at all times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Watch the video to learn more.<\/strong> Let&#8217;s work together to promote a respectful and safe environment through Person-Centred Language.[\/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;][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;][\/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]Get Holiday Discounts with Perkopolis[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12414&#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 class=\"elementToProof\">The holiday season is here\u2014and so are exclusive Perkopolis savings on gifts, travel, entertainment, wellness, and more. You have access to <strong>over 5,000 offers to help you save money this season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ve put together the best perks on the perfect gifts. Give more (and spend less) this holiday season with Perkopolis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>How to register for your perks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p2\">Go to perkopolis.com<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Enter your preferred personal email.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Then look for an email from them with a link to complete registration. For your member ID code, use CC + <strong>your employee ID number<\/strong>\u00a0(for example,\u00a0<strong>CC12345<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">Wishing you a wonderful (and more affordable!) holiday season.<\/p>\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;Holiday Gifting Flyer&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10dmAQi0X6lBgNp_Y9fLH-KeJ1qKxdTZz\/view?usp=sharing&#8221;][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 for Perkopolis Here&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.perkopolis.com\/commerce\/checkout.ssp?is=login&amp;login=T&amp;fragment=login-register&amp;_ga=2.215784607.963393191.1764339880-798766597.1758804091#login-register&#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;][heading]Visit the Human Library[\/heading][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/1ioz1XDDMCE?si=zBAvd7sZoASQx8b8&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]On <strong>December 9th<\/strong>, The <strong class=\"organizer-info__name-link\" data-testid=\"top-organizer-component-name\">Mississauga Halton Regional Learning Centre<\/strong> will be running a session of<strong>\u00a0The Human Library<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a book, <strong>you&#8217;ll be borrowing a person.<\/strong> Together, you&#8217;ll have deep conversations. It\u2019s a <strong>safe and welcoming space<\/strong> to ask questions, listen, and <strong>see people in a new way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Why join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li role=\"presentation\">Have open conversations that help you understand others better<\/li>\n<li role=\"presentation\">Hear powerful stories from people with different life experiences<\/li>\n<li role=\"presentation\">Learn something new and walk away seeing things differently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Online<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">December 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">January 23, 2026 | 8:30 AM \u2013 10:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">February 24, 2026 | 10:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\">March 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM \u2013 11:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/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;Register for the Human Library 2025-2026&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/the-human-library-2025-2026-tickets-1267866636239?aff=oddtdtcreator&#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;][heading]Financial Tools and Resources[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12421&#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 class=\"elementToProof\">The <strong>Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)<\/strong> provides you tools to <strong>enhance your financial literacy and wellness<\/strong>. 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I have referred 3 of my friends to apply at our company. They are certified PSWs and have good work experience, but HR didn\u2019t call them and didn\u2019t hire them.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\">All of the requirements are listed within the job description on Circle of Care&#8217;s website. We consider a lot of different factors when selecting which candidates to proceed with, including geography and availability requirements. However, our needs change on a regular basis. If candidates do not hear back because they aren\u2019t selected the first time, they are encouraged to re-apply and their application will be reassessed by the team. Our updated job description can be found on our careers page:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"><u><a title=\"https:\/\/jobs.dayforcehcm.com\/en-US\/circleofcare\/CANDIDATEPORTAL\/jobs\/2636\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.dayforcehcm.com\/en-US\/circleofcare\/CANDIDATEPORTAL\/jobs\/2636\" data-outlook-id=\"94ac0eef-3b2c-4968-bee8-4f76c5dff433\">Https:\/\/jobs.dayforcehcm.com\/en-US\/circleofcare\/CANDIDATEPORTAL\/jobs\/2636<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"><b>I\u2019m receiving very few hours.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\">We understand that schedule changes can be unpredictable. 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