{"id":7683,"date":"2023-10-03T18:27:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=7683"},"modified":"2023-10-03T18:27:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:27:52","slug":"inside-the-circle-october-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/03\/inside-the-circle-october-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Circle &#8211; October 3 , 2023"},"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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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Highlights from this Week<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beyond Silence: e-Mental Health Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness and Learning<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>30-Minute Education Sessions on Slips, Trips &amp; Falls Awareness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>COVID -19 Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>HR Reminder \u2013 Incident Reporting<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrating Years of Service Milestones\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Welcome to our New Staff<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask Us Anything<\/strong><\/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; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; 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_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#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;News &amp; Information&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693581056053{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 2px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;background-color: #002d72 !important;}&#8221;][heading]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b> Beyond Silence: e-Mental Health Program\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7607&#8243; image_size=&#8221;portfolio-thumb_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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]Don\u2019t forget to download the \u2018Beyond Silence\u2019 app! This is <strong>a free and confidential<\/strong> mental health support program to our PSWs and Homemakers. Through the app, you can access resources to support your mental well-being, and you are able to speak with a trained Peer Support Provider. Please note: our IT department is in the process of downloading the app to your Circle of Care Mobile Phones. In the meantime, you can download and access the app on your personal mobile device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scan the QR code with your personal device to download the app:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7550\" src=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-790x1024.png 790w, https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-768x996.png 768w, https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-1185x1536.png 1185w, https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frame-1580x2048.png 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ACCESS CODE: CCYP527J8<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information about the program, please visit:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/health-safety\/wellness-at-work\/\">https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/health-safety\/wellness-at-work\/<\/a>[\/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; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; 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_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness and Learning <\/strong><\/p>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5189&#8243; image_size=&#8221;portfolio-thumb_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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]<strong>Slip<\/strong>, <strong>trip<\/strong>, and <strong>fall<\/strong> hazards are considered \u2018high-risk\u2019 hazards for our PSWs and Homemakers due to various factors such as slippery surfaces (client bathrooms, kitchen floors), seasonal environmental conditions (extreme snow, ice, rain), and increased time spent walking in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Our Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) has developed an e-learning module focused on increasing awareness of slip, trip and fall hazards and on how to ensure these hazards are controlled or minimized.<\/p>\n<p>We would ask that all employees complete this <strong>mandatory e-learning module by November 1, 2023.<\/strong> You have all been enrolled in the Dayforce e-learning and have access to the module. All employees that complete the mandatory e-learning will receive 30 minutes of paid training time (which will be paid out in November).<br \/>\n<strong>Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to access e-learning:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/18\/dayforce-learning\/?highlight=dayfor\">https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/18\/dayforce-learning\/?highlight=dayfor<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>To learn more about slips, trips and falls prevention at Circle of Care, please review our Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention Program:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_MLwRIf4P-sWgOgU5OGZxcjPhOwshcX3\/view\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_MLwRIf4P-sWgOgU5OGZxcjPhOwshcX3\/view<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Falls occur from being too far off your centre of balance, resulting in a descent to the floor, into or against an object, or to a surface at a lower level than the original surface.<strong> Common causes of falls include:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 weak muscles<br \/>\n\u2022 poor balance<br \/>\n\u2022 medication that makes you drowsy<br \/>\n\u2022 dizziness<br \/>\n\u2022 foot problems<\/p>\n<p><strong>To prevent falls, the following is recommended:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Stay alert and aware of your surroundings<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not rush, and stay focused on the task at hand<br \/>\n\u2022 Follow Circle of Care\u2019s footwear policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wWTHLs_4Yw0gNhalfXT8F9UBm9V4pQw7\/view\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wWTHLs_4Yw0gNhalfXT8F9UBm9V4pQw7\/view<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#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; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; 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_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>30-Minute Education Sessions on Slips, Trips &amp; Falls Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7686&#8243; image_size=&#8221;portfolio-thumb_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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]<strong>We will be hosting 30 minute education sessions through Zoom focused on slip, trip and fall awareness, and invite you to attend one of the upcoming sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, October 6th<\/strong> @ 2:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 458 679 4619<\/p>\n<p>Passcode: 4211<\/p>\n<p><b> <strong>Tuesday, October 10th<\/strong> @ 11:00 am<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 458 679 4619<\/p>\n<p>Passcode: 4211[\/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; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>COVID -19 Safety <\/strong><\/p>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7687&#8243; image_size=&#8221;portfolio-thumb_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>You are reminded of the importance of reducing your risk of getting COVID-19. You should continue to follow these safety and infection control measures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Practice regular and frequent hand hygiene<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Make sure that you are feeling well, and have no COVID-19 symptoms before starting your shift<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Stay home from work if you are not feeling well<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, you should stay home for 24-48 hours and take a rapid antigen test<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Wear a mask when you visit all your clients<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Pay attention to how your clients are feeling. If your clients have symptoms, report this to your CSS, and don additional PPE (gloves, eye protection and isolation gown)<\/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; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; 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_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>HR Reminder \u2013 Incident Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/heading][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7385&#8243; image_size=&#8221;portfolio-thumb_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Report all workplace injuries, incidents and hazards. If you are injured while working, please make sure to report this to the Call Centre, your Service Coordinator or your CSS. 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