Business Development & Recruitment Manager of Plan A Toronto, Jenn Papke has been feeling under the weather and because traveling is such a big part of her job, she's become an expert in traveling in any condition. Today, Jenn is sharing her tips on traveling when you're sick and how she gets through her travels …
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My 2 Biggest Interview Bloopers as Recruitment Manager of Plan A Ontario
They say there’s one in every bunch, a class clown you could say. In our office, we’ve learnt that if something embarrassing is going to happen, it’s going to happen to me. While I strive to stay as professional as possible while in the office, conducting interviews, or on the road building pools of highly …
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Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
We all have our comfort zones when it comes to the things that we do, the way that we do them, places we go and places we never dare to even think of going. We may rarely change things up because we might not know how to, or we may be a little scared of …
5 Tips When Taking Vacation Time
The smell of spring is in the air and I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say that it has been a long winter! With spring, the sun shines brighter, the days are longer and our minds quickly wander off to the magical land of vacation time. There is nothing more precious to …
How to Feel Your Best While Traveling for Work
My job as a Traveling Recruiter takes me on the road for days at a time. Living out of a suitcase, sleeping in a different bed and being thrown off course, it’s so easy to fall off the track in regards to routine. Grabbing a quick burger on the go, putting off lunch or skipping …
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My Experience Touring a Beautiful LTC Home
Have you ever thought far into the future? Think even further ahead. Have you ever wondered where you will end up when you're no longer able to care for yourself? I've never really thought about it until I started working in long-term care. I've worked in many LTC homes and have had the opportunity, with …
How to Keep From Spreading the Flu This Winter
If you have a loved one living in a long term care home, or if you work in one yourself, you know how catastrophic a cold or flu outbreak can be. Check out Jenn’s vlog below where she shares her tips and precautions to avoid spreading gems and keeping loved ones safe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=12PlknhNhTc
A Day in the Life of a PSW in Long Term Care
The career of a personal support worker is very rewarding but at the same time quite challenging. Residents aren’t always easy to deal with, and neither are coworkers or residents’ families. As a PSW, your role is not just bathing and feeding. To many residents, you are the person they look forward to seeing every …
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All About Volunteering in the Long Term Care Sector
Long Term Care Homes operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the shortage crisis is a topic for another day. Luckily, you’re still able to do your part as a volunteer. Becoming a volunteer and offering your time wherever you can in an amazing gift. Volunteers play a vital part in enhancing …
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How the Plan A Team Makes the Most of Trade Shows and Conferences
An email slides into your inbox, it's an invitation to an out-of-town conference/trade show. Can you say road trip? A great way to get out of the office, hang out with colleagues and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the office. We get to relax, socialize and slow down the pace. Wrong! …
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