As I sit here writing this, Ontario is preparing to enter a Stay at Home Order for the next 28 days. Ontario is seeing cases of COVID-19 surge. Hospitals are under more pressure now than they have been at any point in the past 12 months. Long Term Care is almost on its knees with how …
I Think I Need an 80s Christmas
Yes, that is definitely how I feel this year! Maybe it’s true that when you get older, the things that once mattered don’t really matter as much anymore. All I know is that I am really struggling to find that magic that this time of year used to bring me. Is it because the kids …
An Incredibly Uplifting & Rewarding Experience
I have been in the middle of COVID-19 since the start of the first wave. I am glad I decided to work in LTC homes during the most difficult times and when help is most crucial. I understand that many are afraid to work as they fear getting sick. I do believe that if the right PPE …
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I Will Always be Grammy’s Little Girl: The Reason My Job Means so Much
The #1 thing I ask myself when I'm hiring for LTC is "is this someone I would have wanted to take care of my grandmother?" About 3 months ago I got the job offer to work for Plan A. Within the same week, I also found out that my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer for …
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My Plan A Journey
For me, wanting to make a difference in the healthcare sector has always been a goal of mine. I first became interested in the healthcare field in university where I was a part of several clubs focused on healthcare for vulnerable groups. Here I learned about the different struggles people with disabilities, those without permanent …
Navigating Work Fatigue and Career Uncertainty During a Pandemic
Let me hit you with something obvious - It’s hard to find our calling in life and far too easy to second guess our career path once we have chosen it. Am I right? In these days of curated content, it is so easy to compare ourselves and feel like we’re doing something wrong, that …
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Are You A Real Nurse?
“Are you a real nurse?” I have heard this question asked to my fellow colleagues many times throughout my career. I sometimes think I am in a Dr. Seuss book. Are you a “real” nurse? What makes a “real” nurse? Less letters or more letters at the end of your diploma? The colour of the …
I Miss My Dad – What it Feels Like Not Being Able to Hug My Dad in Almost Half a Year
My father has Dementia and primary progressive aphasia. For those who don’t know what that is, PPA is a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired and is caused by Dementia. At this point, his aphasia is fairly advanced and makes phone and Skype calls very difficult. He thrives on face-to-face visits, where we …
From A-Team Field Staff to A-Team Office Staff
Hello past, present and future A-Teamers! I started with Plan A Sarnia Chatham in September/ October 2019. I technically applied in July but I was slow-moving in getting orientation scheduled. Being on the other side, I now understand how frustrating that was for Simone and the girls in the office. I applied to Plan A …
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Why Positive Office Culture Is Our Top Priority
When deciding to veer in my career, I saw a path, took it and with confidence met with my now boss Jackie, owner of Plan A Timmins & Plan A Peterborough. I knew I could learn to do the job, learn new skills, and grow professionally. Going into work the first day was nerve-wracking! Prior …
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