I am often asked how and why I do what I do every day. How do you juggle being a wife, an Operations Manager of a very successful and busy healthcare business during a pandemic and on top of that, an Autism mom? I am very often asked this question and I never really know …
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Recruiting During COVID-19
I absolutely love recruiting health care professionals that are willing to lend their talents to make a difference in our community. I love connecting with my community, learning from health care professionals, and hiring the very best staff for our partners. It has been an amazing opportunity and I am glad to be in a …
4 Things I Learned During COVID-19
It feels like just yesterday that our offices were told we would be working from home for a little while to do our part in minimizing the spread and threat of COVID-19. Fast forward to today, months later, where most of our province is still working from home but things are slowly getting back to “normal” — …
How a Staffing Partner Can Boost Staff Satisfaction
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has helped us to identify many of the cracks in our LTC system, but the one that stands out the most through it all has been staffing. Many of the LTC homes we’ve connected with over the course of our decade in operation have often said to us ‘we don’t …
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My Experience as Team Lead of Plan A’s COVID-Care Teams
When I was young, I didn't expect my life to head in the direction of the health care and advocacy industries. I wasn't really certain of what career path I was going to choose, but one thing I always had was a strong, commanding voice that spoke with certainty. I always found myself in a leadership role, …
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My Challenges Going Paperless In My Business & My New Goals
Did you know the average office uses about 10,000 pages of paper every year? That’s the equivalent of 1 small tree. If every business went paperless, that could save entire forests! The eco-friendly benefit of going paperless is one of the reasons I decided to switch to a paperless business. While I’m all about doing …
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My Anxiety Board: Staying Grounded During Uncertain Times
Today, I wanted to share the anxiety board I made to help me stay grounded during this uncertain time. I reflect upon it daily as a reminder that this will pass. Some of the items I included on my board were positive quotes, daily reminders of things I need to do to stay in a …
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Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 as a Health Care Professional
At Plan A, we see and appreciate all health care professionals working on the frontlines and helping to fight the battle against COVID-19. We thank you for your effort and dedication during this difficult time. We want each of you to stay safe and healthy while you continue to deliver quality care to those who …
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Self-Care for Caregivers
I am the Marketing Manager at Plan A Long Term Care Staffing & Recruitment, where I work diligently to ensure our brand reaches our target audience so that we can hire the most compassionate and dependable health care professionals. And while I may not be a nurse or PSW, I have witnessed firsthand how rewarding …
A New Plan A Owner’s Q&A: Patty Shepherd, Plan A Glengarry
Hello! My name is Patty Shepherd and I am the Owner/Operator of Plan A Glengarry. I decided to answer a few questions about my journey with Plan A so far! Check out my responses below! How do you plan to involve Plan A in the community? As a new member of the Glengarry community, I …
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