“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 …
Tag: long term care
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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Learning To Work From Home Full-Time Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic
I never really thought I was a strict enough person to work from home. Anyone who knows me knows that I can be easily distracted! When March 2020 rolled around, bringing the pandemic with it, we were told that we would be working from home full-time. At first I questioned if I would be successful …
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Welcome to Plan A… Now, Time for Plan B
I was hired to join the Plan A KW/London team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator in mid-February 2020. Little did any of us know how the next few weeks and months would unfold… I met with Lori 3 times over the course of a couple weeks before she decided that I would be the right …
I Just Do What I Gotta Do: Juggling Being A Wife, An Operations Manager and And Autism Mom
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 …
What It’s Like Being Married to a Frontline Hero
My wife is a Registered Nurse, not with Plan A, but a local hospital in the Kitchener Waterloo area. We originally met in a professional setting, and I said at that time, that she was the best nurse that I had ever worked with. We watched intently as the COVID-19 virus spread in China, Italy …
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My Experience Working As A Member Of One Of Plan A’s COVID-Care Teams
I am an RPN student who has just completed my first year. I signed on with Plan A Kingston/Quinte for a summer position with hopes of gaining lots of experience through multiple shifts at different LTC homes. COVD-19 changed that plan like it changed plans for so many people this summer. Just when things were looking …
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My Experience Working In A Long Term Care Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic
I was introduced to Plan A by one of my peers who spoke highly of and strongly recommended the agency. As a novice nursing student, I was intrigued by an unconventional and unheard-of employment opportunity. I was extremely excited to start working for Plan A. After COVID delays and completion of the administrative paperwork, I …
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