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In this new Caring Support Podcast episode, we discussed with our guest, Harriet Ekperigin how Green Shield Health supports their patients through life and mental health services.
Welcome to the Caring Support Podcast, where we delve deep into healthcare, uncovering stories of unsung heroes tirelessly nurturing our health. Join me, your host Cali, as we explore the extraordinary journey of Dr. Madhumati Singh, a healthcare administrator at Youthdale Treatment Centre.
Dr. Singh shares her transformation from a dental surgeon to navigating healthcare administration, revealing challenges, insights, and the pivotal shift into the mental health domain.
Discover her inspiring journey through the lens of cultural adaptation, data security challenges, and profound impact in transforming young lives. Tune in for valuable career insights and inspiring anecdotes, celebrating the holistic healthcare ecosystem.
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Discover how Assisted Living Improves an Elderly's Quality of Life in our Caring Support Podcast. With over 6 million Canadian seniors aged 65 and above, the demand for long-term care facilities is on the rise. Join our special guest, Carline Cadet Francois, an assisted living facility owner who transitioned from law enforcement to providing compassionate, independent living services.
Key Highlights:
- Getting to know Carline Cadet Francois, an inspiring self-made individual.
- Explore the advantages of assisted living facilities over senior living alternatives.
- Gain insights into selecting the best staff for exceptional assisted living services.
- Learn valuable strategies for staff retention within these facilities.
- Receive tips for choosing the perfect assisted living facility for your loved ones.
- Understand how assisted living facilities ease the transition from home care to community living.
Blog: www.caringsupport.com/blog/improving-quality-of-life-with-assisted-living
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kIlVcq6BkA4
Join us on this journey to enhance the lives of our senior citizens through caring and expert support. Don't miss out on the insights and wisdom shared by Carline and our hosts, helping you make informed decisions about your loved ones' well-being. 🏡💖 #AssistedLiving #SeniorCare #QualityofLife #CaringSupport #PodcastInsights
This week on our podcast, we're featuring Birgit Umaigba. She's a registered nurse, educator, public speaker, and health equity activist. Birgit is a dedicated advocate for healthcare workers and health equity. Her focus includes improving working conditions, advocating for fair wages, and addressing health disparities, especially among marginalized groups. Birgit's passion extends to mentoring students and nurses, motivating them to create a positive impact. She's working towards future goals that involve supporting internationally educated nurses in Canada and conducting research with global reach. Birgit's advice to nursing students is to stay connected and engage with grassroots organizations to shape the future of nursing. Her work reflects a strong commitment to driving positive change in healthcare and promoting health equity.
Visit her website at www.birgitumaigba.com
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Did you know that having a personal brand can help you get ahead at work? Here’s what you need to know about it. #personalbrandingatwork #brandingforpersonalities #PersonalBrandingAtWork #BrandingYourself #PBWatWork
Ari is an award-winning branding coach, specialized in business development for professionals and entrepreneurs with a lot to say about their areas of expertise. Author of Personal Branding at Work, Ari partners with clients in diverse fields to strengthen their brands, teaching them
how to communicate better and connect with people who matter so they can achieve more professional success. When he’s not coaching or writing, Ari enjoys creating digital art and graphics. He loves outdoor photography and hiking near his home in New York’s Hudson Valley and when traveling to meet clients anywhere in the world.
From Personal Branding at Work: About the Author, Ari M. Weinstein
During a 24-year career with a prominent firm in the financial services industry, Ari rose in the ranks from graphic designer to vice president. As a manager, he hired, trained, and developed talented people who went on to work in leadership and executive roles. Throughout his corporate career, Ari honed his branding expertise as he took on new management responsibilities in different areas of the company, including technology, finance, and operations. Ari launched several new operational functions and led award-winning teams of specialists. Starting up new functions in a large company required clear branding and messaging, including titles, role descriptions, mission statements, and infographics. By communicating their mission clearly, Ari’s teams helped customers understand how they could be of service, and how their roles fit into the rest of the organization.
Continuing this practice of thoughtful reinvention as he pivoted to self-employment in 2017, Ari rebranded himself and his business. That year, he was awarded an inaugural volunteer award by Footsteps Inc., a non-profit whose members Ari works with as a career mentor. His volunteer work was further acknowledged with a recognition award from the City of New York
in the same year.
Looking for ways to incorporate coaching and mentoring into his branding practice, Ari became a certified coach in 2019, accredited by the Association for Coaching. Ari now partners with his clients to help them achieve professional growth by strengthening their personal branding. His
customers express their branding on résumés, in job interviews, and on social media. Ari shares his insights about branding on LinkedIn and has posted a series of helpful videos about professional growth on YouTube.
When not coaching, Ari writes articles about design and illustration, with a focus on the tools he uses daily for brand development. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, photography, birding, and hiking.
https://ariw.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariweinstein
Embark on a healthcare journey with us on the Caring Support Podcast! Join our host Kaylee and special guest Erika, a recent RPN grad turned TikTok influencer, as we explore the world of nursing and share inspiring stories. From unexpected career paths to the power of mentorship, we've got it all covered. Tune in and let's dive into the heart of healthcare together! ❤️🏥
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Ayrika's Journey into Nursing:
-Ayrika shares her initial career aspirations in the arts.
-Her decision was to explore healthcare, specifically nursing.
-How she ended up in nursing, including personality tests guiding her toward healthcare.
First Experiences in Nursing:
-Ayrika's initial fears and misconceptions about nursing.
-Her first experience with a compassionate nurse and how it influenced her decision.
-Volunteering in the emergency department and changing her academic courses.
Nursing School Journey:
-Ayrika's struggles with nursing school, particularly in subjects like pharmacology.
-Her decision to attend Western University for music but ultimately return to nursing.
-The importance of persistence and finding one's passion in nursing.
Transitioning into the Nursing Profession:
-Ayrika's experiences after graduating and obtaining her nursing license.
-Advice for new nursing graduates.
-The importance of obtaining a temporary nursing license and gaining practical experience.
Mentorship in Nursing:
-The significance of mentorship in the nursing profession.
-The role of mentors in guiding new nurses and providing support.
-Pursuing Specializations and Areas of Interest:
-Strategies for identifying and pursuing areas of specialization in nursing.
-The importance of self-reflection and exploration.
-Encouragement to not settle for a nursing job that doesn't align with one's passions.
Nurses as Advocates:
-The role of nurses in advocating for patients and positive changes within the healthcare system.
-The importance of advocating for proper staffing and fair compensation.
-Resources and platforms for nurses to engage in advocacy.
Topic Ideas:1. Micro-Kindness https://ioadvisory.com/micro-kindnes-at-work/
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:1. Tell us about yourself. 2. Why did you decide to go into a career as a Psychologist, Coach and Consultant? 3. What inspired you to write your book: How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work? 4. What red flags should people watch for during the interview process? 5. What is imposter syndrome and how can imposter syndrome affect the job search process, interview process and even an employee's day to day at work? 6. How can one overcome imposter syndrome? 7. Can you explain what micro-kindness is and how you believe that can help to improve workplaces? 8. How can people tell when it's time for them to move on from their current job? 9. What is the most important piece of advice you want to give employees when it comes to facing their barriers at work? 10. Is there anything else you want to talk to us about today?
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenofosu/
Website: https://theresilientcareer.com/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ44eLvgEso&ab_channel=I%2FOAdvisoryServicesInc
Email: helen@ioadvisory.com
Twitter: @drheleno_ca
Facebook: @IOAdvisoryServices
Instagram: @drheleno_ca
Are you considering becoming a nurse? Maybe you are already in nursing school, and you're feeling overwhelmed. You'll want to listen to this week's interview with the amazing Mackenzie Ostrowski!
Season 2, Episode 26
About Mackenzie Ostrowski
MacKenzie Ostrowski is a recent graduate form Ontario Tech University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a dual minor in Forensic Psychology and Entrepreneurship. She has had multiple clinical experiences during her education through emergency medicine, surgery, mental health, complex continuing care, online simulations, and aided in a software launch for charting system Epic.
Prior to obtaining her degrees she volunteered at her local hospital for over 5 years which provided her with the Ontario Volunteer Service Youth Award issued by the province of Ontario, and multiple scholarships. During her education MacKenzie demonstrated leadership through her involvement in her university’s nursing club as co-president and was a board member for the Undergraduate Nursing Program Committee as a student advocate.
As a newly Registered Nurse, MacKenzie has already completed her Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificates and is currently working towards her Coronary Care 1 Certificate to work in the emergency department. MacKenzie is a first-generation post- secondary graduate, who is strongly motivated and passionate about continuing education, individual empowerment, travelling, and caring for others.
This week on the Caring Support Podcast, we talk with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Natasha Halliday. Come with us as we learn about being a social worker, the mental health symptoms you should watch for in yourself, and how you can help your loved ones or coworkers who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
Season 2, Episode 25
About Natasha:
With over 20 years experience working in mental health across of variety of sectors, Natasha works from a variety of therapeutic modalities to best address her clients’ needs. Natasha is dedicated to helping people uncover the resilience they already have, and foster resilience in their lives.
In this podcast, Monique candidly shares her experiences and insights, offering a glimpse into her fascinating career trajectory. Join us as we embark on this enlightening discussion with Monique Harding—an exceptional nurse whose career evolution from Mental Health RN to Nurse Educator serves as a testament to the endless possibilities within the nursing profession. Stay tuned for an enriching and insightful conversation that will leave you inspired and motivated.
Season 2 Episode 24
Monique Harding Bio:
Monique Harding is a mental health educator with 17 years of nursing experience. Originally from Toronto, ON, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at York University and Master of Nursing degree at Western University. Monique has worked extensively in the mental health field and started her career working in a psychiatric emergency service of a busy, downtown emergency department. Leading up to her role as a nurse educator, Monique has also worked on Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams in partnership with the Toronto Police Service, as well as the College of Physicians and Surgeons as a clinical investigator. Currently, her nurse educator role includes overseeing the education and onboarding of new nursing graduates and internal transfers into the mental health program of a tertiary care hospital.
Today is an exciting day on the Caring Support Podcast because we have healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator and Ms. Canada 2023 Finalist, Sandra Mutilva with us!
Join us as we talk to Sandra about her amazing career and what led her to where she is.
Season 2, Episode 23
About Sandra Mutilva:
Sandra is a healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator. She advocates for women in leadership and is a trusted advisor in tackling the obstacles that diverse women must develop in executive leadership positions globally, the barriers to entrepreneurship in complex environments, and technology and innovation in health care.
When Sandra is not helping develop an enterprise, consulting or being a scholar, she practices martial arts, circuit training, yoga and running. She is an amateur astronomer and sommelier.
In this edition, we have the privilege of chatting with the incredible Emily Zufelt, the strong and spirited individual behind the powerful project "What's Your Twenty." We delve into a topic that affects millions worldwide but often goes unnoticed: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Season 2, Episode 22
EMILY BIO Emily Zufelt, creator and host of the global mental health podcast, "What's Your Twenty?" is a passionate advocate who has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey began with a role at a rape crisis centre in the Public Education sector, where she discovered the power of spoken words to educate and inspire authentic change. During her time at the centre, Emily gained valuable insights into the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and developed a deep commitment to promoting healing and resilience.
Building on this experience, Emily went on to join a police service, where she served as both a uniformed member and a civilian 911 emergency police dispatcher for over twenty years. Her voice became a familiar presence over the radio, as she worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of the public and the officers in her care.
Today, with the podcast and as a Certified Trauma & Resiliency Life Coach, Emily has shifted her focus to mental health advocacy, drawing on her extensive knowledge of trauma and its effects to raise awareness about PTSI/PTSD and the importance of post-traumatic growth. Through her work, she seeks to empower individuals who have experienced trauma, and to promote a greater understanding of the challenges they face.
Emily's voice remains a powerful force for change with her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making a difference as she continues to use her platform to educate, inspire, and promote healing in all those she encounters.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a chiropractor, healing and restoring balance to the human body? Join us as we go through a day in the life of a chiropractor, uncovering the fascinating moments, challenges, and triumphs they encounter in their noble pursuit of well-being. From the crackling adjustments to the compassionate patient interactions, get ready to gain an insider's perspective on this vital profession that aims to unlock the body's innate healing potential.
Season 2, Episode 21
We had the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed Miri Hadas Koller, an industry expert who understands the ins and outs of creating a harmonious and fulfilling environment for retirees. Whether you're an aspiring retirement residence manager, a dedicated team member, or simply curious about the dynamics of these thriving communities, this conversation with Miri Hadas Koller promises to be a captivating journey. So, let's delve into the world of retirement residence management and explore how teamwork makes the dream work.
Season 2, Episode 20
About Miri Hadas Koller Miri has devoted half of her over 30 years career to the seniors housing sector. She currently leads ClearPath Senior Living, a management and consulting company which supports owners and developers of retirement residences.
Prior to that, as the President of Greenwood Retirement Communities, she helped build the company to a portfolio of 8 homes and a team of close to 500 employees.
Miri has a passion for people and a strong faith in their good intentions and enjoys helping people achieve their goals. She loves discussing leadership and teamwork, and ways to do those right.
Miri has been living in Toronto with her family since immigrating to Canada in 2005.
Today is a really special day. It’s the first National Reflexology Day here in Canada. National Reflexology Day was started by the Reflexology Association of Canada to raise awareness around the benefits and accessibility of Reflexology in Canada. This special day will be held every year on the last Tuesday of May. We are extremely lucky to be joined by four members of the Reflexology Association of Canada to talk about this amazing career and effective, non-invasive, holistic, natural therapy in Canada. Joining us today are Laura Marrast (Director of Operations, Reflexology Association of Canada), Nicole Greaves (RCRT, Owner of Healthcare Solutions), Lise Musso (RAC Student Member) and Ines Hardtke (Professional Development Manager, Reflexology Association of Canada).
Season 2, Episode 19
With us today on the Caring Support Podcast is a nurse by day, film producer by night, author, music producer, renal strategist, and life coach, Robyn Roots! Come along with us to hear all about her song and documentary "2020 Year of The Nurse" and what motivated her to take on this very important project during the height of COVID-19.
Season 2, Episode 18
About Robyn Roots
Robyn Roots, Movie Producer, Music Producer, Kidney Coach, Renal Strategist, Menopause Expert, Consultant, Author, Public Speaker, and Influencer, has been a Nurse for over 33 years specializing in dialysis. She is also CEO of Klosa Productions LLC & Kidney Keeper LLC & Menopause Bosses.
Robyn has been a present voice in the renal Community in training over 5,000 patients, families, dialysis nurses, physicians, church congregations about renal disease and serving on expert panels during her journey as a Kidney health coach.
Robyn has produced 13 award-winning projects, some on Amazon, Tubi and other platforms.
In celebration of Nurse’s Appreciation Week, Robyn Roots wrote and directed her award-winning documentary, 2020 Year of the Nurse, during the Covid-19 pandemic. This project focused on people of colour in the medical profession sharing their experience during Covid-19 and the impact of racism in the field. Mrs. Robyn Roots has been interviewed on over 35 platforms speaking about her journey from nursing to film. Mrs. Roots believes in using media to have courageous, straightforward conversations that are necessary today. She also wrote a song, 2020 Year of the Nurse to honour nurses and people affected by Covid. The song has been awarded and nominated for best song at film festivals. She also wrote a book, 2020 Year of the Nurse: Our love affair with Nursing which shared their love of nursing and the challenges they face.
This week is National Paramedic Services Week here in Canada and we are feeling really lucky to be joined by four awesome paramedics from the Paramedic Association of Canada. We are very excited to learn all about becoming a paramedic and to hear about the struggles facing paramedics right now. Come along with us as we talk to Derek Cassista, Melanie Stephens, Steven Leu and Ashley Chasse, paramedics from across Canada!
Season 2, Episode 17
In the second part of our interview with Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified, we talk about how organizations can use recognition to create a better workplace for their employees and in turn, have a higher employee retention rate. If you missed the first part of our interview with Sarah, don’t forget to check that out where ever you listen to podcasts, you won’t want to miss it!
Season 2, Episode 16
It’s Nurses Week this week and the Caring Support Podcast got the chance to have a conversation with three amazing nurses who are using their abilities to empower and uplift nurses. We are joined this week by Dionne Sinclair, Mildred Ababio and Sara Fung to talk about how the last year has gone, their hopes for the profession going into 2023 and about nurses with side hustles.
Season 2, Episode 15
This week, the Caring Support Podcast was very lucky to have a very special guest on our podcast. She is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. With over 25 years of experience training, coaching, and leading teams, join us as we learn more about how recognition could change your workplace environment with Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified!
Season 2, Episode 14
About Sarah McVanelSarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. Forever Recognize Others’ GreatnessTM to invigorate companies so they can see their people as exceptional and, together, create a scrumptious, thriving culture where everyone belongs.
Sarah has 25+ years of experience training, coaching, and leading teams. From her senior leadership role, she founded her boutique firm Greatness Magnified. Proclaimed as the “Frog Lady,” she can be found freaking out perfect strangers (in a good way) by handing out squishy frogs and asking them, “Have you been frogged lately?” and then acknowledging their greatness.
She’s a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 700 Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) worldwide. She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.
You can catch her kayaking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter with her husband, or cooking a feast (while listening to an audiobook on double speed). She’s a die-hard carb-ivour, amateur hip-hopper, and TikTok embarrasser to her two kids.
This week we had aspiring surgeon/scientist, TEDX speaker and advocate for Women's Heart Health, Dr. Najah Adreak on the Caring Support Podcast! We talked about becoming a surgeon and her drive to conquer the deficiencies in women's healthcare.
Season 2 Episode 13
About Dr. Najah AdreakDr. Najah Adreak is a clinical researcher and emerging leader in women's cardiovascular health. She has a Master's in Surgery from the University of British Columbia (UBC). She earned her medical degree from Tripoli University and trained in the Cardiac Surgery residency program in her country, Libya, before moving to Canada for further education and training. Dr. Adreak is the Trainee Representative for the Canadian Women Heart's Health Alliance and an active Training and Education Working Group member. She led the western committee for the Wear Red Canada campaign in 2021-2023.
This week on the Caring Support Podcast, we talk with Healthcare Leader, Change Management & Efficiency Expert, Susanne Kish about her experience during the pandemic, how she led her team through the pandemic and the valuable lessons that she learned and wants to share with everyone in the hopes that we can be better prepared in the future.
Season 2, Episode 12
About Susanne Kish
Susanne started working in Hamilton, Ontario in Nuclear Medicine, as a Technologist at McMaster Hospital and maintained sidebar interests, Radiation Safety Officer, Professional Practice, and Quality Assurance Committee at the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario for several years and research imaging. By networking with all types of backgrounds, becoming engaged enriching her knowledge and her career grew. Working in regulations with Policies & Medical Directives, she increased her knowledge of Nursing Practice, and the needs of the Indigenous.
Susanne is a motivated individual, takes initiatives, and makes lasting improvements. This is a constant on her radar. She adored teaching students in the hospital, and was selected by many as a mentor, for healthcare projects with University of Toronto. She enjoys lecturing to large groups about the importance of bone density, to Kindergarten children about the importance of hand washing and what a Hospital is. She worked in the private sector with Healthcare IT, training Radiologists as a Program Manager to evaluating newly developed software. She returned to the professionalism of hospitals, there is no place like it!
The COVID Pandemic, was a piece of history that was unforgettable in Hospitals and she was a part of history, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Kitchener. She was asked to manage the COVID Clinic, and it was a successful, well-run location. Every day was different, change was a constant from guidelines to process, and she enjoyed bringing a semblance of structure to the clinic while the global COVID crisis prevailed. She worked far too much at the time, and now the world of Healthcare has changed, and she is definitely glued to her seat for the changes to come, and they must, nothing can stay the same!
This week, we sat down with David Dibble, creator of the 3D Problem-Solving model which works to transform systems within organizations to improve productivity, safety, and quality of care while reducing burnout, staff shortages, and costs. Learn more about 3D Problem-Solving in this episode of the Caring Support Podcast!
Season 2, Episode 10
The Caring Support Podcast has been joined again by the lovely Karisa Haverkamp, Registered Psychotherapist, Founder and Clinical Director of Blossoms Counselling in Brantford, Ontario. We are back with another Caring Support Care Kit episode where this week we are going to learn all about self-care.
Season 2, Episode 10
About Karisa HaverkampKarisa Haverkamp is a Registered Psychotherapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist. Karisa has a private practice in Brantford ON. Karisa empowers women to live authentic and fearless lives during pregnancy, motherhood and beyond. Karisa treats anxiety, depression and chronic stress. She has 10 years of experience in the field including working with people from six nations of the grand river as a complex trauma therapist. Karisa is a mother of four and enjoys reading, running and weightlifting. Karisa is passionate about creating safe space to empower women to gain clarity and connection and to move forward with greater calm, confidence and joy.
Have you ever wondered how you can do self-care while at work? This week, the Caring Support Podcast got the chance to sit down with Cathy Alvarez, Nurse and co-founder of Replenish at Work, a nurse-led program that inspires and motivates nurses to prioritize their health and well-being. Come with us to learn more about this amazing program and how you can make sure you are taking care of yourself while on the job.
Season 2, Episode 9
About Cathy AlvarezCathy Alvarez has over 20 years of nursing experience in the fields of progressive care, holistic nursing, leadership, and education development. After experiencing burnout early in her career Cathy developed a passion for designing and implementing education programs that specifically focus on self-care, self-reflection, mindfulness, and resiliency for nurses. Her experience in curriculum development combined with her knowledge of evidence-based integrative wellness practices led her to co-found, Replenish at Work, a nurse-led program that inspires and motivates nurses to prioritize their health and well-being. The Replenish at Work framework guides participants to self-assess a NEED and embed quick and practical micro-restorative habits into the workday. The program is offered on-site, virtually, and a self-guided module is in development. All phases can be tailored to meet the needs of an individual or group. To learn more about Replenish at Work, please visit replenishwork.com or email her directly at cathy@replenishmbs.com to book an informational call.
Today’s Caring Support Podcast Episode is part of a special series called the “Caring Support Care Kit” where we talk about how we and healthcare workers can take care of ourselves on a day-to-day basis. We were very lucky to have with us the amazing Karisa Haverkamp, Registered Psychotherapist, Founder and Clinical Director of Blossoms Counselling in Brantford, Ontario.
Season 2, Episode 8
About Karisa HaverkampKarisa Haverkamp is a Registered Psychotherapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist. Karisa has a private practice in Brantford ON. Karisa empowers women to live authentic and fearless lives during pregnancy, motherhood and beyond. Karisa treats anxiety, depression and chronic stress. She has 10 years of experience in the field including working with people from six nations of the grand river as a complex trauma therapist. Karisa is a mother of four and enjoys reading, running and weightlifting. Karisa is passionate about creating a safe space to empower women to gain clarity and connection and to move forward with greater calm, confidence and joy.
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month so the Caring Support Podcast was excited to get the chance to sit down with Music Therapist and Executive Director of the Canadian Music Therapy Association, Jennifer Buchanan.
Come along with us as we learn all about Music Therapy and how it just might be the right therapy choice for you or even the perfect career path.
Season 2, Episode 7
About Jennifer BuchananJennifer is the Founder and Visionary Architect of JB Music Therapy (JBMT), a music therapy company that has been instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada for 30 years and that has been thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by her local Chamber of Commerce. JBMT currently employs a diverse team of 18 Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) serving all ages in medical, education and community care settings.
Today, on the Caring Support Podcast, we are talking with Eliza Mystille. The Manager, Recruitment and Selection at Bruyere Continuing Care, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Come along with us as we dive into the world of Healthcare Human Resources.
Season 2 Episode 6
About Eliza MystilleMs. Eliza Mystille is the Manager, Recruitment and Selection at Bruyère. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Paris 13, a Master's degree in Communications from the University of Ottawa, and a graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from Algonquin College. She holds two professional designations from the Human Resources Professional Association, Certified Human Resources Professional and Certified Human Resources Leader. She has been working in both the public and private sectors, most recently in the healthcare sector for the past seven years. Ms. Mystille developed her expertise by combining her knowledge and experience in both communication and human resources fields, which enables her to create and find innovative solutions to solve recruitment issues among others. When she is not recruiting, you can find her on the dance floor teaching Zumba. She is also passionate about employment law, social justice, diversity and understanding human behaviours.
This week, on the Caring Support Podcast, we got to sit down and talk with PSW (Personal Support Worker), Fola Tajudeen, and HCA (Health Care Assistant), Kayleigh Doan-Adams. While the titles to their jobs differ, they both work roles that are integral parts of the healthcare system. Come along with us to learn more about being a PSW and HCA on the healthcare frontlines.
Season 2 Episode 5
Being a healthcare worker in today's world takes someone who is brave, courageous and strong. Someone who strives to care for their patients the way that they would care for their own family. Someone that fights for change to make for better work environments for others and someone that isn't afraid to stand up for what's right and let their voice be heard.
We were honoured to have Taylor Booroff as this week's special guest on the Caring Support podcast. Taylor is a personal support worker that began her career as a PSW at the young age of 19. She fought hard through COVID and is now using her voice to stand up and fight for changes that are so desperately needed not only in the PSW profession but in healthcare in general. Come along with us as we listen to Taylor's story.
Season 2 Episode 4
Burnout is something that nurses were feeling before the pandemic, but COVID-19 pointed a big spotlight on just how burnt out nurses really are. Out in Alberta, there is an amazing nurse, Darlene Schindel, who is lovingly referred to as the “Nurse’s Nurse” and who has made it her mission to help nurses go from burnt out and on the verge of giving up their careers to thriving and enjoying the practice again. Darlene is a very busy woman, but the Caring Support Podcast was lucky enough to get the chance to sit with her to discuss the struggles nurses are facing and how she is working to provide assistance and change to the industry.
Season 2, Episode 4
With the boomer population getting older the question for many has become ‘how can I age safely at home’? For many, the thought of everything that goes into this is daunting. We got the chance to sit down and talk with Jim Closs from Age Safe Canada about steps you can take to ensure you can age safely at home. If you or a loved one are in the planning stages for this type of journey, then keep listening to find out how you can ensure that you age safely right in your own home.
Season 2 Episode 3
The Caring Support Podcast had another exciting and educational conversation this week with the amazing Maria Margaritas!
Maria is an educational coach and the founder of "mariA. think outside the box MED.ucation" providing on-demand digital courses, blogs, and coaching for international medical graduates and internationally trained healthcare professionals (IMGs-ITHPs) to improve their medical communication skills for Canadian healthcare settings in order to achieve personal and professional success in Canada.
Come along with us and let’s get ‘Med.ucated with Maria’!
Episode 45, Season 2
In a world where there is a never-ending job list of open healthcare related positions, the question can become “where can I go to school in order to get the most out of my healthcare career?” The Caring Support Podcast team was excited to get the chance to have a conversation with Kaydene Campbell, RPN and Vice President for CLI College of Business, Health, and Technology to discuss life on the CLI campus and what students can expect when they chose one of the dynamic and in demand healthcare career programs offered at CLI College.
Episode 44, Season 2
We've interviewed many individuals this year, and to finish off season one of the Caring Support Podcast, we decided to have Caring Support's very own Joseph Jongsma, Anneka Burghout, James Smith, and advisory board member Dr. Paul Woods to talk about what has happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023!
Season 1 Episode 43
The holidays can be a stressful time, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of the Caring Support Podcast, we are going to talk about Holiday Burnout and what you can do to avoid it this holiday season.
Have you ever wanted to sit down with an employer and ask them about their recruitment practices? If you're job hunting at this very moment, you've probably thought about it once or twice. Well, guess what? We did just that. At the Caring Support Podcast, we recently had two talent acquisition specialists from CBI Health, Canada's leading community healthcare provider, and we asked them questions that will help healthcare workers understand recruitment better and find success in their search for new employment opportunities.
Union and collaboration make all the difference in any profession, but especially in healthcare, and no other group benefits more from sticking together than personal support workers (PSWs), who play such an integral role in the healthcare sector in Ontario and across the country. With that in mind, we recently had Miranda Ferrier, CEO and Provincial President of the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA), as a guest on the Caring Support Podcast, where she spoke about the resources and opportunities available for those who join the organization and their vision for the future of the PSW profession in the province.
We all know that caregivers need all the support they can get, and caregivers who care for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairments need it even more in order to keep burnout and emotional overwhelmedness at bay. This is exactly what we talked about with registered nurse Kim Valentine, who sat with us recently for a new episode of the Caring Support Podcast.
Talk to any nurse and they will tell you the biggest challenge keeping them from their dream jobs is finding the time to write a new resume and cover letter or prepare for jobs interviews with their busy schedules and general exhaustion. That's why we recently invited RN and resume writer Sara Fung to the Caring Support Podcast. She has developed a career beyond nursing, helping other nurses put their best foot forward thanks to perfectly tailored resumes, engaging cover letters and more, and had a lot to share with our community.
On our most recent podcast, we talk about emotional intelligence and how developing it can be truly beneficial for healthcare workers. Our guest this time is Maureen Gaetz-Faubert, an emotional energy healer, emotional intelligence practitioner, and blogger based in Alberta who believes that it is time to put the heart back into healthcare.
Canada is known for welcoming immigrants from every corner of the world. The country receives around 235,000 new immigrants per year and it has been doing so since the early 1990s, according to Statistics Canada. Some of them come with a healthcare-related background and are eager to put their skills to good use from the moment they land, which is beneficial for the Canadian healthcare system.
At Caring Support we are all about supporting immigrants who want to enter the healthcare workforce in cities like London, Toronto, and Ottawa, which is why we recently sat down with Mildred Ababio, a nurse leader and a second-generation immigrant, with whom we spoke about the immigrant experience in healthcare system for both workers and patients.
Today, September 29, 2022, is National Coffee Day so we figured it would be the perfect time to record another episode of A Cup of Joe with Joe and talk all about what's happening in the world of Caring Support! Our very own Joseph Jongsma and James Smith give us all the updates on new and upcoming features to get excited about.
In the latest episode of the Caring Support Podcast, we sat down with Irnise F. Williams, Esq., a nurse lawyer from the United States. We spoke about the fact that she has been able to find a perfect balance between two fields as different as healthcare and the law, and many other things related to the two. Overall, it was a smart and captivating conversation that we are sure our audience will benefit from.
Let's talk about iron deficiency, a condition that affects mostly women and children worldwide. Our latest episode of the Caring Support Podcast explores this condition and provides valuable information from an actual patient, Jen Logan, who happens to be our company's VP of Product and Research. Keep reading to find out how the conversation went.
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The content presented both in this blog post and the aforementioned podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as diagnosis or medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for information about specific medical conditions before making any healthcare decisions.
On our latest episode of the Caring Support Podcast, we talked about patient engagement, digital health, and much more with Dr. Maida Affan, a healthcare marketing and communications professional with experience in clinical, wellness content marketing, and digital strategies.
Caring for other people is one of the hardest and most difficult things that anyone can do, but it also brings great joy and satisfaction to those who commit to it. Like in any other role, there are many lessons to be learned when one becomes a caregiver, either professionally or in a family setting. However, we believe this is something that doesn't get addressed as much as it should. So, to discuss this important topic further, we recently extended an invitation to our podcast to self-care coach and author Nicole Dauz, who shared those things that no one tells you about being a caregiver and much more about her own journey.
In this episode, we talk about nurse burnout as a critical issue that affects this particular group of healthcare workers across the country, while providing you with information to recognize its signs and symptoms. To learn more about this topic, check out our article titled "How to recognize the early signs of nurse burnout" by following this link: https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/recognize-early-signs-of-nurse-burnout
Sleep is essential for the body to remain physically and mentally healthy. However, due to multiple factors, such as the pandemic, understaffing, longer shifts, etc., many healthcare workers are getting less and less sleep every week, which is affecting their work performance and personal lives. In this episode, we offer several recommendations that will help workers get more shut-eye. And to learn more about this essential topic, read our article titled "10 sleep tips for healthcare workers to get a good night's sleep" available on his link: https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/10-better-sleep-tips-for-healthcare-workers
Recruiters in all industries, including healthcare, often struggle with worker retention and satisfaction. This leads to staffing issues, higher turnovers, and instability within organizations. But there are ways around it. And to learn more about them, we recently interviewed Jennifer Lagemann, expert in brand and storytelling for attracting senior caregivers and founder of NextJenn Copy, who provided us with several best practices for staffing and training in senior care.
Our very own Cali Wiersma joins us as she talks all about how social media can help both healthcare workers and organizations promote themselves. She offers some great tips to consider while building your social presence, and also talks about how to build a great video resume!
We're working on some exciting things here at Caring Support, and our own CEO Joseph Jongsma has all the details for you!
It is no secret that healthcare workers are having an exceptionally hard time balancing their personal lives and work lives right now. Between long shifts and the resulting exhaustion, it seems they don't have any time left to do the other things that give life meaning, like family gatherings, meeting with friends, doing housework, pursuing a new hobby, or simply relaxing. However, there is always a way to turn things around, so we recently invited Jen Zurbrigg, also known as @happyhealthymommajz online, to talk about five ways healthcare workers can improve their work-life balance.
We sat down with Barbara Olas, Homayra Ahmed, and Ashley Fox, three wonderful and inspirational women in nursing, to discuss topics such as burnout, new grad tips, and entrepreneurship.
At Caring Support, apart from job opportunities, we make an effort to provide healthcare workers and other people in the industry with as much knowledge as we can about health and wellbeing. That's why on our most recent podcast we talked all about fitness... emotional fitness, that is.
We sat down with Chantal Dawtrey and Matthew Green, who are emotional fitness experts and coaches from Johannesburg, South Africa, where they run 5th Place, an organization that teaches people how to become and remain emotionally fit. They were happy to discuss the topic with us and this is what they told us!
Nursing is constantly evolving, and what nurses need to know to succeed today is not what it was a decade ago. So, we recently sat down with The Nurse Informant, RN Nurse Terri, to talk about all the things that many nurses don't talk about, but are so important for everyone in the field to overcome current issues, move forward in their careers and become successful.
We live in a visual world where graphics sometimes say more than words and first impressions matter. With that in mind, on our most recent episode of the Caring Support Podcast, we had an interesting conversation with graphic designer Anneka Burghout about how good design can benefit job seekers regardless of their industry and stage in their careers.
Prolonged use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been causing adverse skin conditions for healthcare workers since the beginning of the pandemic. In this episode, we give you easy and simple tips to care for your skin and avoid rashes or irritation while on the job. You can also learn more about this topic by reading our article titled "How to protect your skin from the effects of prolonged PPE use" on this link: https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/protecting-your-skin-from-the-effects-of-ppe-use
On this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Stuart MacInnis, a healthcare assistant and TikToker from British Columbia who had lots to share about his love for his work, lessons learned in the field, and recommendations for people interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
In this episode, we talk about the most common occupational hazards that could affect healthcare workers, like biological and chemical materials, infectious diseases and violent patients. We also tell you how to protect yourself from these work risks and stay safe on the job. To learn more about this topic, we encourage you to read our article titled "Healthcare Worker Safety Tips" by visiting this link: https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/healthcare-worker-safety-tips
Have you ever wondered when is the right time for a loved one to transition into long-term care? Whether it is your elderly parents or another family member that requires special support in their daily activities, it comes a time when home care provided by family caregivers is not enough and decisions need to be made. To speak about this transition process and the ways in which families can help their loved ones receive better care in their new facilities and have an easier adjustment period, we spoke to Sam Peck, Executive Director of Family Councils Ontario (formerly Family Councils’ Program) who has helped numerous family caregivers and long-term care home staff improve their work to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents and patients.
It is often said that nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, and nurses like Kerry-Ann Raymond are a testament to that. With over a decade of experience in different areas of nursing, this passionate healthcare professional took some time from her busy week to speak with us about her career and the lessons she has learned along the way, in hopes of inspiring other nurses to continue giving their best to this rewarding profession.
At Caring Support we are all about connecting healthcare employers with talented and experienced candidates as a way to alleviate the healthcare HR crisis. However, we are also open to learning about other potential solutions to this issue, like employee retention as a way to guarantee an organization's return on investment (ROI), which is the main topic of this interesting interview with entrepreneurs Suzanne Schell and Raelynn Douglas.
The Canadian healthcare sector is currently facing many challenges, and one of them is related to Human Resources and recruitment. Healthcare organizations are understaffed and struggling to find and retain healthcare workers, while workers feel overworked and burned out. It is a complex situation worth discussing in-depth, which is why we chose it as the topic of this second and last part of "A cup of joe with Joe", a special interview series featuring Joseph Jongsma, founder and CEO of Caring Support.
What's better than a cup of joe in the morning? A cup of joe while listening to Joseph Jongsma, founder and CEO of our platform. In this first half of a two-part interview, Joe shares all about his early years as an entrepreneur, his motivations to create Caring Support, and some of the lessons he has learned along the way.
This week’s episode is a special Q&A featuring all four members of our advisory board who talk about the staffing crisis in healthcare and how our platform is helping alleviate it. Listen to Dr. Paul Woods, medical doctor and healthcare systems expert; Don Thibert, a prominent figure in the private college education field in Ontario; Hilary Anderson, a senior executive in Corporate Services and Human Resources applied to healthcare; and Byron Ells, senior marketing executive and well-known leadership advisor to startups.
Home care can be tricky for families to set up because oftentimes there are too many feelings involved, a lack of caregiving experience, and other difficulties. To provide you with accurate and valuable information on this topic, we've recently had a conversation with Mike George, who along with his wife Jan founded Soaring Families, a community that is focused exclusively on helping family caregivers navigate the complex world of care.
Networking is one of those things that lots of people feel nervous about and some others downright fear. However, when done right, networking is one of the best actions anyone can take in order to move forward professionally, which is why we asked our very own networking expert, James Smith, to share his best practices for successful networking with the Caring Support community.
Every caregiving journey is unique. Sometimes a person becomes a caregiver overnight, and sometimes it happens gradually. What all caregiving journeys do have in common is the frustration over the lack of information available out there to answer those early questions almost all caregivers have. Entrepreneur Traci Lamb, has made it her life's mission to help caregivers succeed in their journeys.
This week, we spoke with Ashley Fox, a registered practical nurse (RPN), community outreach coordinator, and nurse case manager with a decade of experience in nursing and supervisory management, who is recognized by her peers as a leader in the nursing profession. She sat down with us to share her thoughts on how to find success in nursing.
We sat down with Pam Stoikopoulos, founder and CEO of Big Eye Innovation, an innovation consulting firm focused in the health and wellness space. Pam talks about the top 5 healthcare trends we're seeing in healthcare right now including the staffing shortage, in-home health, virtual care, crowdsourcing, and NFT health records.
Developmental Service Work is a healthcare occupation that not a lot of people know about. To speak about the perks of working as a DSW and what this job really entails, we spoke to Brett Boutilier, an experienced worker in this field for nearly 10 years and a successful user of the Caring Support platform.
To dig deeper into the post-secondary experience in nursing schools, we recently spoke to Skye Moore, a fourth-year full-time nursing student from Toronto who walked us through a day in her life, both pre and post-pandemic. She also shared recommendations based on her experience to help other students and future students to succeed in a university-level academic setting.
We often see stories of frontline workers working during COVID-19, but we wanted to give you an inside look at what it's like to work in Long Term Care during the pandemic, so we interviewed PSW Lucy Corbiere, with whom we recently connected with after seeing a powerful video she posted on social media.
This is the third and final part of the memorable conversation we had with Senator Tony Loffreda, independent parliamentarian from Quebec.
In this third clip, part of our team talks to him about technology and how it can benefit the healthcare system. We also discuss how platforms like Caring Support can make an important contribution to the resolution of the staffing crisis in the sector.
This is the second segment of the productive conversation we had with Senator Tony Loffreda earlier this month about diverse topics related to the healthcare field.
In this clip, part of our team talks to him about the pandemic, how it has changed the way healthcare is provided and received, and how it has made it harder for the sector to attract and retain staff. Keep reading to find out more.
We recently connected with Senator Tony Loffreda, an independent parliamentarian who represents the province of Quebec and cares a lot about the healthcare sector; and we didn't miss the opportunity to have a conversation with him about some topics of interest for all stakeholders in healthcare.
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