Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

Today is International Self Care Day! Prioritizing activities like staying active, eating healthy meals, getting quality sleep, and nurturing social connections can significantly enhance the quality of life of seniors. Click here to read more essential senior self-care tips: https://buff.ly/3O9boYq #SeniorCare #SelfCare #HealthyAging

At Spectrum, we foster a vibrant culture where every team member shines! Today, we are excited to celebrate Sundari, one of our Nursing Program Managers, for her outstanding inclusive leadership and commitment to building a close-knit team atmosphere. Her leadership style fosters respect, accountability, and collaboration to achieve a high standard of quality, patient-centric care. Thank you, Sundari! Click to see how Sundari kindles a one-team approach! https://buff.ly/3y3c8uk

A huge thank you to our wonderful employees for their generous support! The Spectrum Healthcare Foundation, backed entirely by employee donations, is proud to have funded innovative technology at Wellbrook Place. Our donation made it possible to purchase two Lucynt Dementia Magic Table Projectors for Wellbrook Place’s Behavioral Support Units, which care for adults with dementia and mental health disorders. These ceiling-mounted projectors transform any surface into a fun and engaging space. With over 160 games featuring sounds and designs specifically tailored to support various stages of dementia, these projectors promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being.   The Wellbrook residents enjoy these interactive games 2-3 times a week supporting those with middle to late stages of dementia with stimulating games such as Bubble Fish, Alien Acrobats, Balloons, Spring, and Animal Flip. These activities provide fun and engagement for groups of 6-8 residents, and family members are always welcome to join in the fun! "Our experience with the Lucynt tables has been fantastic, and our residents have been enjoying various games regularly, as the Lucynt table games are part of our standard programming," says Natalia Durango, Associate Director of Programs at Wellbrook Place.   Click to watch the Lucynt Projectors in action! Partners Community Health

Did you know that people over 65 are more likely to experience heat stress? As seniors are more vulnerable to adverse effects from extreme heat it is important to take precautions during the hot summer months. Here are some key tips to keep cool and healthy: • Stay cool in air-conditioned areas or seek out shaded areas. • Drink plenty of water and liquids throughout the day. • Plan activities wisely and avoid strenuous tasks during peak heat hours. Click here to read more tips on how to beat the summer heat: https://buff.ly/3WoW3Zb #SeniorCare #SummerSafety

☀️ We had an amazing time at the Fiesta Extravaganza this past weekend hosted by the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan! The Spectrum Talent Acquisition and York PSW team loved meeting everyone and sharing why caring matters at Spectrum and how we go the extra mile to support our team members. Throughout the weekend, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Spectrum Health Care and explore exciting job opportunities within the York region. Attendees also had the chance to win prizes and receive some awesome swag. Check out what our team was up to!

Today, we welcomed four remarkable Internationally Educated Nurses to the Spectrum team! Our CEO, Sandra Ketchen, had the privilege of connecting with them. Please join us in welcoming them to Canada!

Spectrum Health Care is proud to announce its achievement of ISO/IEC 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance. These certifications set a new benchmark for security standards among home care service providers in Canada, highlighting Spectrum's dedication to best practices in information security to protect our clients, partners, and employees. Read more about our announcement: https://lnkd.in/g4HjjCR4

Happy Canada Day from Spectrum Health Care! Wishing our clients, employees, and the communities we serve a joyful long weekend.

Spectrum Health Care is pleased to announce that CEO, Sandra Ketchen, has been elected Board Chair of Home Care Ontario, a member-based organization representing providers of quality home care services from across Ontario. Congratulations Sandra! Read our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gAQphRi5 #HomeCare #AgingInPlace

Last week the Spectrum Health Care Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary! This milestone wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our incredible team. Funded entirely by Spectrum’s amazing team, the Spectrum Health Care Foundation has contributed close to $500,000 to grassroots organizations aligned with our mission, vision and values and that are near and dear to our employees’ hearts. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together!