This is our last hot sheet for 2019. We will be returning January 8th with our first hot sheet of 2020. All the best to you and your family over the holidays.

LNG Canada and its prime contractor, JGC Fluor, are offering tuition-free training designed to help women start – and succeed – in the skilled trades. This four-week, custom training program is part of an employment initiative to recruit, train, support and employ women in the construction trades on the LNG Canada Project in Kitimat. Over the 4 weeks, participants will receive hands-on training and the opportunity for an entry level position on the LNG Canada Project. For more information on this program and other labour market information see this week’s hot sheet.

Tips for Holiday Self Care

Another holiday season is upon us. The season can bring stress, disappointment, and overindulgence. During the season it is easy to lose sight of what keeps us physically and mentally healthy. A little thought and planning will help you stay grounded so you can survive this holiday season.

Exercise is key – During the holidays most people skip their workout to make room for other seasonal activities. Physical activity is important because it reduces stress, improves mood and concentration, and fights depression. If you don’t have time to go to the gym or take a long run, simply scale back. Research shows that even just ten minutes of daily exercise helps with positive thinking and re-energizes you in order to keep you going throughout your day.

Get in touch with gratitude –Gratitude can help with stress and depression. Research shows that simply thinking the question, “What am I grateful for?” increases dopamine and serotonin, even if you can’t actually think of an answer. Just searching for things to be grateful about builds stronger positive emotional pathways in your brain.

Protect your sleep – Chronic sleeplessness and poor sleep can mess with people’s emotional and physical health. The holiday season can be stressful and many of us don’t sleep as well this time of year. Consistent quality sleep will make you and your family happier and healthier over the holidays. Cut back on caffeine and eliminate it entirely after 2 pm. Skipping naps, especially the ones that find you sprawled on the couch after a big meal, will improve your ability to fall asleep at night. And though it’s tempting, take a pass on the goodies in the cupboard or leftovers in the fridge for at least three hours before bed. That way, heartburn, indigestion, or a sugar headache won’t keep you awake.

Feel your feelings – The holidays often bring up strong feelings for people around everything from family losses, to meeting the high expectations of visiting family. Most of us would rather avoid those difficult emotions through the holiday traditions of eating or drinking rather than just accepting that it is natural to feel them this time of year.

The Career Centre will be closed December 25, 26 and January 1st. However, we will be open all other weekdays. If you are feeling the stress of your job search during the holiday season come in and to learn more about how we can support you during this time.

 

 

 

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

Nurse Next door is an in-home care company in Qualicum, Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River. Our focus is to help people stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Our core purpose is Happier Aging – meaning it is not just about assisting with personal care, making delicious meals, housekeeping and companionship. It is also about adding value and personal happiness to each of our client’s daily lives. We do this by following our core values: passionate about making a difference, find a better way, wow customer experience and admire our people. We offer our employees an opportunity to use their abilities and experience to bring these core values into their workplaces every day and with every client. We often say, “how we make our clients lives better is only limited by our imagination.”

How may employees do we have?

We have 45 employees, of which some work full-time, some part time and some casual. Our employees provide us with their availability so we can set them up with clients that best fit their needs.

What do we look for in a new employee?

We look for people that are either Registered Care Aides, LPN’s, RN’s, as well as experienced care givers and companions. Certification is important, but so is life experience. If someone has a passion for working with seniors and/or vulnerable individuals or if you are a retired nurse, but want to remain in the field, we are interested in you.

We are looking for individuals that can take on the responsibilities of working on their own, but within a team. We require people with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, a good portion of common sense and can think on their feet. We value honest, friendly, kind and warm-hearted individuals with a strong work ethic.

What advice would we give someone who wants to work with our organization?

Learn about our company before coming in for an interview. Check out our website, www.nursenextdoor.com and after learning about our culture you can navigate to our franchise Courtenay/ Comox.  Learn why we are different from other in-home care companies. Take time to understand why you have chosen to work with seniors and other vulnerable individuals whom require assistance to stay in their own homes and then tell us. We also require our staff to have smart phones. We recently implemented a system where our employees use their phones to do their client reporting on our apps. We embrace paperless technology.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so what types of positions?

Yes, we are hiring as we continue to grow. We need Registered Care Aides and experienced caregivers and companions. We will also be hiring an RN in our Courtenay and Campbell River district soon.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for our organization?

Please contact Lily Robertson at: lily.robertson@nursenextdoor.com with a short cover letter and resume. You can also apply right from our website.