Spark Lifecare
10 Florence Street K2P 0W7 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Giant Steps Montreal, an organization devoted to educating autistic youth, has teamed up with grocery chains Loblaw and Provigo to provide training and internships as part of a new nine-month program https://www.ctvnews.ca//a-win-win-life-changing-program-pr

Every time this video is viewed today, #BellLetsTalk will donate 5 cents to support Canadian mental health initiatives. We encourage you to take it a step further: Check-in with a friend today How can you create a safe place for mental health at work?... Check-in with yourself and seek support if needed #MentalHealthMatters

This is why we’re a social enterprise. Your clients and team should always come first. The pandemic has brought to light some of the issues in the healthcare industry and serious change needs to happen. https://www.cbc.ca//toro/ontario-long-term-care-1.5888226

Our CEO, Bradley Bezan, has an incredible story of how he built Spark Lifecare and why he started. Check out this feature in Authority Magazine where he shares some lessons he's learned along the way. https://medium.com//bradley-bezan-of-spark-lifecare-five-t

A powerful message shared for #MartinLutherKingJrDay yesterday by Oliver, our Care Specialist of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: Every third Monday of January, the US and many people around the world honour the civil rights activist Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. It was in August 1963 at The Lincoln Memorial a few miles away from US Capitol where Rev. King Jr. gave a speech to over 250,000 people gathered for justice. It was his famous "I have a Dream Speech. The US Supreme c...ourt had ruled in 1954 against racial segregation but no efforts had been put in place to desegregate schools and other institutions. Almost more than half a century after, the recent events on January 6th, 2021 at the US Capitol, the continued unlawful killings of black people, the questionable efforts to manage clean drinking water for First Nations communities in Canada suggest that US, Canada and the world are still struggling to realize King's dream. I wonder what Martin Luther King Jr. would say if he could see the world today? More than ever, if we are to be honest with ourselves as a society, this is the time that we should and must fight for King's words to be true in every aspect of our lives: that "the children will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character." Here is a short video to watch and discuss with family and friends on how to be the King's of our time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Au81HuSg

Let’s build your healthcare dream team. Spark matches you with your community’s best caregivers, nurses & therapists. Find your match today: https://sparkcares.ca/

We're looking for a Graphic Designer to join our team. They'll work closely with our Lead Creative Designer to create engaging illustrations and graphics. We are looking for a team player and empathetic problem solver with the ability to translate requirements into design solutions. Apply here: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/dafe731f7847-graphic-des

Happy New Year We’re moving in 2021 ready to tackle the year and hopeful for what it brings. 2020 certainly brought its challenges but we couldn’t be more proud of our Spark Lifecare team for their hard work. 2020 pushed us to the limits but also showed us what we’re capable of. ... For every challenge we found creative ways to still provide the best level of care that our clients expect. Our goal for 2021 remains the same, to make healthcare personal. We look forward to helping even more people this year #SparkCares

Our creative team is expanding! We are looking for a team-spirited and grounded writer who can grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insight with the ability to communicate authentically and effectively. Apply here: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/b2631221027e-copywriter

PSA: Scooters in Ottawa They may be fun to ride around town but we're seeing scooters cause a lot of problems with accessibility around the city :( One of our team members recently found two scooters blocking a city sidewalk like this. Unfortunately, it wasn't the first time. ... It may be convenient to leave your scooter anywhere but this can cause some major accessibility issues for others. These scooters can quickly create a barrier. Have fun but make sure to leave your scooter off the sideways and leave the path clear. See a scooter blocking the path? Kindly move it aside #SparkCares

At Spark Lifecare, we always want our team to feel comfortable bringing up topics that are important to them and making a safe place to have discussions. We wanted to share something our team member Carissa shared for #BisexualityDay. "Bi-sexual (and pansexual) individuals live in a weird world where we sometimes are seen as invalid. We aren't "straight" enough for the world, yet aren't "gay" enough at the same time. This is especially apparent if we are in m/f presenting r...elationships, our sexuality is not seen as valid or that it matters." Let’s use #BisexualityAwarnessWeek to continue to celebrate the community, learn about challenges, and be an ally. https://mashable.com//how-to-be-an-ally-to-bisexual-people/

Cornwall, we're looking for a match If you like you like music and TV and can work independently, this Personal Support Worker position may be perfect for you. Details: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/7dde567006bc-personal-su #cornwall #CornwallJobs

We’re proud to share that not a single caregiver or client has tested positive for COVID since the beginning of the pandemic. With quick action from our team, we were able to implement new policies and procedures that have ensured the safety of both our clients and staff. Providing the best care possible has always been at the root of what we do and that hasn’t changed. A huge thanks to our team that continue to go above and beyond. #SparkCares

It’s #WorldSuicideDayPreventionDay. Mental Health is something that is extremely important to us at Spark. It’s important to understand more about suicide and those impacted by a suicide attempt or who have felt such a loss. Read about Mike’s story below. Sometimes we think it won’t touch us but the signs can be hard to miss. If you need help you can contact Crisis Service Canada 24/7 at 833-456-4566. ... https://www.thesudburystar.com//01728af1-7f9c-4204-a1b5-6a

We were sad to hear of Dave Smith's passing. His legacy will live on in the many that he helped. More than 17,000 young people have received help from the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre since it began in 1993. Read Hunter's story of how Dave Smith helped him: https://ottawacitizen.com//when-he-fell-it-was-dave-who-gr

Have you registered for this semester of Fundamentals of Caregiving yet? This course starts on September 8th It’s written and taught by Spark Caregivers to help equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care in a community setting Learn from the experiences of people who have been in your shoes. ... Register here: https://www.ontariolearn.com//fundamentals-of-caregiving-f

We’re looking for a PSW in Kemptville You may be the perfect match for our client if you enjoy reading, watching good TV, and making bracelets. Apply here: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/cf0634124b9d-nurse

Did you know kids laugh on average 300 times a day and adults laugh on average 15 times a day? Why do we laugh less as adults? Kate Davis shares a refreshing perspective and why it’s important we add more laughter back into our daily lives. ... We had the pleasure of having her at our Spark Summit a few years ago and this talk really resonated with the audience.

If you like to laugh, play the drums, and play board games, you may be the perfect match for our client We're looking for a Mentor for our client in Orleans. Apply here: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/5d3f630b019f-mentor

Happy Capital Pride Fierté dans la Capitale! #PrideMatters and we support our 2SLGBTQ+ community This year’s celebrations may be virtual but we see it as an opportunity to be more intentional in representation and support both online and offline. It’s the opportunity to learn the history of pride, celebrate progress and learn ways we can continue to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community... We continue to celebrate community, empowerment, and inclusivity today and every day #SparkCares Comment below what Pride means to you :)

If you're friendly, energetic, and enjoy cooking, you may be the perfect match for our client We're looking for a Support Worker for our client in Vanier. Apply here: https://spark-lifecare.breezy.hr/p/ac863c0eab93-support-wor

We end up just feeling bad about feeling bad. It actually stalls out any healing or progress or problem-solving. https://www.washingtonpost.com//5dff8d16-e0c8-11ea-8181-60