Upcoming Events

Kronos update coming as of June 14, 2021

You may have noticed the following message appearing on the top of your page when logging into Kronos.

For those that punch in and out daily, the message appears when you enter into your profile page.

The “new look” will take effect June 14, 2021 when Kronos does their next release.

The new . . . → Read More: Kronos update coming as of June 14, 2021

Survey: Mental Health partnership coming to CLGW

Two out three Ontarians feel that COVID-19 has lasting and serious mental health impacts.

CLGW is teaming up with Andrea Groenewald and Linda Gould from Five Star Relationships,  as well as Cathy Kuehni, Trauma, Grief and Loss Consultant, to provide mental health supports for our employees, the people we support and their families and . . . → Read More: Survey: Mental Health partnership coming to CLGW

Town Halls fast approaching

This post was also emailed to all @clgw.ca email accounts to join in!

Let’s come together over Zoom! There’s been a lot going on these past few months, and with the pandemic, we haven’t been afforded the opportunity to meet face to face. It might be one of my favourite parts of my role . . . → Read More: Town Halls fast approaching

Changes with Passport Community Developer

Community Living Guelph Wellington would like to take this opportunity to thank Karenda Carpenter for her years with us as our region’s Passport Community Developer.

Karenda has accepted a new role as the Passport Coordinator with Central West Specialized Developmental Services and her last day as a Passport Community Developer will be Friday, . . . → Read More: Changes with Passport Community Developer

Empire Life – COVID-19 and your Employee Benefits

Empire Life, our Employee Benefits provider, has put together a helpful FAQ. It covers common questions asked about benefits, from receiving prescriptions at home to travelling while impacted by the pandemic.

Read more here (also found on the HR tab): COVID-19 and your Employee Benefits

. . . → Read More: Empire Life – COVID-19 and your Employee Benefits

How a little dreaming can change everything – A Day Services and Residential Support Story

Written by Laura Kirk, with collaboration from Paul Smook, Sarah Crawford and Jessica Martin

“I feel lonely. Nobody talks to me. I don’t want to go to ARC anymore.”

When these words were spoken by a person supported about a year ago, staff listened. We visited him at ARC a few times to see how . . . → Read More: How a little dreaming can change everything – A Day Services and Residential Support Story

Public Health Ontario – Cohorting Webinar

We are inviting staff to watch PHO’s Cohorting During a COVID-19 Outbreak in a Congregate Living Setting.

Supervisors will be including this in their team meetings. However, we know that not everyone can attend a team meeting, and this information will be very helpful to understand.

To view the webinar, please go to . . . → Read More: Public Health Ontario – Cohorting Webinar

2021 Relief Schedule and Tax Forms

So that you have it handy, the 2021 Relief Schedule is available here:

2021 CLGW Relief Schedule – Pay PeriodsDownload

Additionally, the 2021 Tax Forms are now available. If you claim the basic personal amount, there is no need to access these forms. However, if you are making an update or an edit, or . . . → Read More: 2021 Relief Schedule and Tax Forms

Outdoor Exploring – a Passport Story

Nature Walk

Written by Randy, with support from his Direct Support Professional Ashlyn Northfield

Pictures by Ashlyn Northfield

Randy loves rock and roll and exploring the outdoors. Randy receives passport funding and currently uses CLGW to help support him in his adventures.

Due to COVID-19, Randy feels safer exploring his local community outdoors. . . . → Read More: Outdoor Exploring – a Passport Story

Love for Animals – a Passport Story

Mapleton’s Organic Farm

Written by Christopher Wilson, with support from his Direct Support Professional Ashlyn Northfield

Pictures by Ashlyn Northfield

Penny Ross is a resident of Mount Forest living at one of Community Living Guelph Wellington’s residential homes who receives passport funding. Penny loves animals and due to COVID-19, has not been able to . . . → Read More: Love for Animals – a Passport Story