Some of the Many Benefits to Being a Member include:
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Access to carehomes.ca (the Association’s website) which is optimized for all Search engines thereby increasing the possibility of PCHs (personal care homes) being found doing a search from any search engine.
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High ranking from any search related to PCHs in Saskatchewan. All PCH websites linked from carehomes.ca receive this same high ranking. The carehomes.ca website will almost always be the first result found doing any search related to PCHs in Saskatchewan.
- Advertising vacancies on carehomes.ca by simply updating your user managed listing in your online profile. Your health region will have the ability to know about your vacancies within 12 hours of you updating your vacancy listing.
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A personal page on carehomes.ca which includes up to 10 photos link to your website, description of your home, location map, and listing of PCH amenities.
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Guest Speakers to address members’ needs at the General Membership Meetings and Annual General Meeting.
- Free advertising at Trade Shows such as the Spring Home and Garden Show, the annual Alzheimer’s Society’s conference, and Seniors’ Showcase, where you can participate to promote your home.
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Mentorship and networking with members regarding problem solving – members helping members.
- Recognition by SASWH (Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health) and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. This government body now seeks feedback from our Association on proposed regulations and changes, and regularly invites our Association to attend industry-related meetings and events .
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Customized Safety Management System so that all members are in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
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Access to free training for PART (Professional Assault Response Training), SMART (Safe Moving and Repositioning Techniques), and TLR (Transfer, Lift, Reposition).
- Educational Workshops no matter how large or small your staff to promote best practices and compliance with Personal Care Home Regulations.