Greater Vancouver Community Services Society's mission is to support independence through client-focused community care services. #greatcaregreatcommunity
Joined November 2012
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23 Sep 2020
James Challman @GVCSS at #BCCPA2020 Virtual Conference highlights initial steps it took due to COVID-19 such as working remotely, upgrading communications, flexible scheduling, enhancing pre-existing relationships to secure PPE and facilitating access to information.
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GVCSS retweeted
23 Sep 2020
James Challman @gvcss at #BCCPA2020 Virtual Conference highlights importance of being flexible during COVID-19 including remote working, staffing and use of technologies such as videoconferencing.
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Mental health resources for caregivers and health care workers available now: careforcaregivers.ca/caretos… #mentalhealth
#healthcareworkers @safecarebc @CMHABC
Stay safe in this poor air quality #vancouver! #elderly #peoplewithdisabilities #healthcareworkers #careaides
Thank you to all wheelchair van replacement campaign donors! In 10 years, we've replaced vans at each of our 6 #CommunityLiving homes for adults with #developmentaldisabilities. Their safe transportation is especially critical now during the pandemic. Thank you #Vancouver!
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You can read more about the campaign here: gvcss.bc.ca/blog/We-Did-It.h…
GVCSS retweeted
9 Sep 2020
Looking for a new career? BC is hiring thousands more health care workers. Get free on-the-job training to become a registered health care assistant: gov.bc.ca/careersinhealth
ALT We're hiring thousands more health care workers
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GVCSS retweeted
2 Sep 2020
Are you caring for someone living with #dementia? Learn strategies to manage caregiver #stress and build #resilience this Wednesday, September 2 at 2 p.m. for our free dementia #education webinar, Building caregiver resiliency: Staying healthy. Join in: alzbc.org/2EyOMAM
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GVCSS retweeted
1 Sep 2020
'We need you every day': Phone-based art class keeps seniors connected during pandemic | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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The Office of the Senior's Advocate has launched a survey for seniors and their family members to give feedback on their Long-term Care experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/68…
#seniors #longtermcare #COVID19
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GVCSS retweeted
24 Aug 2020
Conversations That Matter: Can we protect seniors from COVID-19 vancouversun.com/health/conv…
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Congratulations!
19 Aug 2020
Congratulations to the Spirit Orcas, a group of athletes with developmental disabilities, on completing the ‘The Great Big Swim’, an eight-week, 80-kilometre swim in support of @VicFoundation. Read all about it from the @saanichnews here: ow.ly/GZTY50B3Xjz
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GVCSS retweeted
10 Aug 2020
Want to make a difference for healthcare workers? Volunteer for Care to Speak! This peer support phone/online chat service was created by SafeCare BC and @CMHABC to support BC's healthcare workers during these trying times.
Volunteer today!
careforcaregivers.ca/peer-su…
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Karen Lai, a #YWCA Women of Distinction nominee and accessibility consultant, has put together a resource to learn about and give to the charities she believes in. We’re happy to be on her list! Thanks @karenlai9! m.charitableimpact.com/ZXGP #vancouver #peoplewithdisabilities
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Stay cool #vancouver. Don't forget to check in on your family and friends who are home alone and vulnerable. #seniors #selfisolating citynews1130.com/2020/07/27/…
Mary has been sheltering in place since the start of the pandemic. Like a lot of us, she's been busy baking. Read more here: gvcss.bc.ca/blog/Staying-Hom… #peoplewithdisabilities #quarantinelife #Communityliving
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Today we mark the 2nd anniversary of our dear colleague Diana Hill-Stringer's passing and announce that we have reached our target for a new wheelchair van, the goal of her memorial fund. #InMemoriam #thankyou #Vancouver gvcss.bc.ca/blog/Doman-Van-C…
💙Metro Vancouver sewing group celebrates making 10,000th cloth mask | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…