Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.

07/31/2025

🌟 Bayshore HealthCare's Integrated Care Solutions division achieves Accredited with Commendation status from Accreditation Canada! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce this significant milestone for our three specialized programs - NRIO residential homes, Transitional Care Units, and At-Home/Community services.

Our team achieved outstanding results with:

- 98% compliance with Required Organizational Practices
- 93% compliance in "High" Priority criteria
- 96% compliance in "Normal" Priority criteria

This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality care, clinical excellence, and healthcare innovation.

Read more: https://ow.ly/fQb050WxZpQ

Special thanks to our passionate team members who make this possible every day through their dedication to providing person-centred care across Ontario!

07/24/2025

This past week, Bucky has journeyed from Whitehorse, Yukon and has made his way to the West Coast of Canada.

After departing from the Yukon's capital city, where he enjoyed the northern lights, he traveled through stunning mountain landscapes and dense forests.

Bucky's journey has been powered by Bayshore employee's steps and activities. Each kilometre travelled represents the collective effort of our team members who have logged their exercise through our wellness app.

So far, the team has contributed over thousands of steps, pushing Bucky further along his coastal adventure.

The enthusiasm from our employees has been incredible, with participation rates exceeding our initial expectations. Stay tuned for more Bucky updates!

07/23/2025

From feeling isolated with Type 1 diabetes to becoming an advocate inspired by Terry Fox's legacy - this powerful story shows how personal struggles can transform into purpose.

Growing up with Type 1 diabetes can be incredibly lonely, but Simeon King turned that experience into motivation to help others facing similar challenges.

📣 Check out this moving article from The Toronto Star highlighting Simeon and our recent Markham event held by Bayshore’s Diabetes Express in Markham:

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-felt-alone-growing-up-with-type-1-diabetes-inspired-by-terry-fox-hes-now/article_6c9093f5-80ae-4f5c-80f5-704225b47e76.html

Simeon King arrives in Markham, 4,500 kilometres from where he started in Victoria, in a bid to help the organization that helped him growing up.

07/22/2025

What an incredible day at our celebration in Markham yesterday! 💙 Bayshore's Diabetes Express held an amazing event celebrating Simeon King and his mission to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Everyone had a blast enjoying delicious food and fun games!

We're thrilled to announce that the Bayshore Foundation generously donated $25,000 to support Simeon and I Challenge Diabetes!

A special thank you to former Toronto Raptor Jamaal Magloire for making an appearance and supporting our event! We'd also like to thank Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, MPP David Smith and MPP Logan Kanapathi for joining us in celebrating Simeon!

Couldn't make it? Learn more about this important mission at cyclefortype1.ca.

07/16/2025

🎉 Bayshore Home Care Solutions has just opened our newest location in beautiful Miramichi, New Brunswick! 🏠

Our local team celebrated with a delightful strawberry social during a community event this week. We loved connecting with seniors, sharing resources, and building new relationships in the region!

07/09/2025

Bayshore is bringing back Bucky the Beaver for a wellness adventure starting July 14th!

Bucky the Beaver, Bayshore's beloved mascot, stole our hearts during his unforgettable 2017 tour celebrating Canada's 150th birthday.

Now that he's back, Bayshore employees will be tracking steps as we virtually journey from Whitehorse to Iqaluit, discovering Canada's beautiful landscapes together! 🇨🇦

Stay tuned for updates on Bucky's travels!

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07/01/2025

🍁 Happy Canada Day from our Bayshore HealthCare family to yours! 🍁

As a proudly Canadian-owned company, we're celebrating 158 years of this beautiful country we call home. Today, we honour our nation's diversity, resilience, and the caring spirit that defines both Canada and the work we do every day.

From coast to coast to coast, our dedicated team members continue the Canadian tradition of compassionate care, supporting communities across the country with the same values that have made our nation strong.

Whether you're enjoying a backyard BBQ, watching fireworks, or simply taking in our country's natural beauty, we wish you a safe and joyful Canada Day!

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06/27/2025

🎉 Celebrating success! Bayshore's Integrated Care Solutions (ICS) Admin Appreciation BBQ and Accreditation celebration was a hit, even with the summer heat! 🌡️

Over 100 staff members joined us for games, prizes, delicious food, and our popular dunk tank! 💦 Congratulations to Sabrina Schuetze, winner of our "bag full of swag" raffle prize! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who participated. See you next year!

06/26/2025

We created Vyta in response to what seniors and their families were truly looking for: an all-in-one solution for aging in place.

From personalized care plans that evolve with your loved one’s needs, to services like transportation, home maintenance, and home modifications — Vyta brings everything together under one roof. With Vyta, reimagine aging in place — enabling seniors to continue to thrive in the familiarity and comfort of their own home, with joy, dignity, and independence. For their families, it’s more than just help — it’s peace of mind.

We’re just getting started. Join us on our journey and follow our channels to see how we’re redefining aging in place every day.

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06/25/2025

🌟 NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapists in Sudbury, Kenora, Sault Ste. Marie & surrounding areas! 🌟

Join our team! We offer:
✅ Orientation and shadowing
✅ Flexibility and highest industry rates
✅ Scheduling and administrative support
✅ Company laptop
✅ Mentorship & support (new graduates or new to home care)
✅ Clinical resources
✅ Mileage reimbursement

Interested? Contact sraja01@bayshore.ca for details!

06/23/2025

Hearing loss isn’t just about sound—it’s about connection, identity, and confidence. 👂🧠

Many people delay treatment not because they can’t access care, but because it means confronting a deeper shift. Hearing loss affects the brain, memory, and mood—and the journey to better hearing is just as emotional as it is medical.

Learn more via EverythingZoomer about why getting support for hearing is an act of strength, not weakness: https://everythingzoomer.com/health/2025/05/20/its-not-just-about-hearing-why-getting-help-for-hearing-loss-is-also-a-psychological-journey/

When people think about hearing loss, they picture someone turning up the TV too loud or saying...

06/20/2025

David Hobson’s advice? Don’t stop at May 2-4 — keep planting all summer long! 🌻

Featured on Ageless Gardens at 79 years young, the Ontario gardening columnist reminds us that gardening is more than a hobby — it’s a creative, healing, year-round passion. Whether it’s mulching in fall, planting indoors in winter, or basking in the blooms of summer, every season brings something beautiful.

Get inspired by his story via EverythingZoomer 🌿

https://everythingzoomer.com/lifestyle/2025/05/15/ageless-gardens-columnist-david-hobson

For David Hobson, gardening season doesn’t begin and end with the May 2-4 planting deadline that...

02/07/2023

We Are Hiring! Join us on February 23rd from 11 am -3 pm at Bay Street Armoury - 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC. We have partnered with LocalWork.ca to contact local candidates looking for a career change.

Are you caring and compassionate? Do you enjoy connecting with seniors? Do you want to be the difference in the lives of those in your community?

Consider joining Bayshore Home Health as a Personal Care Worker. We offer competitive wages, benefits and a flexible schedule.

Email us at: joinus@bayshore.ca to learn more

12/13/2022

Bayshore - Victoria is now in collaboration with – Eugeria – an innovative company striving to improve the quality of life of aging older adults going through the dementia journey. Eugeria was founded in 2017 in Quebec and directly translates to “ Aging Well” . These products include robot animals designed to sensor mimic the reactions of a live animal, providing the person with fury companionship without the hassle of caring for a real animal. Even our live pets cannot tell the difference! Contact our local Bayshore Home Health office at: 250-370-2253 to learn more.

10/25/2022

Bayshore Home Health is proud to be exhibiting at EngAge BC’s Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair this November 5-6th at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East). Bringing together B.C.’s seniors living and care communities, the Expo is the perfect place for older adults and their families to explore the many options available to them. This event will also feature exciting speakers and entertainment, food, and lounge areas.

Join us as we explore everything seniors living and wellness has to offer. Register now: https://seniorslivingexpo.ca/admission/

Tickets, Directions & More Admission BUY NOW Purchase here to receive the discounted rate. Or you can purchase tickets at the door for $15 at the Expo. directions The Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair takes place at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre East, one of Canada’s leading exhibition and c...

05/30/2022

Help your dad stay in the home he loves! Call us today to find the right plan to help your parents. Let's Talk: https://www.bayshore.ca/locations/bayshore-home-health-victoria-bc/

05/25/2022

Bayshore Won the Workplace Challenge at the Hike for Hospice at the beginning of May!!!
We ran the Silent Auction at the event and with our combined fundraising we will be able to present a nice cheque to the fine folks at Victoria Hospice....stay tuned

05/25/2022

On April 29th one of our amazing Client Service Coordinators, Hitesh, and his wife and daughter were sworn in as Canadians! Today we surprised him with a celebration…This is what Hitesh had to say: "I would like to thank you all for such a warm and surprising celebration this morning in the office. I’m really touched and happy and it feels like I made the right choice to live in Canada and grow my family. Thank you once again, everyone."

Hitesh it is our pleasure!!! Canada is an even better place to live with the addition of you and your family.

05/24/2022

This week we had the pleasure of surprising Stacey, by presenting her with our Nurse of the year award!

Stacey joined our branch in 2018 as an IV nurse in our Nanaimo clinic and recently was promoted to supervisor for our IV clinic nurses across Vancouver Island. Featured in this photo is Stacey with our Client Service Manager, Lisa and our Nanaimo coordinator, Chris.

Please join me in congratulating Stacey on this achievement and wishing her great success in her new role!

04/27/2022

Join us for the 2022 Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 1st to support compassionate end-of-life care!

“All it takes is one person in a company to take the lead in the workplace challenge,” says Kerry Bowman, Bayshore Home Health Manager of Recruitment and Retention.

https://secure3.convio.net/vh/site/TR/Events/HikeforHospice?team_id=2290&pg=team&fr_id=1270

04/12/2022

Come join us at the 16th Annual 55+ Lifestyle Show in Victoria! Discover how you can make the most of your 55+ years!
The event will be held on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 from 9am-3pm at the Pearkes Rec Centre at 3100 Tillicum Rd.

03/22/2022

Holding space for someone is a real gift and it can be physically felt by the other, but what does it actually mean to hold space? Typically when we are tasked with the requirement to “hold space” it is due to someone in our company being in distress. That can look many different ways. It can be a family member who is struggling or a client is having a hard day, whatever is going on, when you learn how to truly hold space for someone, you have no idea the impact that you can make. In order to hold space for someone, you must suspend judgment, open your heart, allow for whatever experience the other person is having and give them your full, undivided attention and then simply listen and truly hear them. We can also hold space for ourselves. When we are challenged, can we remember to get quiet, suspend judgment, open our hearts and get present? Now that friend is called self-love.

03/04/2022

The 8th Annual BC Care Awards Ceremony by BC Care Providers Association took place on February 28th at the Fairmont Empress in beautiful Victoria, BC, and Bayshore's own Christine Clark was the recipient of the BC Care Provider of the year award in home health. We could not be more proud to share this amazing night with her and her family. Congratulations Christine from all of us at Bayshore Home Health!

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02/18/2022

Get Moving Mindfully with Headspace!
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02/12/2022

Most of us will find ourselves concerned about how others perceive us throughout our lives. So much so at times that we will hold back the “real” us out of fear of how others will react to our true nature or our true feelings and desires. Over time this will make us feel trapped and can often lead us into low energy or even depression. Embracing our own uniqueness is really scary for that reason and even so, it is our gift to the world. Showing up exactly as your authentic self feels amazing once you realize that all the stories you had in your head about why you shouldn’t show up as you, are shown to be just that…stories. I also like to interchange the word uniqueness with beingness because to simply BE me feels like less work than trying to express and embrace my uniqueness but they are exactly the same thing. So dare to be YOU, there is no other you and trying to be someone else or like someone else is so much work and frankly is unattainable.

02/04/2022

As adults we often forget the importance of play. We all tend to live such serious lives and may not set time aside for play, feeling like that is a frivolous use of our time and boy we could not be anymore wrong. Play brings out our creative nature, is shown to release endorphins and improve brain function…it can even keep you young! So do yourself a favor and make time to play a board game, climb a mountain, colour, build lego and if we get some more snow this year, build a snowman! The possibilities for incorporating play into our lives is endless.

02/03/2022

Listening to our inner dialogue is an interesting way to gain insight over our thoughts, conscious and otherwise. For most the noise in our heads is pretty constant and not always kind. Once we notice that the thoughts are there then we can work with them. The voice in my mind often says things like “nope that’s a terrible idea” or “they will think you’re stupid” and every time I notice that voice, I choose to override it by doing what I was going to do anyways and saying to myself that I am enough. It is a daily practice of coming back to kindness for myself and I invite you do the same. Whenever you notice that inner voice saying anything unkind, you remind yourself that you are loved, and you are enough.

02/02/2022

Creativity is a form of self-expression and a gateway to a strong loving relationship with self...but how do you get started? The trick is just to start, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, relax and enjoy the process. Maybe arrange some flowers, draw or paint a picture, take a sculpting class…whatever you are interested in trying just get on out there and do it! As French artist, Henri Matisse once said, “Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.”

12/28/2021

The new year is almost upon us and many of us are thinking of our New Year's resolution. Our branch has swapped the word "resolution" for "intention" and it changed the way that we set ourselves up for the new year. We feel like the difference between a resolution and an intention is that a resolution is something you want to do where an intention can be to release, to surrender, to accept, as well as action. An intention encompasses a wider state of being rather than doing. All the best for 2022!

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12/13/2021

Today's focus is on boundaries. Boundary setting is another way to love yourself but it is a skill that does not come easily to everyone. Many of us really do want to ensure that the people we love are fine with the decisions we make and the things that we do and when they aren’t we may even change our decision. Often when we have gone against what we want for someone else we will be met with feelings of resentment, it is a pretty flawless tell. If we say yes when we wanted to say no, if that thing isn’t absolutely the best thing ever, we will feel resentful. In order to get better at setting boundaries, it is important to remember that the boundary is not about keeping others out, it is about keeping yourself in. It’s an energy thing, if you are choosing yourself and able to articulate “No” in a loving way then that is keeping yourself in. In other words, a “No” to other is a “Yes” to self.