In these unprecedented times, we know that there is a vast array of communications circulating about COVID-19.  Our focus has been to find the most trusted resources and factual information for our members and curate this so that our members can easily find what they need, when they need it.  Below is a summary of how ASCHA has been responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

• Daily Teleconferencing with the Ministry of Alberta Seniors and Housing – We are gathering information and circulating updates and protocols by direct email to the main contacts at our Member Organizations, as well as ALL Lodge providers (whether they are ASCHA members or not).
  
  
• Direct Conversation with Leaders from Alberta Health Services and the Ministry of Alberta Health – We are taking member concerns regarding the care of residents/tenants in their buildings forward, and circulating updates and resources directly to our members.
  
  
• Ongoing Member Conversations on ASCHA Connect – This is where members can share best practices, and ask each other questions. We will also be posting relevant information and resource documents here: https://connect.ascha.com/home  Note: ASCHA Connect is for ASCHA Members ONLY.
  
  
• Primary Sources of Information for Everyone - (note, these sites are constantly updated, and we advise you visit them regularly):
  COVID-19 Information for Albertans
  COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
  COVID-19 Information for Staff and Healthcare Professionals
  Government of Canada COVID-19 Information
  CMHC Coronavirus Updates
  
  
• Member Conferencing - ASCHA will be holding calls with its membership twice a week through a virtual tool called GoToWebinar. Invitations to join these member-only calls will be sent to the primary contacts at our member organizations.

The ASCHA Office is still in fully operational at this time, and we are working hard to support you despite the changing status of this pandemic.  Should members have any questions, or require support, please contact us.  We will continue to update as the situation unfolds.

Our Classifieds Page has a full listing of active employment vacancies within our sector.  You will find details on how to apply in each individual job posting.

If you are an ASCHA member interested in advertising a job opportunity, please send us a PDF of your job posting and we will be happy to add it to our listings.

You may have heard about ASCHA’s inclusive direction, which is intended to broaden services for the Association’s current members – many of whom offer programs/services across the housing continuum (i.e. not just seniors housing).

The above graphic illustrates what the journey could look like and we welcome further discussion with our members and stakeholders on the ideas presented.