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To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: May 12, 2025
Re: Long weekend Announcement Regarding Sick Calls – Victoria Day

Dear Team,

In the past, we have noticed a pattern of increased sick calls over the long weekend, followed by staff working on the statutory holiday the next day. All staff scheduled to work during the long weekend are expected to report to their shifts as usual.

Due to this recurring pattern, we will require proof of illness/doctor’s note as per the Collective Agreement from anyone who calls in sick on May 18. Additionally, if you call in sick on May 18 and then come to work on the statutory holiday May 19 an investigation will be initiated by your Manager with a Shop Steward and a doctor’s note is mandatory. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and a risk of no sick time pay.

We appreciate your understanding and dedication to our residents’ care. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure smooth operations throughout the long weekend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your department manager.

Sincerely,

Jessy Manhas
Manager of People & Culture
604-851-1346

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Sharon Simpson, Director of Community Enrichment
Date: May 8, 2025
Re: Mother’s Day Flower and Gift Deliveries
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11 and we are expecting a large volume of floral deliveries along with one of the busiest visiting days of the year. We need your help to make sure these gifts get to their intended resident.

Starting Friday, May 9 and throughout the weekend please help celebrate our residents by doing the following:

1. Accept any floral deliveries that come to your building provided they meet the following criteria:
   a. No lilies or other scented flowers.
   b. No loose flowers – Menno Place is not able to provide vases. An exception can be made if you know the resident has their own vase.
   c. No large potted plants. Plants that can reasonably sit on a desk or table are permitted.
   d. No large gifts that require a cart to transport will be delivered.
2. If the delivery is for a resident in another unit in your building, please look them up in PCC and arrange the delivery of the gift to them.
3. If the delivery is for a resident in the other Menno Place LTC building call:
   a. Menno Home 604-853-2411 x 2323
   b. Menno Hospital 604-859-7631 x2244
4. If the resident lives in the apartments, it’s best to redirect the delivery service to that building to use the enterphone to make the delivery. If you receive a gift that is for a resident in the Apartments, please hold the gift and inform your Nurse Manager.

Thank you for taking the extra time to ensure our residents have a meaningful Mother’s Day. It matters to them so it matters to us.