MEMO: ComVida Support – August 10 & 11, 2025

To: All Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Staff
From: People & Culture
Date: August 8, 2025
Subject: ComVida Support – August 10 & 11, 2025

We are providing in-person support to help staff login to and navigate ComVida on the following dates:

📅 SUNDAY, August 10, 2025

  • Staffing Clerk, Taran, will visit all units at Menno Home, Menno Hospital, and the Apartments to check if staff have logged into ComVida and provide assistance as needed.
  • Two rounds will be completed at each site to connect with both day and evening shift staff:
    • Menno Home: 10:30 – 11:30 am and 4:15 – 4:45 pm
    • Menno Hospital: 11:35 am – 12:35 pm and 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    • Menno Apartments: 12:45 – 1:30 pm and 5:00 – 5:30 pm
      (Apartments staff can meet Taran outside the Wellness Centre in Terrace East.)

📅 Monday, August 11, 2025

  • On-site support at the Home Staffing Department for the entire campus will be available during these times:
    • 10:30 – 11:30 am
    • 3:45 – 4:45 pm

🎥 Training Video
This video covers:

  • How to log in for the first time
  • How to reset your password
  • How to log into the mobile app
  • How to use the mobile app

Please watch the video before attending a support session. Attempt to log in on your own and come prepared with any questions.

If you have not yet logged into ComVida or need assistance, please take advantage of these support times.

You can view the instructional video here: ComVida Instructional Video (This page is password protected. The password is the same as the one for the main ComVida instructions.)

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to Comvida.

Help Us Keep Our Workplace Safe

All staff are asked to complete the 2025 Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Survey.

MEMO Re: Long Weekend Sick Calls – BC Day

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: July 24, 2025
Re: Long weekend Announcement Regarding Sick Calls – BC 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 Aug 3, 2025. Additionally, if you call in sick on Aug 3 and then come to work on the statutory holiday, Aug 4,  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

Remaining 2025 Vacation Hours

Date: July 18, 2025
To: Menno Home, Menno Hospital and Menno Apartment Employees
From: The Staffing Office
Re: Remaining 2025 Vacation Hours

Any staff who still have outstanding vacations left to book, please do so by August 1, 2025.

If anyone has not booked their remaining 2025 vacation by the above date, the staffing office will schedule your vacation days for you. Once booked by staffing you may not make any changes!

Thank you for your co-operation.

The Staffing Office

New Enterphone Update for the Apartments

How to access Terrace East, Terrace West and Pavilion using the new system.

CORRECTED ComVida Log in Information

The correct format for logging in to ComVida is: location code, hyphen, employee number. Example: MH-123

Dr. Pooja Mishra – Staff Prayer – July 17

Ann shared a meditation from the book of Matthew and we prayed for Dr. Pooja Mishra, Executive Director of Care Services.

Thank You Support Services Team Members!

Menno Place relies on our teams of staff who step into their work with expertise and dedication. On June 26th, 2025, we recognized and appreciated the vital contributions of our support services teams. This video shares our appreciation of these teams whose work makes a profound impact here at Menno Place!

Champions of Senior Living Bursary Program

Are you thinking about taking additional training to advance your career? You could be awarded up to $2,500 toward your studies.

Applications are now open for the Champions of Senior Living Bursary, a national program run by the Senior Living CaRES Fund that provides $2,500 to support education or training for frontline team members in long-term care and retirement communities. In addition to financial support, recipients are matched with a mentor and connected to a peer network focused on growth and leadership.

The application portal will remain open from July 7 to July 31.

This program is a meaningful opportunity to support professional development in the senior living sector.

You can access the application here.

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