September 16th is Support Staff Appreciation Day!
Support staff have a direct, personal impact on the daily lives of our residents and our staff team. Thank you for all you do!
MEMO: Sick Calls on the Long Weekend
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: September 16, 2024
Re: Long weekend Announcement Regarding Sick Calls
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 be requiring proof of illness/doctor’s note as per the Collective Agreement from anyone who calls in sick on September 28 and 29, 2024. Additionally, if you call in sick on September 29, 2024 and then come to work on the statutory holiday, September 30, 2024, 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
Laura Fast – Staff Prayer September 12
Andy Capesinio gave a devotion from 1 Peter 3 speaking about the importance of how we treat our families and we prayed for Laura Fast.
Welcome to Melina Maarhuis – Social Worker!
Welcome to Melina Maarhuis who is joining the Menno Place Team as a social worker!
Grandparent’s Day Was a Huge Success!
On September 7th over a thousand people came to Menno Place to celebrate Grandparents Day!
Come and Play Falls Prevention Jeopardy!
On September 9th, join us in the Menno Hospital Chapel for a lively Jeopardy-style game focused on falls prevention at 10:00 and then again at 3:30.
Kristina Van Der Zwan – Talent and Recruitment – Staff Prayer Sept 5
Shawna gave a devotional out of 1 Corinthians 12:18 which says, “But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” We prayed for Kristina Van Der Zwan, Talent and Recruitment Specialist.
Reminder to Staff Re: COVID+ Test
As you may know, we are encountering some COVID positive residents on campus once again. As a staff member you are responsible to protect your own health and health of the residents and other staff on our campus. Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the current guidelines for staff who test positive for COVID. This information has been added to the top right corner of mennoplacestaff.com to make it easy to refer back to.
If the test is positive for COVID, you may not come into work while you have symptoms.
You can return to work when:
- Symptoms improve and you feel well enough to work AND
- You are afebrile (do not have a fever) for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications
Upon return to work staff must do the following:
- A medical mask is mandatory for all staff in resident areas all the time. If you test positive, mask must also be worn in non- resident areas for 10 days from onset of VRI (Viral Respiratory Illness) symptoms, even if symptoms have resolved.
If you have any questions please contact your manager.
David Janzen – Building Systems – Staff Prayer Aug 28, 2024
Leonard Klassen shared his thoughts on Ephesians 2:10 and we prayed for David Janzen, Building Systems and Emergency Response Coordinator,