Retirement Announcement – Michele Crowell

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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our friend and colleague, Michele Crowell, after 18 remarkable years of dedicated service to Menno Place. While we will certainly miss her, we are excited for the new adventures that await her in this next chapter of life.

Michele has poured her heart and soul into her work. She is known not only for her exceptional professionalism, but also for her meticulous attention to detail. Whether answering questions or guiding us through complex budgeting and financial reporting, Michele has consistently demonstrated excellence, accuracy, and unwavering commitment.

Throughout her tenure, Michele has held various roles at Menno Place, beginning as Accounting Coordinator at Menno Home in 2007, and most recently serving as Finance Analyst & Reporting for all of Menno Place since 2015.

A highlight for Michele, and something she can be proud of, is the successful grant application that she led which enabled the nursing staff to purchase a bladder scanner. It’s still in use today!

Please join us in celebrating Michele’s incredible career and wishing her all the best in her well-deserved retirement. Feel free to reach out to Michele via email or phone to congratulate her. Michele’s last day will be Friday, February 14.

Thank you, Michele, for your extraordinary dedication to your work, and to the residents and staff of Menno Place. We wish you nothing but joy and fulfillment as you embrace this exciting new chapter! Peace out!

We found a few photos of Michele’s time here on campus:

Menno Place Staff Nominated for BC Care Awards

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Three Menno Place staff members have been nominated for the BC Care Provider of the Year awards!

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Nominations for Fraser Health Care Community Awards

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Do you know someone who should be recognized in the broader Fraser Health care community?

The goal of the the Fraser Health Care Community Awards is to recognize individuals who demonstrate exemplary contributions to improving the quality of life for Care Community residents and embody the values of comfort, caring, and connection. Examples can include but are not limited to: quality of care, leadership, innovation, quality improvement, resident and family-centred care, team collaborator, “quiet heroes”, volunteers or staff in non-leadership roles.

Awards available will recognize individuals from each region (Fraser North, Fraser South, and Fraser East) for a maximum of nine awards across Fraser Health Care Community.

Nominations will be received until February 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Individuals nominated must be:

  1. An active staff member or volunteer of a Fraser Health Owned and Operated or Affiliated Care Community.
  2.  A physician or clinician in good standing with the corresponding regulatory body (e.g. College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives) if applicable.

To submit a nomination go to bit.ly/FHCCawards or scan the QR code below.

Changes Are Coming To TheWorxHub

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In the coming weeks we will be upgrading our maintenance, stores, room booking, and housekeeping and laundry systems. We will be moving away from TheWorxHub to new software solutions that improve work flows for support service workers, provide better reporting, and increase access to the requesters across the campus.

When is this change happening?

The first program to roll out will be the app for Stores. It will go live on February 3.  Systems for the other areas will go live in early April.

How will staff access the new systems?

All staff will be able to access the new systems through iLinks on the staff site, or through a bookmark in their browser, the same way TheWorxHub was accessed in the past.

Will there be training on the new systems?

There will be clear instructions on the staff site as new programs launch. Some teams (eg maintenance, housekeeping and laundry) will receive additional training.

What if I need to make a request today?

Keep using TheWorxHub as normal until each system switches over. For example, on Feb 3 when the new Stores system goes live, maintenance and housekeeping requests will still go through TheWorxHub. The dates of the switches will be clearly communicated.

Thank You for Your Generosity!

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Over the holiday season the Menno Place community and the broader Abbotsford community showed up for us in some spectacular ways.

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Thank you, Sock Angels!

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Thanks to you, we collected more than 725 pairs of new, warm socks

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Effective Immediately: Staff Required to Wear Masks

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On January 7, 2025, the BC Ministry of Health put out a new policy to help prevent and control the spread of viral respiratory illnesses.

Effective immediately, it is mandatory for all staff (clinical AND non-clinical) to wear a medical mask in resident care spaces and places where residents gather. Masks must be worn over nose and mouth. Healthcare workers who have direct contact with residents (such as: care staff, chaplains, LEAs, dietary, housekeeping and maintenance staff) must wear a mask in all areas, except while eating and drinking. This policy is in effect across the entire Menno Place campus.

Mask Wearing for Visitors

Visitors are welcome in all buildings on the campus. They are asked to refrain from visiting if they are sick. Visitors should sanitize their hands and wear a mask in common areas for resident and staff safety.

Thank you all for your commitment to our residents and their safety.

Lana Murray – Staff Prayer – Jan 2

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To start the new year off Shawna reminded us that sometimes we don’t realize that part of the gift we have received is the journey.

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MEMO: Sick Calls During the Holidays

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To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: December 26, 2024
Re: Holidays Announcement Regarding Sick Calls

Dear Team,

In the past, we have noticed a pattern of increased sick calls over long weekends/ stat holidays, followed by staff working on the statutory holiday the next day. All staff scheduled to work on New Year’s Day 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 January 1, 2025. Additionally, if you call in sick on December 31, 2024 and then come to work on the statutory holiday, January 1, 2025, 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 holidays.

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

Sincerely,

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