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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.

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.

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

Date: December 9, 2024
To: Menno Home, Menno Hospital and Menno Apartment Employees
From: Jessy Manhas, Manager of People and Culture
Re: Staffing Office Christmas Day Closure

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Happy holidays all! Please note that the Menno Home and Apartments and Menno Hospital Staffing Offices will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25th. Staffing Team members will not be retrieving messages or checking email that day.

Who does this affect?

• All Employees of Menno Home and Menno Apartments and Menno Hospital relying on the Staffing Team for scheduling support.

What do Employees need to do?

If you need to report an absence after 14h00 on Christmas Eve, December 24th, please report as follows:

• Nurses, Health Care Aides and Unit Clerks: please phone the RN for your unit
• Dietary Aides and Cooks: please phone Jacob Doss directly
• Housekeeping and Laundry Attendants: please phone Nik Van Egdom directly

All phone numbers can be found in the Menno Place directory linked in the top right corner of the staff site.

Our thanks and gratitude to the Menno Team Members who are devoting their time to serving residents over the holidays! You are appreciated!

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