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Educational Seminars – Managing Stress & Achieving Balance

November 6, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

To: All Menno Place Staff
Subject: Educational Seminars – Managing Stress & Achieving Balance

Menno Place is pleased to share an opportunity for all staff to participate in upcoming online educational seminars offered by HEABC and LifeMark Health.

These seminars focus on promoting well-being, resilience, and healthy workplace practices — valuable for anyone seeking to enhance balance and coping strategies in both work and personal life.

Participation in these sessions is voluntary and is not employer-paid. Staff who wish to attend are encouraged to register. If you are working at the time of the seminars, please seek Manager approval.

Workshop 1: Managing Stress and Achieving Balance

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Registration Deadline: November 18, 2025

🔗 Click here to learn more and register

Workshop 2: Achieving Balance or Understanding Depression

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2025

🔗 Click here to learn more and register

These sessions are an excellent way to build practical skills for managing stress, improving self-awareness, and supporting overall mental health. Participation is encouraged and open to all interested staff.

Report your influenza vaccine choice by Nov 30, 2025

November 6, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

All staff working in resident spaces are required to report their decision on whether or not to receive the flu shot by November 30, 2025.

2025 Dress up Day Contest Winners

November 6, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

The winners for best group and best individual costume can see Loradonna Botter to claim their prizes.

Save the Date: Staff Christmas Party

November 5, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

MEMO Re: Long Weekend Sick Calls – Remembrance Day

November 3, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: November 3, 2025
Re: Long weekend Sick Calls – Remembrance 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 November 10, 2025. Additionally, if you call in sick on November 10 and then come to work on the statutory holiday, November 11, 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

Flu Shot Available on Campus: Thurs Nov 13

November 3, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update

Nurses: Sign up for Mandatory interRAI Education

November 3, 2025/in Apartments, Education, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

There are 10 dates to choose from. Each training session is a full day,

Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices

November 2, 2025/in Apartments, HOME, HOSPITAL, Important Update, MEMO

To: All Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Staff
Date: November 02, 2025
Re: Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices

Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments staff,

The deadline for first choice vacation requests was November 01, 2025. Staffing will work on processing these requests. Keep an eye on your GoldCare portal for updates.

Up next are the second and subsequent vacation requests. These requests must be submitted by December 1, 2025, this includes ALL remaining vacation hours with the exception of 5 days.

Only a maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2026 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes will be made).