Respiratory Season Ends – Masks No Longer Required

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The province of BC has announced the end of respiratory season and the launch of the spring COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign.  With decreased rates of respiratory disease across the province, BC is ceasing the additional infection prevention and control measures implemented in September 2023.

This means that staff who work in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living buildings are no longer required to wear masks.

Beginning Monday, April 8, 2024:

  • Masking is no longer required by staff and visitors in common resident areas.
  • Active screening of visitors is not required

As always, we ask staff to please stay home if you are ill.

Thank you for working with us these past months by wearing a mask. You can read the full press release from the BC Government News site here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0036-000506 . The removal of the mask mandate is in the third paragraph.

Welcome to Nicole Wiebe – Executive Assistant!

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Please join me in welcoming Nicole Wiebe as the new Executive Assistant. Nicole’s first day will be April 26th.

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Looking for a Staff Phone Number?

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If you’ve ever wondered where you can find the latest staff directory it’s right here on mennoplacestaff.com in the top right corner. This directory is updated frequently. Just click MENNO PLACE DIRECTORY to download a printable copy.

This is also a great time to double check your (or your department’s) listing in the directory and make sure it is accurate and up to date. If you see anything that needs to be adjusted please email the changes to Diana (Diana.Bae@mennoplace.ca).

2024 Vacation Requests Due by Apr 12

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MEMO

To: All Menno Home, Apartments and Hospital Staff
From: Menno Home, Apartments and Hospital Staffing
Date: April 3, 2024
Re: 2024 Vacation

Please double-check your booked vacation for 2024.

If you have vacation left to book, please do so by April 12, 2024. If vacation is not booked, Staffing will book it for you on April 13th.  You are allowed to leave 37.5 hours outstanding until Aug 1st.  If you have outstanding vacation after Aug 1st, Staffing will book it for you.

If you have a negative balance, please let us know which day(s) you would like to cancel.

There will be no exceptions after these dates.  We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank-you,

Staffing Team

Winners of the Easter Egg Decorating Contest!

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The votes are in and the winners of the Easter Egg Decorating Contest are [drum roll please] …

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Easter Egg Decorating Contest!

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Calling all artists and egg enthusiasts! 

In celebration of Easter, the Health and Wellness Committee is thrilled to announce our Egg Painting Competition! Gather your team (unit/dept) and unleash your creativity on the humble egg canvas.

How it Works:

  1. Form your units and email Diana (Diana.Bae@mennoplace.ca) to claim your decorating kit. There are 10 kits available, first come, first serve.
  2. Diana will connect with your team to get you the eggs and painting supplies.
  3. Let your imagination soar as you paint your eggs with festive designs and vibrant colors.
  4. Once your masterpieces are complete take a good, clear photo of each egg and also a group shot of your team and email them to Diana for judging.

The top three egg-cellent creations, as voted by randomly selected on-campus participants (non-management), will win fabulous prizes!

Get ready to compete for glory and bragging rights!

Dates:

Claim your kit starting Wednesday, March 13. Kits are first come, first serve. Only 10 kits available.
Submit your photos by midnight on Monday, March 25.
Winners will be announced on Thursday, March 28th.

Don’t miss this egg-straordinary opportunity to showcase your artistic talents and spread some Easter cheer throughout the campus.

Any questions? Email Diana.

Let’s make this Easter egg-stra special together!

Welcome to Rachel – Human Resources Generalist

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Please join me in welcoming Rachel Setka to her new role as Human Resources Generalist in the People and Culture Team. Rachel will transition into her new role on March 18th.

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Time Change – Clocks Spring Forward

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please note that the clocks will spring forward at 0200, Sunday, March 10th by one hour. This will give us more light in the evenings. Staff working that night shift will be paid for actual hours worked (which will be one less hour).

Renovations to Terrace West Entrance and Bistro Area

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Date: March 5, 2024
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Leonard Klassen, Manager of Community Enrichment
Re: Renovations to the Terrace West Entrance and Bistro Area

We are starting a renovation project for the Terrace West entrance lobby and bistro area on Thursday, March 7th. We are anticipating completing the project by Thursday, March 28th.

The summary of the project and timeline are below. Please note that the timeline may require some flexibility.

The following are direct impacts to our staff, residents, and visitors:

Thursday, March 7:     No access to TW laundry room for this day only

Thursday, March 7, evening and overnight:  Elevator and front entrance is emergency use only (available again after 5:00am on Friday morning)

Friday, March 8, evening and overnight:       New lobby flooring installed (front door and elevator are able to be used during this time)

The coffee and juice machine will be unavailable during this project.

The fridge for saved lunches will temporarily be in the hallway near the hair salon.

Recreation staff can continue to be reached by phone 604-851-7394 while access to their current office is unavailable.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this project. Stay safe.

Here is a summary of the projects and timelines:

  • Wednesday, March 6th, 8:00am: Terrace West bistro area will be emptied of all furniture and contents.
  • Thursday, March 7th, 8:00am: no access to laundry room for this day only
  • Thursday, March 7th, 5:30pm – Friday, March 8th, 5:00am: Replacement of tiles in the front entrance and Terrace West elevator. The front entrance and elevator are available for emergency use only. The doorway at the west end of the hallway is available to use; your front entrance key opens that side door as well.
  • Friday, March 8th, 5:00pm – Saturday, March 9th, 5:00am: New flooring installed in Terrace West entrance; residents and visitors can use the entrance and elevator during this time.
  • March 11th – 28th: The bistro area will be sealed off with a temporary plastic wall while the bistro is renovated (there will be upgrades to the flooring, lights and cabinets).