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Last Call for Purdys Orders
All Purdys orders must be in by Nov 28th. If you want to join the group Purdys order and get 25% off your favourite holiday treats you’re almost out of time. You can use this link: https://group.purdys.com/join.aspx/2052452-124249 to place your order online.
Smitha Varghese – Staff Prayer – Nov 21
This morning we prayed for Smitha Varghese, Director of Care & Quality Improvement for Hospital & Assisted Living, and her team as they care for our residents.
Make Sure You Are Getting the Staff Newsletter
We’ve heard from some staff that the Menno Place Staff Newsletter has been going to their junk folder. This seems to happen most often with people using @icloud.com email addresses but it can affect other email programs as well. The best way to make sure you receive the staff newsletter is to add the newsletter email address as a contact. This lets your email program know that this is a trusted source you want to receive mail from.
Here’s how to add a contact on an iphone:
- Select your phone app, then click Contacts from the menu at the bottom.
- Click the + sign in the top right corner.
- Enter information for the new contact (Menno Place) with the email address – newsletter@mennoplacemail.com .
- Select Done
Here’s how to add a contact on an android:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Contacts app .
- At the bottom right, tap Add .
- Enter the contact’s name and an email address. To pick the account where you want to save the contact: Next to your email account, tap the Down arrow.
- When you’re finished, tap Save.
If you are still having trouble receiving the newsletter make sure you are subscribed. You can add yourself here: https://mennoplacestaff.com/subscribe-emails/ . If you have any further issues please contact the Communications team Communications [at] mennoplace.ca.
Purdys Order Deadline: Nov 28th
There’s still time if you want to join the group Purdys order and get 25% off your favourite holiday treats! You can use this link: https://group.purdys.com/join.aspx/2052452-124249 to place your order online. All orders must be in by Nov 28th.
Maintenance Team – Staff Prayer – Nov 14
This week Andy brought a devotional from Hebrews 10:10, “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”
Get 25% off on Purdys Chocolates!
Hello,
Hi everyone. If you’re looking to shop for Winter-approved treats this year, you can save 25% on Purdys! Just join our Group Savings program and order together. We only need a total of $750 to get 25% off the entire order.
All of the Purdys favourites are included. You know the ones. Sweet Georgia Browns, Hedgehogs, Peanut Butter Fingers…what was I saying? Oh yes, follow the link to create your account and order your chocolates. The chocolates are delivered as one big order, so we can sort and distribute them when they’re here. All you need to do is follow this link: https://group.purdys.com/2052452-124249 and you can make your orders directly in the online shop. You may have to copy and paste this unique link into your browser.
You can download a copy of the catalogue here: Purdys Christmas 2024 Catalogue There will also be a printed copy of the catalog in each staff room for you to browse. Our customer number is 38919.
When you follow the link to the Purdys site it will ask for your email address to add you to the group. To start your order you’ll need to click on SHOP ONLINE in the menu at the very top of the page.
That will open the marketplace that looks like this:
Please order by Thursday, November 28th. Chocolates will be ready for pick up on Thursday, December 12th.
Thank you!
Menno Hospital – No More Availability for Dec Vacation Requests
To: All Menno Hospital Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: November 14, 2024
Re: No More Availability for December Vacation Requests
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Staffing limits have now been met from December 6, 2024 – December 31, 2024
The staffing office will no longer accept time off requests for the above dates. Please contact your manager with any requests or concerns for the above dates.
Thank you,
Brandi and Am
GoldCare Employee Portal Training
Dear Team,
As we roll out the new GoldCare Employee Portal across campus, we will be holding two training sessions for all staff. Please note the following details:
- Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM – Menno Hospital Chapel
- Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM – Menno Hospital Chapel
Each session will last approximately 15 minutes. Please ensure you receive approval from your Manager/Supervisor before leaving the floor to attend.
If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, you can review the instructions on the staff website:
GoldCare Employee Portal Instructions
Alternatively, feel free to reach out to one of the Visitation Hosts or your Department Manager for assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
Jessy Manhas
Manager of People & Culture
604-851-1346
MEMO: Menno Hospital Update on 1st Choice Vacation Requests
To: All Menno Hospital Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: November , 2024
Re: Update on 1st Choice Vacation Requests
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Menno Hospital Staff’s 1st Choice vacation requests have been processed, and your portal has been updated accordingly.
Please log into your GoldCare Employee Portal to check the status of your first choice vacation requests.
To view your submitted requests, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Employee Portal on Goldcare.
- Click on “Personal Information.”
- Select “1st Choice Vac Requests”
Once in the “1st Choice Vac Requests” section, you’ll see all your submitted requests, both current and from previous years. Under the “Status” column, you’ll find whether your request has been approved or denied.
If your request is denied, it means we’ve reached the staffing limits for that period, and you’ll need to choose an alternative vacation time.
Important Note:
Please refer to your vacation balances listed on your pay stubs to check how many hours are available. Keep in mind that you may be entitled to more vacation hours than what’s currently reflected, as you accrue your full entitlement between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
It is your responsibility to monitor both the hours you’ve already booked and your available balance. This will help avoid unexpected issues, such as running out of vacation hours and needing additional LOAs.
Thank you,
Menno Hospital Staffing
Brandi & Am
