Report your influenza vaccine choice by Nov 30, 2025
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
The winners for best group and best individual costume can see Loradonna Botter to claim their prizes.
Dress Up Day 2025 – Bringing Smiles to the Whole Campus!
Staff brought smiles and laughter, silliness and play to a wet and grey October day.
MEMO Re: Long Weekend Sick Calls – Remembrance Day
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
Nurses: Sign up for Mandatory interRAI Education
There are 10 dates to choose from. Each training session is a full day,
Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices
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).
Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, November 14, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop
Learn how to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill, to behaviours associated with dementia at a Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!
