Dress Up Day Contest Entries
Staff from all over campus dressed up on Thursday to bring smiles to the faces of our residents. If you didn’t get your photo taken there’s still time to send in a picture and enter the contest.
Staff from all over campus dressed up on Thursday to bring smiles to the faces of our residents. If you didn’t get your photo taken there’s still time to send in a picture and enter the contest.
Leonard Klassen brought us some thoughts on Philippians 4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” and we prayed for Linda Weatherly.
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, November 15, 2024. Space is limited. Register soon!
We often think of October as the month that hosts Thanksgiving and Halloween. It is that time of year when the leaves change colour, the nights get cooler, and the days get shorter. You may not know that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Intimate Partner Violence, also called Domestic Violence, is a serious topic and we want to help support the victims of intimate partner violence and family abuse. This year Menno Place is participating in the Purple Light Nights Campaign. If you’ve been on campus in the evening this month you may have noticed the decorative lights on all of our buildings have been purple. This is a symbol that demonstrates we do not tolerate any form of domestic abuse. Women, men, and children can suffer from domestic abuse. We shine a purple light to ensure people have a safe place to go if they need help, and to show our community that we will never forget those who have suffered or even lost their lives at the hands of violent partners.
If you are a victim of intimate partner/domestic abuse, we encourage you to seek help. There are supports available to you through these channels:
Please remember that you can also speak to one of our own Chaplains who can provide spiritual support.
There is no place for intimate partner/domestic abuse in our communities. Please be kind to those around you as you don’t know what others are experiencing. If someone confides you and tells you that they are being abused, please encourage them to get help, listen without judgment, and build their confidence.
Please come see the People & Culture department for additional information.
To: All Menno Home Employees
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: October 24, 2024
Re: Paid PVPC Education
We’re pleased to announce that all non-direct care staff in Menno Home who have completed Violence Prevention Modules 1-8 are eligible to participate in the paid PVPC education on campus! This is a fantastic opportunity to further enhance your skills and contribute to a safer workplace.
To be eligible for the training, we are requesting a copy of your Violence Prevention Modules 1-8 that you completed on either Learning Hub or Surge Learning. Kindly email your certificate to HR.Projects@mennoplace.ca.
For our direct care staff members who haven’t yet submitted their certificates to the People and Culture team, please ensure you do so to qualify for this education. The deadline for submission is November 12, 2024.
Thank you for your commitment to fostering a safe environment for everyone. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and look forward to seeing many of you participate!
Stay tuned for more information for those who haven’t completed the education yet!
Regards,
Jessy Manhas
604-851-1346
Cc: Kim Scott, Director of Care – Menno Home
To: All Menno Place Employees
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: October 24, 2024
Re: $3 Charge for Badge Reels
Dear Team,
Starting November 1, 2024, Menno Place will introduce a $3 charge for the replacement of retractable reels. This decision aims to manage replacement costs effectively while ensuring these items remain available. The charge will be processed as a payroll deduction, similar to the ID badge and name tag replacements.
You can visit the People & Culture offices for a replacement.
Regards,
Jessy Manhas
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