Easter is celebrated by over 2.3 billion Christians in the world. For 40 days, Christians anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus in a time of Lent. This ends on Palm Sunday which is the start of the Holy Week. The end of the Holy Week brings Good Friday, the day of Jesus’ death and Easter Sunday, His resurrection.
This is your chance to say thank you to the visitation hosts before the program ends at the end of April.
On April 22, 2025, there will be a Footwear Assessment done site-wide. Your footwear will be assessed.
If it doesn’t comply, People & Culture will be alerted and a review of compliance will take place within a reasonable amount of time (for example: 10 days)
No matter who you are or what industry you work in, foot safety is an important part of making your workplace a safer place.
Each year, nearly 1 in 8 time loss injuries are foot related.
There are a number of common foot injuries, ranging from sprains, strains and tears to surface wounds, bruises and fractures.
That’s why foot safety is so important.
If you need to purchase footwear that complies with Menno Place Dress code and Safety footwear, you can enjoy an extra 10% off already discounted employee pricing at Shoes for Crews:
Visit your custom portal: CLICK HERE
Make certain you wear the footwear that is right for your job and that they fit properly.
Remember, when it comes to protective boots and shoes, it’s always feet first!
Footwear:
2.3 Footwear (in accordance with WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines Part 8: 8.22, 8.23):
Sharon had a simple and profound question for all of us: What does God have for me to do?
The next federal election is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. The polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Advance polling is also available April 18 to 21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Voting is both a right and a privilege and all staff who are citizens of Canada are encouraged to take the opportunity to participate in the election.
Shifts at Menno Place are generally 7.5 hours, which should give staff sufficient time to vote before or after work. If you are working more than 8 hours on April 28th, please speak to your manager about accessing time to vote.
Representatives from Elections Canada will also be on site that day to assist residents with voting. The voting on site is only for residents.
Residents may have questions about voting on that day. Thank you in advance for working with us to ensure we have appropriate staff coverage and for ensuring questions are answered, especially about voting. We appreciate your hard work and your commitment to ensuring our residents receive excellent care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Recently there have been complaints of staff smoking in the courtyard smoking area. As a reminder, smoking in the courtyard has been restricted to residents ONLY since spring of 2024 [link]. Staff and visitors are not be permitted to smoke in this area.
In addition, staff and visitors are NOT PERMITTED to smoke in their vehicle while parked anywhere on the Menno Place campus.
Menno Place is a smoke-free campus. In keeping with Fraser Health’s smoke-free policy, and in response to feedback from our listening sessions with families, the courtyard smoking hut is reserved for residents only.
Smoking is not permitted in any building, on the campus, in cars in the parking lots, or within three meters of any door, window, or air intake in compliance with the City of Abbotsford Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 1694-2017. You can find the updated Menno Place No Smoking policy on Sharepoint, using the link in the navigation of the staff site.
If you currently smoke and would like help to quit resources are available here: https://mennoplacestaff.com/smoke-free-campus-changes-for-staff-smoking/
To: All Menno Home, Apartments and Hospital Staff
From: Menno Home, Apartments and Hospital Staffing
Date: April 8, 2025
Re: 2025 Vacation
Please double-check your booked vacation for 2025.
If you have vacation left to book, please do so by April 15, 2025. If vacation is not booked, Staffing will book it for you on April 16th. 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.
Any cancellation of vacation days must be in writing. Please send your cancellation to your manager and to the appropriate staffing office.
There will be no exceptions after these dates. We appreciate your cooperation.
Thank-you,
Staffing Team
To: All Menno Hospital, Menno Home & Menno Apartments Staff
From: Staffing Teams
Date: April 6, 2025
Re: Time Off Requests for April 19 & 20
To All Staff at Menno Hospital, Menno Home, and Menno Apartments,
As of April 6, 2025 please note that APRIL 19 & APRIL 20 have now exceeded staffing limits. The staffing offices will no longer accept time off requests for these dates.
Respectfully,
Menno Hospital & Menno Home & Apartments Staffing Teams
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: April 7, 2025
Re: Long weekend Announcement Regarding Sick Calls
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 April 17 or April 19. Additionally, if you call in sick on April 17 or April or 19 and then come to work on the statutory holidays April 18 and/or April 20 and 21, 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
