Retirement Announcement – Marie Ponting

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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our friend and colleague, Marie Ponting, after 20 incredible years of dedicated service to Menno Place. While we will miss her, we are excited for her as she embarks on this new chapter of her life.

Marie has poured her the heart and soul into her work and is known not only for her exceptional professionalism but also for her warmth and welcoming smile. Whether answering questions or guiding us through complex payroll processes, Marie has always approached her work with joy and competence.

Over the years, Marie has held several positions: Payroll Coordinator for Menno Place, Accounts Payable for Menno Place, and Accounting Coordinator at Menno Hospital.

Please join us in acknowledging Marie’s remarkable career and wishing her all the best in her retirement. Feel free to reach out to Marie with an email or a call to congratulate her. Marie’s last day at work will be Friday, November 8th.

Thank you, Marie, for your unwavering dedication and the joy you have brought to our lives. We wish you endless happiness and new adventures in this exciting new chapter!

You can see some of Marie’s on campus adventures here:

 

 

MEMO: 2025 Vacation Requests – Menno Home

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To: All Regular HEU & Employee’s Association Members – Menno Home
From: Staffing
Date: October 18, 2024
Re: 2025 Vacation Requests

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First Choice Vacation Requests:

  • 1st choice Vacation Requests must be submitted by November 8, 2024 to the Menno Home Staffing department.

Second & Subsequent Vacation Requests:

  • 2nd and subsequent Vacation Requests must be submitted by December 7, 2024. This includes ALL remaining vacation hours.
  • A maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2025 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes are to be made

Please Note:

  •  Staffing requires 7 days’ notice for time off requests.
  • Short notice time off requests (less than 7 days) must be approved by the department Manager. If approved by the Manager please forward to Staffing.
  •  ALL 2025 vacation must be taken by December 31, 2025
  • 2025 vacation cannot be carried over and used in 2026.
  • Part time staff please note that vacation hours are approximate. Final calculations will be done at the end of June 2025.
  • Maximum number of staff off on vacation per day will vary depending on department and operational requirements.
  • This is a good time to update personal information as well. Please ensure we have your most recent phone number and address on file.

Thanks,
Staffing Home

Strong Winds and Heavy Rainfall: Special Weather Statement

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A strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast, bringing heavy rain to the region. Rain is expected to begin early in the day on Friday and continue into Sunday morning.

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Susan Penner – RN E2 Hospital – Staff Prayer Oct 17

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Andy Capesinio shared a devotional on Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord’s Prayer, and asked, “Why do we pray?”

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Occupational Therapy Month & HCA Appreciation Day

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October is Occupational Therapy Month and Health Care Assistant Appreciation day is Friday Oct 18th.

Let’s celebrate with soup,  buns & dessert for everyone!

Title Change for Nik Van Egdom

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Effective immediately, Nik Van Egdom’s title has been changed from Manger of Housekeeping and Laundry to Manager of Environmental Services.

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Cyber Month week 3: The most social generation

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Something all generations have in common is the desire to stay connected. When it comes to being online, however, there are a lot of threats like phishing  that can make staying social difficult. Need help staying secure? Millennials can help – in fact, 82% of this generation is confident in knowing how to identify a phishing email or malicious link ! Here’s a glimpse of what we’re covering in week three to help you become part of Generation Cyber Safe.

Phishing

Phishing is a common tactic that cyber criminals use to steal personal and financial information. Phishing messages are unsolicited messages from cyber criminals who pretend to be someone they are not, like your bank. Cyber criminals have become increasingly sophisticated in their phishing campaigns, which is why it’s so important to learn the signs. This week, we’re discussing different ways you can spot phishing and how to be cautious online.

Social media

Social media platforms are a great way to stay in touch with family and connect with friends. But if you aren’t careful online, social media  can also be an easy way for cyber criminals to learn more about you so they can steal your information. There are different ways to stay safe online, like spotting phishing, reviewing privacy settings and keeping your personal information private.

Social engineering

Social engineering is a form of phishing used by cyber criminals to steal sensitive information by manipulating victims. For example, a cyber criminal may contact you by email or over the phone using facts that you have made public (like posting where you work on social media) to make their request seem legitimate. This week, find out how to spot social engineering  and how to protect your personal information from being exploited.

Identity theft and protecting your digital identity

Your digital identity is an online record of your personal information. It could include something as simple as your email address or social media account, or more sensitive information like your social insurance number (SIN), passwords and even your financial information. Explore ways to protect your digital identity like knowing how to spot phishing, keeping your information private, securing your accounts and more.

Artificial intelligence (AI) generated content

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) generated content can make it more difficult to determine whether something you see online is real or fake. Even if you don’t believe what you see, disinformation can create doubt and cause confusion. There are tools that can help fact check disinformation like reverse image searching and tips on how to spot spoofing  and other scams.

Conclusion

You can be part of Generation Cyber Safe by learning how to stay safe while connecting with others online! Learn more this week by getting familiar with the signs of phishing and social engineering, safe social media habits and learning how to spot AI-generated content.

Shake Out BC – Thurs October 17, 2024

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On Thursday, October 17 at 10:17am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia Shake Out.

This will be a 10 minute Code Orange Earthquake Drill.

A 2 min audio/video announcement will broadcast via the overhead PA system, desk speaker phones and live streamed on Ch59 (Home/Hospital Menno TV) and Ch10 (PG/TE/TW)

Instructions for Staff:

When you hear the Drill announcement (2min):

•  Drop, Cover and Hold On where ever you are.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s a desk or table nearby.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s NO table or desk nearby.

After the drill (5min):

• Sign Attendance sheet at the nearest nurse station or with the Leadership Observers in your area.

Debrief

•  Look around and think about what could fall or move in the event of an earthquake.
•  What utilities/services could fail?
•  What to do if you a caring for a resident?
•  Are you prepared? Your family? More resources can be found at The Great British Columbia Shake Out

Instructions for Leadership Team:

Leadership Team will be assigned to various locations as Observers and document participation of staff. All documentation should be forwarded to David Janzen.

Resources:
For information about any of the Menno Place Code policies log into Surge Learning and search for “Code” in Courses Library.
Earthquake actions for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Earthquake actions for People with Disabilities

CORRECTION to APTS Staff 2025 Vacation Requests

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To: All Apartments Staff
From: Staffing
Date: October 11, 2024
Re: CORRECTION to APTS Staff Vacation Requests                  

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Menno Apartments staff received their vacation package on October 10th.

VACATION REQUESTS for Apartments staff do not need to be requested through the GoldCare portal yet as Apartments staff are in the process of being added to that system.

Please Note:

  • Please return your completed package to the staffing office as soon as possible.
  • Staffing requires 7 days’ notice for time off requests.
  • Short notice time off requests (less than 7 days) must be approved by the department Manager. If approved by the Manager please forward to Staffing.
  • ALL 2025 vacation must be taken by December 31, 2025
  • 2025 vacation cannot be carried over and used in 2026.
  • Part time staff please note that vacation hours are approximate. Final calculations will be done at the end of June 2025.
  • Maximum number of staff off on vacation per day will vary depending on department and operational requirements.
  • This is a good time to update personal information as well. Please ensure we have your most recent phone number and address on file.

APTS Staff: 2025 Vacation Requests to be submitted via Employee Portal

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To: All Apartments Staff
From: Staffing
Date: October 10, 2024
Re: APTS Staff – 2025 Vacation Requests to be submitted via Employee Portal                                    

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Menno Apartments staff received their vacation package on October 10th. Starting October 10, 2024 – the Menno Apartments staffing office will not be making changes to your schedule unless it is submitted via Goldcare Portal. This includes vacation, LOA, sick pay, medical leave, OT and extra time requests. Any requests made on paper, email or via voicemail will NOT be approved, this may mean you will not get paid accordingly till it is submitted on the portal.

First Choice Vacation Requests:

  • 1st choice Vacation Requests must be submitted by November 1, 2024 (ON GOLDCARE PORTAL).

Second & Subsequent Vacation Requests:

  • 2nd and subsequent Vacation Requests must be submitted by December 1, 2024 (ON GOLDCARE PORTAL). This includes ALL remaining vacation hours.
  • A maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2025 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes are to be made)

Please Note:

  • Staffing requires 7 days notice for time off requests.
  • Short notice time off requests (less than 7 days) must be approved by the department Manager. If approved by the Manager please forward to Staffing.
  • ALL 2025 vacation must be taken by December 31, 2025
  • 2025 vacation cannot be carried over and used in 2026.
  • Part time staff please note that vacation hours are approximate. Final calculations will be done at the end of June 2025.
  • Maximum number of staff off on vacation per day will vary depending on department and operational requirements.
  • This is a good time to update personal information as well. Please ensure we have your most recent phone number and address on file.

Thanks, Brandi & Am

cc: Directors / Managers