Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, March 8, 2024. Space is limited. Register soon!
Hymn Stories – March 2024
The authors of the this month’s modern hymn are committed to creating a more timeless musical style that every generation can sing. Find out more about In Christ Alone by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townsend.
Click to listen.
FREE Staff Parking at Peace Lutheran Church
Did you know that Menno Place staff enjoy free parking at Peace Lutheran Church? Located at the corner of Marshall and Ware the church is an easy two block walk away. If you want to take advantage of this parking contact Human Resources for a pass. This parking is available Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) from 0600 – 1800. Please do not park here on the weekend.
Remember: All vehicles MUST display a pass. Parking for Menno Place staff is restricted to the west side of the parking lot. (The side closest to Menno Place.)
FREE PARKING WITH A MENNO PLACE PASS
Weather Alert – Winter Weather Feb 27 – Feb 28
Please be advised there could be some winter weather Tuesday night into Wednesday morning (Feb 27-28). Please be prepared and wear proper footwear.
4:56 AM PST Monday 26 February 2024
A wintry mix of precipitation is expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler and the Sea to Sky Highway.
When: Tuesday evening through Wednesday, potentially impacting the Tuesday evening commute.
A weather system brings a wintry mix of precipitation to the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Howe Sound-Whistler late Tuesday evening through Wednesday. For most regions except Whistler and the Sea to Sky Highway, snow levels will be hovering near the surface, and precipitation will start as rain mixed with snow Tuesday evening. Snowfall accumulations are expected to vary greatly with elevation and proximity to the water. With a warming southwesterly flow aloft, snow levels will rise overnight resulting in mixed precipitation changing to moderate to heavy rain late Tuesday night or early Wednesday. During this transition, there is also a risk of freezing rain over the Fraser Valley as warm air overrides the cold air in the valley.
Anti-Bullying Day – Feb 28 2024
Pink Shirt Day is a national anti-bullying movement that started in Canada in 2007. This day raises awareness about the awful effects of bullying – at home, at school and in the workplace – and highlights the simple steps we can take to stop bullying in its tracks. On Pink Shirt Day we remember that when we lift each other up everybody benefits.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Thinking of wearing your “If it matters to you, it matters to me” shirt? YES! This is an excellent day to wear it.
Find ways to practice kindness and support someone who is suffering by clicking here.
If you experience bullying in the workplace please contact your manager. If you would like to speak to someone confidentially, FSEAP (the employee and family assistance program) is available to all Menno Place staff.
To access fseap services 24/7/365 – call 1.800.667.0993
Payroll Reporting: T4s
MEMO
Date: February 26, 2024
To: All Menno Place Staff
Re: Payroll Reporting – T4s
T4 slips for 2023 have been emailed to the address on file for distribution of payroll pay slips for Menno Place employees.
The initial attempt to email T4 slips for Menno Home and Menno Hospital in the early afternoon of Friday February 23rd was aborted by the software, the second attempt to email T4 slips in the evening of Friday February 23rd was successful, consequently some Menno Home and Menno Hospital employees may have received duplicate T4 slips.
Please be aware that Menno Place staff will receive separate T4 slips for remuneration from each company they are employed (Home, Hospital, Apartments and MBS); as well, under each separate company one T4 is issued for casual employment and one T4 is issued for regular employment. The employer’s name includes “Qualified” for regular employment and “Unqualified” for casual employment.
MPP pension adjustment (PA) statements will be mailed today for those employees who have not yet opted for distributed electronically directly from MPP.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind all employees of the importance of informing us of any changes, such as, address, telephone, marital status, and personal tax credit eligibility (TD1 information).
Go to www.MennoPlaceStaff.com/update-contact to update your contact information.
Kind regards,
Marie Ponting, PCP
Payroll Coordinator
Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, March 8, 2024. Space is limited. Register soon!
Violence Prevention Workshop
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, March 8, 2024. Space is limited. Register soon!
Respirator Fit Testing
All staff who could come in close contact with a resident on precautions should be fit tested for a respirator. This will mainly be direct care staff but can also include maintenance, dietary and housekeeping staff. It’s best if everyone who works on the units gets tested in case a situation arises where respirators are needed.
Employee Referral Pilot Program
To: All Menno Place Employees
Subject: Referral Incentive Program
Re: Employee Referral Pilot Program
Menno Place is pleased to announce the establishment of a referral incentive pilot program designed to encourage employees to recommend applicants for difficult-to-fill and in-demand positions. This program applies to LPN and RN applicants only.
The pilot program takes effect immediately, and will be applied as follows.
If an employee refers an applicant for a full-time or part-time position and that applicant is subsequently hired, the referring employee will receive an award of $500 after the new employee satisfactorily completes 90 days of continuous employment. Similarly, an award of $500 will be paid for referral of a casual licensed practical nurse (LPN) or casual registered nurse (RN) after the nurse completes 112.5 hours of work within a 6-month continuous period. In each case, the referred employees will also receive a referred incentive of $250 upon satisfaction of program conditions. To be eligible for the award, you must be employed at Menno Place at the time the referred employee completes the required 90 day or 112.5-hour period, according to the referred position type. All cash awards will be made through payroll and will be subject to applicable tax withholding.
All employees may participate in the program, except members of the Executive Leadership Team, excluded managers and Human Resources/Staffing Team employees. All Menno Place hiring practices apply, including applicant screening, reference, and Vulnerable Sector checks. The final determination of eligibility in each case will be made by Human Resources.
All participants must complete and submit a referral award form prior to the referred person’s starting date. The form can be found in the How To menu at the top of mennoplacestaff.com. Printed and completed forms can be dropped of at the HR offices.
The pilot program’s efficacy will be reviewed every 6 months.
