Residents can join us for Summer Camp in the Menno Home courtyard Thurs, Aug 24 from 11:30 – 1:30. There will be shuttle service provided between the apartments and the courtyard and entertainment by Garth Johanessen.
Volume 2023.13
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Melissa Francis, Director of People & Culture
Just a reminder for staff that are using GC employee portal: when filling out any submissions on your employee portal in GoldCare (extra time/overtime and LOA/time off/sick time). Please make sure that the status of your request at the top is set to “ACTIVE” When this status is changed, the staffing office does NOT receive these requests. Please refer to the picture.
Ready to make wellness at Menno Place a priority? Join our Health & Wellness Committee and be part of a positive change. Together, we’ll inspire healthier lives! Count me in! Interested? Contact Diana Bae – diana.bae@mennoplace.ca
Big News! Our Employee Assistance just got even better. Menno Place provides an employee assistance program to assist employees and their families with personal and/or work-related problems. Employee assistance incudes: Staff & Family Counselling Services through FSEAP Employee Education Assistance Introducing Staff Housing! *Limited space. Receive more information and an application on Share Point under Human Resources -> Benefits -> Staff Housing Application Form ** Complete Policy and details on SharePoint under policy AP 3.24
Due to staffing office vacations, please note during Aug 24th – Aug 31st; we will have limited staffing and request your patience and kindness.
We are thrilled to announce that in-person chapel is returning to the Menno Place campus starting Sunday September 17th 2-3pm! This service will take place once a month in the Menno Hospital chapel.
Everyone is welcome:
1. Residents who are able to come on their own may do so.
2. Residents who need assistance must have a family member or friend bring them or designate someone to do so. We are not able to provide staff to porter residents at this time.
Gathering in person for worship is a significant part of one’s faith experience. We want to provide this opportunity. Thank you for participating with your loved one to make it possible.
Volunteers Needed! Not every resident who needs assistance has family members or friends who are available to help. If you or someone you know would like to facilitate an in-person worship experience for those who need it please contact one of the Menno Place chaplains – Andy (Andy.Capesinio@mennoplace.ca), Ann (Ann.Thakker@mennoplace.ca) or Kerry (Kerry.Dyck@mennoplace.ca) . Thank you!
Menno Place is celebrating grandparents with a fun-filled afternoon for our residents and their families on September 9th! Bring your families to join in on the fun or consider volunteering to make this event a success!
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, August 25, 2023. Space is limited. Register soon!
It was a beautiful sunny day as we celebrated the HEART of Menno Place – YOU! Click on the main image to launch the gallery.
Please join me in welcoming our newest team member: Dr. Pooja Mishra! Pooja will be joining us Tuesday, September 5th as the Executive Director responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living.
Due to prolonged dry weather the city of Abbotsford has raised the water restrictions to level 3. This will not cause any changes to resident care – showers, meals, and laundry remain the same – but residents and visitors will notice some changes to the campus grounds.
These changes include:
It’s important that we all work together to follow the guidelines and help conserve water. What can you do to help?
For Residents:
For Staff and Families please remember to follow the city guidelines:
The hanging baskets by the main doors of each building are on a drip system so they will not be affected by these changes. Thank you for working with us to be good neighbors. If you have any questions about water restrictions please contact Leonard Klassen – Leonard.Klassen@mennoplace.ca .
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, August 25, 2023. Space is limited. Register soon!
Volume 2023.12
To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Melissa Francis, Director of People & Culture
As we strive to ensure the well-being of all our employees, we want to remind you of our company’s sick leave policy. If you are feeling unwell and unable to report to work, please follow the following steps:
Please remember to provide a doctor’s note if you are absent formore than 3 consecutive days. Under Menno’s Sick leave Policy ( AP3.18), under section 3.10
‘For more than three (3) days of illness, a Doctor’s note will be required’ This will be enforced moving forward, and will start with the staffing team or your manager making this request.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to your manager or the HR department. Your health is of utmost importance to us, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to our sick leave policy.
The People & Culture team wants to remind you that scanning in and out for shifts is essential. We have seen that many employees who arrive late will look to simply wait to sign out instead of signing in.
We can not stress how important it is for all staff to complete the missed scan forms if they miss any sign-in times. If you have any questions about this I would encourage you to speak with staffing or the HR team.
