Kathrin McMath’s Going Away Tea – this Friday

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You are invited – Kathrin McMath’s Going Away Tea

 

Friday, April 21

2:30 – 3:30pm

Hospital Chapel

 

 

 

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MEMO

March 8, 2023

Kathrin McMath, Transitioning to a New Role

Leadership is a journey, and what we all know and appreciate is that our leaders grow, adapt and change as they travel along this path.  Instead of starting this memo with the traditional and cliched remarks about mixed emotions (of which we certainly are all feeling) we would like to take the opportunity to share with all of you the journey of a longstanding Menno Place leader who is preparing to transition to a new role with a neighboring organization.

Kathrin joined the Menno Place team in 2008 and she has worn many hats throughout her 15  years with Menno Place. Her extensive background and senior level experience in finance and operations enabled us to move forward in our strategic plans and quality improvement. Most recently, Kathrin has served as the Chief Operating Officer, bringing her capabilities to the Executive Team, Leadership Team, Nursing Team and Finance.

We are incredibly grateful to Kathrin for the dedication, compassion, operational competency, leadership and heart that she dedicated to the Menno Place Team and residents. Her team of managers are an exceptionally capable team who continue to serve our residents with skill and compassion.

It is at this point of the journey that we say goodbye and best wishes to Kathrin.  Starting May 1st Kathrin will assume the role of CEO with Broadway Group (Vancouver), a faith-based family of charities and non-profits which exist to provide housing and care for older adults and people with disabilities. Given Kathrin’s career evolution we know that this is an excellent fit for her and Broadway Group is gaining an incredible asset.  Her last day at Menno Place will be April 21st.

We are looking at our leadership structure closely to determine what is needed.  We are confident in our next chapter as we build a transition plan that will continue to support you, the Menno Place Team and the residents whom we love and serve.  We will continue to update you as we finalize the Executive team structure.

Please join myself and the Leadership Team in wishing Kathrin all the best in this new opportunity. We look forward to continued partnership in the care for seniors.

Sincerely,

Sujata Connors, CEO

Violence Prevention Workshop

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Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, May 5, 2023. Space is limited. Register soon!

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CORky’s Back! – The COR Questions & Answers

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If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”

 

Review the key COR questions:

RESPONSIBLILTY

  • Can you describe your health and safety responsibilities?
    • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
    • Follow established safe work procedures
    • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
    • Don’t engage in horseplay
    • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
    • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Don’t come to work or operate equipment without enough sleep or rest
    • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
    • Cooperate with WorkSafe BC
  • Is there a process to ensure that contractors are meeting their health and safety obligations?
    • Yes, they sign a Health and Safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus

PPE & EQUIPMENT

  • When workers are required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), have they been trained in the use, maintenance and limitations of it?
    • Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Protective Protection Equipment
  • Do you know what to do if you encounter broken or defective equipment?
    • Use the tag-out process to have the equipment moved or repaired

EDUCATION

  • Does the employer have a formal orientation?
    • Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence
  • Are written safe work procedures readily available to workers?
    • Yes, they are available in each department and through SharePoint

EMERGENCY

  • Do you know how to contact first aid?
    • Yes, through training in orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards
  • Has training been given to employees who have a lead in an emergency?
    • Yes. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members

REPORTING

  • Is there a system for you to report unsafe / unhealthy conditions or practices?
  • Do you know how to report an incident or an accident?
    • Yes. Complete Near Miss or Incident Report

LEADERSHIP

  • Are managers and supervisors leading by example?
    • Yes. This is an expectation for all on the Menno Place campus.
  • Are corrective actions communicated to workers?
    • Yes. Recommendations for corrective actions are brought to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Responses are recorded in the Joint and Health Safety minutes for all to see.

Volunteering Weaves Us Together!

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National Volunteer Week – April 16 – 22

When you see a volunteer, let them know how much you appreciate them!

Thank you to Joyce Wiebe, Volunteer Coordinator, who is working hard to rebuild our volunteer team.

Thank you to Kevin Downey, Chaplain, Apartments, who is leading a weekly Spiritual Care Volunteer Training program with 18 participants!

MEMO – HR CONSULTANT – Adrienne Alford

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We are pleased to welcome Adrienne Alford to our Menno Place Team. She has joined us as an HR Consultant to support the Senior Leadership Team as we continue to recruit for a full-time HR Director. We are grateful that God led us to Adrienne as she has extensive experience in long-term care as Executive Director of both The Village in Langley and Arbutus Care Centre in Vancouver. Adrienne is a skilled leader whose passions include conflict resolution with a servant leadership approach.

Adrienne will be working out of the Director, Human Resources office, prioritizing the HR work that has come forward since mid-February. If you have HR concerns, please continue to bring them forward to your immediate supervisor.

We thank Kathrin McMath and Ron Willms for your leadership in covering the HR portfolio over the past two months. It has been critical and appreciated support for the Menno Place team during this time of transition.

If you meet Adrienne, please warmly welcome her to the Menno Place Team.

FSEAP – Employee and Family Assistance Program

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Confidential counselling services (and more!) to help you or your family. Find out more about the program at the FSEAP Info Session on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Hospital Chapel. Two sessions are available to come to on your own time from 2:00 – 2:45 pm or 3:15 – 4:00 pm. Sign up today!

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Violence Prevention Workshop

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Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, May 5, 2023. Space is limited. Register soon!

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Volunteers

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Announcing Perkopolis – a free perks program for you!

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Click here to set up  your Perkopolis account

How to Register:

        1. Go to

      www.Perkopolis.com

    1. Enter your email address
    2. Look for an email from Perkopolis with a link to complete your registration with your member ID code
    3. What is your Member ID Code? MENNO + your site location + your employee ID – eg: MENNOMH12345

    What is your site location code?

      • Menno Hospital: MN (MENNOMN + your employee ID)
      • Menno Home: MH (MENNOMH + your employee ID)
      • Menno Apartments: HSG (MENNOHSG + your employee ID)
      • MBS: MBS (MENNOMBS + your employee ID)

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