Reminder: Report your influenza vaccine choice
All staff working in resident spaces are required to report their decision on whether or not to receive the flu shot by November 30, 2025.
Safety Blitz: What To Do If You Get Injured at Work
If you get hurt at work, act fast to protect yourself and others.
Here’s what to do:
- Notify your supervisor immediately.
They need to know what happened so they can support you and start the reporting process. - Report to First Aid.
Even if the injury seems minor, get checked out. It’s important for your health and for documentation. - Complete the Employee Incident Report in QRM.
This helps us track what happened and ensures proper follow-up. - Accept modified duties if you’re able.
Staying engaged at work while you recover helps your healing and keeps you connected. - Be part of the investigation.
Your input helps us understand what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future. - Support a culture of safety.
Every report and every conversation helps make our workplace safer for everyone.
Your safety matters. Speak up, take action, and help us build a safer care environment.
Safety Blitz: Why You Should Keep Your Sick Days
Your sick time is more than just time off, they are your “safety net”.
Think of your sick days like an insurance plan. If you get injured or seriously ill, you may need time off while waiting for approval from WorkSafeBC or your Long-Term Disability (LTD) provider. These approvals can take time, sometimes weeks or even months.
Here’s why saving your sick time matters:
- Delays happen. Claims can take time to process and are not guaranteed to be approved. During that waiting period, you might not receive income, unless you have sick days saved.
- Sick time bridges the gap. Having banked sick hours means you can still get paid while waiting for claim approvals.
- Peace of mind. Knowing you have a cushion, or a safety net lets you focus on recovery, not finances.
Protect yourself. Use your sick time wisely. Save it for when you really need it.
If you have questions about your sick time or how claims work, talk to your supervisor or P&C team members. We’re here to help.
Educational Seminars – Managing Stress & Achieving Balance
To: All Menno Place Staff
Subject: Educational Seminars – Managing Stress & Achieving Balance
Menno Place is pleased to share an opportunity for all staff to participate in upcoming online educational seminars offered by HEABC and LifeMark Health.
These seminars focus on promoting well-being, resilience, and healthy workplace practices — valuable for anyone seeking to enhance balance and coping strategies in both work and personal life.
Participation in these sessions is voluntary and is not employer-paid. Staff who wish to attend are encouraged to register. If you are working at the time of the seminars, please seek Manager approval.
Workshop 1: Managing Stress and Achieving Balance
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Registration Deadline: November 18, 2025
🔗 Click here to learn more and register
Workshop 2: Achieving Balance or Understanding Depression
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2025
🔗 Click here to learn more and register
These sessions are an excellent way to build practical skills for managing stress, improving self-awareness, and supporting overall mental health. Participation is encouraged and open to all interested staff.
Report your influenza vaccine choice by Nov 30, 2025
All staff working in resident spaces are required to report their decision on whether or not to receive the flu shot by November 30, 2025.
Nurses: Sign up for Mandatory interRAI Education
There are 10 dates to choose from. Each training session is a full day,
Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices
To: All Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Staff
Date: November 02, 2025
Re: Submission of Second and Subsequent Vacation Choices
Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments staff,
The deadline for first choice vacation requests was November 01, 2025. Staffing will work on processing these requests. Keep an eye on your GoldCare portal for updates.
Up next are the second and subsequent vacation requests. These requests must be submitted by December 1, 2025, this includes ALL remaining vacation hours with the exception of 5 days.
Only a maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2026 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes will be made).
No More Availability for December Vacation Requests
MEMO
To: All Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Staff
From: Staffing
Date: October 25, 2025
Re: No More Availability for December Vacation Requests
Staffing limits have now been met from December 7, 2025 – December 31, 2025.
The staffing office will no longer accept time off requests for the above dates. Please contact your manager with any requests or concerns for the above dates.
Report your influenza vaccine choice by Nov 30, 2025
All staff working in resident spaces are required to report their decision on whether or not to receive the flu shot by November 30, 2025.
Reminder: 2026 Vacation Requests to be Submitted via Employee Portal
Reminder to all staff that 2026 first choice vacation requests are due in ONE WEEK – Saturday, November 1, 2025. See memo below for details and other reminders.
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: October 1, 2025
To: All Regular HEU Members
From: Staffing
Re: 2026 Vacation Requests to be submitted via Employee Portal
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Any holiday requests made on paper, email or via voicemail will NOT be approved. Please send all requests via GOLDCARE
First Choice Vacation Requests:
- 1st choice Vacation Requests must be submitted by November 1, 2025
Second & Subsequent Vacation Requests:
- 2nd and subsequent Vacation Requests must be submitted by December 1, 2025, this includes ALL remaining vacation hours.
- A maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2026 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes are to be made)
Please Note:
- Staffing requires 14 days’ notice for time off requests.
- Short notice time off requests (less than 14 days) must be approved by the department Manager. If approved by the Manager please forward to Staffing.
- ALL 2026 vacation must be taken by December 31, 2026
- 2026 vacation cannot be carried over and used in 2027.
- Part time staff please note that vacation hours are approximate. Final calculations will be done at the end of June 2026.
- Maximum number of staff off on vacation per day will vary depending on department and operational requirements.
