Technology is Coming to The Apartments!
In June, Samsung tablets will be distributed to the residents at The Apartments! This is an initiative of Menno Apartments in partnership with Telus Innovation. Telus has provided the hardwiring that enables Primrose Gardens, the Terraces and Pavilion to have wi-fi throughout the buildings!
With wi-fi now available in all of The Apartments, Telus partnered with Menno Place to provide a tablet for each apartment suite!
Why tablets for seniors?
- They are easier to read than a desktop computer.
- They are easier to use – there is no mouse that requires muscle-control or dexterity
- They are more adaptable – seniors have a much faster familiarity with tablets than with desktop computers
- They improve communication – from typing to closed captioning and video calling
- They are fun!
Menno Apartments recreation team will be providing lessons for the residents in how to use the tablets. The Telus SeniorWise team will teach residents how to be safe on the internet, avoiding scams, fraud and identity theft.
Registered Nurse : Menno Home
Registered Nurse – Menno Home
Permanent Part-time Position
This is the perfect position for an RN who 1. Loves and values seniors; 2. Wants to work in an environment that promotes person centered care; 3. Is seeking work/life balance
Menno Place is one of BC’s largest campuses-of-care ranging from independent living to complex care for 700 senior residents. Founded in 1953 Menno Place has the privilege of serving the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of residents, families and staff alike. Under the direction of the Manager of Care, the Registered Nurse performs nursing care including directing work assignments.
- Assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care with accompanying documentation of an individual resident or group of residents,
- Observes symptoms and conditions of residents, modifying care as needs change, and initiating immediate treatment if required. Implements physician’s orders.
- Coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer of residents as required.
- Assumes facility wide clinical and operational responsibilities when designated in charge.
- Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff, students and other members of the interdisciplinary team by mentoring, demonstrating procedures, answering questions related to clinical practice issues, and problem solving.
- Assumes responsibility for required coordination in the event of an emergency situation as outlined in the Menno Home Fire and Disaster Plan.
- Facilitates resolutions to resident/family/staff conflicts.
- Assists with the collection of information to support Quality Improvement Programs and initiatives.
- Schedules, including staff replacement function, and coordinates the use of staff, equipment, and other resources.
- Creates and maintains a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and following Health & Safety rules, regulations and practices, such as Fire, Disaster, WHMIS and Infection Control.
- Investigates accidents and incidents and initiates or completes the required reports.
- Communicates policies and procedure changes to staff.
- Supports new staff in the practice of nursing.
- Acts as the facility resource to resolve operational and clinical questions/issues as they arise for all Nursing Units as required.
- Acts as Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required.
- Participates in the performance appraisal process for nursing and care staff by providing input to the manager on individual staff performances.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
- Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current practicing registration with the appropriate professional body.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
- Gerontology certificate preferred.
- Current Occupational First Aid Level I program.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Compensation: Competitive Compensation. FTE .50
Prerequisite for hire: TB screening, influenza immunization
Check us out at http://www.mennoplace.ca. If you are interested in this opportunity please complete the application on the Menno place web site under the Careers section. We thank all applicants however will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
Annual Licensing Inspection – A Great Success!
Thanks to one and all for making the Fraser Health Licensing Inspection a great success last week!
Both Menno Home and Menno Hospital had their annual inspection together this year. We had an exceptional result! The Licensing Officer was especially impressed by the processes we had in place.
Thank you all for the way you work to keep our standards high in all aspects of care and services!
Thank you for the way you do this with compassion – our reputation for competency and compassion is amazing!
Proud of our teams,
Janet Bergen
Executive Director, Care Services
Retirement: Trudy Friesen
Blessings to Trudy Friesen on her Retirement. We wish Trudy all the best as she starts this new season of life and we thank Trudy for her many years of service in the Recreation Department at Menno Home. All the best to you Trudy!
