Laundry Cart with Umbrella
Congrats to Frank in Maintenance for adding a pipe on the edge of the motorized laundry cart! This allows our laundry team from Terrace to travel in the rain from Terrace East to Menno Home.
Great job, Frank!
Taking Care of You
An Excerpt from the October Newsletter from SafeCare
First Person: Taking Care of You
We asked how you take care of yourself…and you’ve been telling us, in words and photos. This is Precy De Armas’ story.
My name is Precy. I am a Registered Social Worker and I work in a residential care facility in Abbotsford. Working in complex care can be both challenging and rewarding. Social Workers in long-term care often deal with various issues and offer assistance in many areas, such as family dynamics, practical support, financial support, grief support, and transitional support.
Dealing with one issue to the next can be exhausting, both mentally and emotionally. Throughout my practice, I’ve learned the importance of self-care not only for myself but also for the clients I work with. When one is healthy in all aspects of the body (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), one is able to better serve others.
Personally, I find it helpful to set aside 30 minutes every day to workout, whether it’s cardio, yoga, or weights. I tend to exercise different parts of my body each day so I can get a full-body workout by the end of the week.
Initially, it was difficult for me to get into this habit, but eventually it became part of my routine. Socially, I find that being connected to my friends and family is important for my self-care, whether it’s going on a date with my husband, having coffee with a friend, or going shopping with my mom. Engaging in activities unrelated to work when I’m off is important in keeping my personal and professional boundaries intact.
Having experienced burnout in the past, I’ve realized the significance of establishing a routine and a few healthy coping strategies (self-care) to make a positive impact on my mental health. Not only am I doing myself a favour, but also those around me, and the clients I serve.
What’s your story? Tell us and have a chance to win some great prizes.
Prize Winners / HCA Appreciation
And the winners are…
Proud Moment – 2nd in the World – International Convention of Sweet Adeline Choruses
Two of our very own – Shelley and Roxanne (HCA’s at Menno Hospital) are sporting winners ribbons from the Sweet Adelines International Las Vegas 2017 Convention!
The International competition is the pinnacle of each year. Each fall, more than 8,000 people from all over the world come to the International Convention to witness and compete in the Sweet Adeline choruses and quartets.
Shelley and Roxanne’s Lionsgate chorus first won their regional competition (BC, AB, Sask) to earn the right to participate in the International competition of Sweet Adeline Choruses from around the world. Coming in top 10 in the semi-finals competition in Las Vegas gave the Lionsgate chorus the opportunity to compete for first place in the Worlds!
The chorus placed 2nd in the world in the International Champion Chorus category!
Congratulations to Roxanne and Shelley for this amazing achievement. Do you want to listen to their winning song? Click the YouTube video below and ENJOY!
Shelley in the Finals
Roxanne in the Semi-Finals
Lionsgate in the Semi-Finals!
Do you have a proud moment that you’d like to share? Do you know of a Menno Place team member that has a proud moment to share? Let us know!
Fill out my online form.
Family Council Survey Results
The Social Work Team has completed our Family Council Survey. We really appreciate your feedback and we continue to strive to best serve our residents and families.
Based on the survey results, as requested, Family Council will occur every other month, effective Oct. 19, 2017.
It will continue to be on the 3rd Thursday of the month (October, December, February, April, June), with the exception of December due to the Christmas holidays. In December, Family Council will occur on Dec. 14, instead of Dec. 21.
The time and location will be continue to be at 1:30-2:30 pm in the Menno Home Chapel.
In the survey, we have found that support-based discussions and guest speakers on relevant topics are valued and we will incorporate these requests into our meetings.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Oct. 19! Infection Control and Accreditation 2018 will be discussed.
Health Care Aid Appreciation
HEALTH CARE AIDE APPRECIATION DAY
OCTOBER 18TH
CHECK YOUR STAFF ROOM FOR SNACKS & DRAWS
