Janet Bergen, Executive Director, Care Services is Retiring

We thank Janet Bergen for her leadership of the nursing team at Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Janet returned to Menno Place in 2018 as the Executive Director Care Services, retiring September 30, 2020. Janet previously served here side by side with many of you on the nursing team. Her primary focus  here was promoting Resident and Family Centered Care which was central to her calling. Thank you to Janet for your dedication and loyalty to both the residents and staff at Menno Place. Your heart for people, for God’s calling as a nurse and for your care of seniors did not go unnoticed. We thank you for your faithful service here at Menno Place and wish you joy in your new season of life.

Message from Janet Bergen:

To staff in all departments, the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, the Executive Team, and contractors:

It has been my great privilege to work with such an exceptional team at Menno Place over the past few years. I am so grateful for my experiences as I have watched you grow and step up to the challenges providing quality care to all residents no matter what their background, language, or disposition.  As I have watched from afar over the past few months, I have been impressed with what you have achieved in these unparalleled times. The challenges will inevitably continue but you have endured, and I am in awe!

My greatest joy came from wandering halls and departments and learning to know your names, about your families, your joys and struggles and witnessing your deep commitment to your work. Service, sacrifice and building community is so essential to make a workplace a location where one wants to come back to and contribute in an ongoing way.

While I am saddened to leave this extraordinary place, I leave with the need to continue to provide care and support to my parents; the very things that you do so well! You have given me ideas and inspired me to do what I can to make their lives as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

I wish you all the best in the coming weeks and months as you move forward and assist Menno Place in sustaining a direction that exemplifies the Mission, Vision and Values that have stood the test of time.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve during my tenure as Executive Director, Care Services.

In gratitude,

Janet Bergen