Come Join Us for the Summer!

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Menno Place is inviting friends and family of our staff and residents to apply for various summer positions funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Each position is a temporary 8 week full time position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program (there is a possibility of permanent employment). As with all employees, the worker in this position is required to have a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Menno Place performing duties following Menno Place policies and procedures and ensuring the provision of Resident and Family Centred Care (RFCC) while safeguarding staff and residents.

Each position requires teamwork, communication and cooperation. It is the expectation that the individual contributes to a positive, safe working environment, takes instruction well and cooperates with their supervisor and co-workers. This person manages their time well and participates in continuous quality improvement of services provided.

Please apply if you are interested in any of the following opportunities:
• Food Service Helper
• Accounting Clerk
• Recreation Therapy Assistants

Your resume must clearly state which position you are applying for. All resumes can be sent to recruitment@mennoplace.ca. If you are referred by one of our employees please write their name as well.  Learn more about these positions by downloading the info sheet here.

Required: Criminal Record Check, TB screen, COVID-19 vaccination and influenza immunization.

As per the Canada Summer Jobs requirement, the participant must be:
• Between 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
*international students are not eligible.

Memorial Livestream & Butterfly Release 2022 Save the Date

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Mark your calendars for the Menno Place Memorial Livestream & Butterfly Release on Friday, June 10 at 2:00pm and 3:00pm, where we’ll be honouring those who have passed since September 2021. More details about the livestream and how you can participate in this remembrance event will be available soon!

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Happy Nurses Week!

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Thank you, Long-Term Care and Assisted Living RN’s and LPN’s for your extraordinary service!

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Happy Mother’s Day

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Wishing everyone who HAS a mother; everyone who IS a mother; everyone who LOVES a mother; everyone who NEVER KNEW their mother and everyone who MISSES their mother… a wonderful day of visits or memories or peace.

Mother’s Day Flowers 2022

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Mother’s Day, May 5th

  1. You are welcome to deliver flowers to your mother for Mother’s Day. Since Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. Our amazing Visitation Hosts will be happy to receive the deliveries on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm.
  2. Who do we recommend for floral deliveries?
    Buckets Flowers is a trusted florist who understands the infection control requirements for Menno Place – (604) 870-2994
  3. All floral deliveries must follow these guidelines:
    • No “scented” flowers – this includes lilies – this is to keep residents and staff safe – some are allergic (or highly allergic) to scented flowers
    • All flowers must be delivered in a container
    • No “loose” flowers in paper that need to be put in a vase
    • Potted plants must be delivered directly to the resident.

UDPATE: Masks Are Now Optional for Residents

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Effective April 27, 2022 residents will have the choice of whether or not to wear their mask when they are in the common spaces of the apartment building.

Although we will no longer ask residents to put a mask on, we do recommend that they wear a mask as an additional layer of protection from this very infectious variant of COVID. Their decision to wear a mask or not should be based on how “at-risk” they are for severe illness if they contract COVID. Residents can figure out their risk by filling out this worksheet.

On the risk assessment page you will see a list of “at-risk” conditions along with a chart that indicates how  age, gender and number of vaccinations factor into the risk of hospitalization. The average fully vaccinated female who is over 80 years of age with 2 at-risk conditions will have a 2.9% risk of severe COVID and hospitalization. A male in the same category has a 3.9% risk of severe COVID and hospitalization.

The highest risk is for those who are unvaccinated where the risk of severe illness and hospitalization is as high as 83.7%. If a resident has not yet been vaccinated, consider how the risk of severe COVID can be as low as 1.1% if they are fully vaccinated and have no “at-risk” conditions. Once the risk percentage has been calculated, residents can make an informed decision about how many layers of protection they will use to keep safe from COVID. Layers of protection include hand sanitizing, mask wearing, social distancing (6 feet) and vaccination, including the 4th booster shot.

The highest risk of contracting COVID is when a resident and another individual are without masks and within 6 feet from each other. This can happen in the elevator, at the dining room table, playing pool, in a car, at church and passing each other or talking in the hallway. If a resident is concerned about their own safety in any of these situations, it’s safest to wear a  mask. It is a good choice, no matter what others are doing.

Visitors, family, friends, contracted help and all staff must continue to wear masks inside the apartment buildings and when providing residents with personal care. Unvaccinated visitors are not permitted to visit inside the apartment buildings.

Please report any symptoms of COVID to the Receptionist.

Volunteer Week 2022 #EmpathyinAction

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It’s been two years since we had to close our doors to our precious volunteers and we’re thrilled to welcome back such an integral part of our team and community! Our volunteers help residents thrive socially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Welcome back and thank you for putting #EmpathyInAction!

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4th COVID Booster Coming to Menno Place

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We are excited to hear that Dr. Bonnie Henry has promised a 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose for those 70 and older as well as for vulnerable individuals.

Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on April 5th that a fourth shot will be provided to those who are considered clinically extremely vulnerable. “This is a really important measure for us, said Dr. Bonnie Henry. “We know that the older we are, the sooner the [COVID-19] antibodies will wane”.

We expect that the fourth dose will be made available to the residents and tenants at Menno Place during the month of April.

A fourth dose is not being recommended at this time for the remainder of the population.

Proof of Vaccination Still Required for Visiting

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As you may have heard, it was announced yesterday that as of Friday April 8th, the BC vaccine passport will no longer be required. Meaning that as of Friday anyone will be permitted to go to restaurants, movie theatres, indoor concert and sports venues, and anywhere else that the provincial vaccine card was previously required.

It is important to note however, that there have not been any changes announced for the requirements to visit in Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

As such, proof of vaccination will continue to be required in order to gain entry to visit residents and tenants at Menno Place.

If you are planning to visit a resident or tenant, please be prepared to show your proof of vaccination along with verifying identification to the screener upon arrival. If you do not have a vaccine passport, you may show your vaccine card or other documentation as proof.

Please also note that masking and rapid testing protocols remain unchanged at this time.

Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long Term Care and Assisted Living

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As previously announced, the BC Ministry of Health has put out new guidelines for visiting in Long Term Care and Assisted Living. These guidelines officially began on Mar 18th but here at Menno Place we’ve been already been enjoying these changes for the last week.

Are there any additional changes to what was announced on March 11th? Yes:

  • At home testing – LTC visitors have the option to complete their rapid test at home prior to coming on campus. On site testing is also available. If you choose to test at home we recommend putting the date on your test and taking a photo on your cellphone to show the host when you arrive. (At home testing is not currently an option for Terrace East.)
  • Masks can be removed in single resident rooms. Masks must be worn in all common areas and shared rooms.
  • Assisted Living residents can choose a designated visitor. Designated visitors are able to visit at all times, even in the event of an outbreak. (LTC residents already have designated visitors.)

You can find the full set of changes that went into effect on March 11th by clicking here.