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WorkSafeBC is proposing an addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 3, Rights and Responsibilities, by adding a general risk management process for identifying and assessing known or reasonably foreseeable hazards and controlling risks. This section will focus on hazards not prescriptively described in the Act or Regulation. This section includes employer responsibilities […]
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WorkSafeBC is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to the Current Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual that guide wage rate decisions related to short-term and long-term disability compensation. Recommended amendments include: These changes may affect your claims costs. Click here to view the proposed changes and offer feedback to WorkSafeBC – The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
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The recreation staff at Menno Place is an amazing team who have come together post-COVID to re-invigorate the recreation program for residents and families. Below is our video and collage–an appreciation for their dedication, professional skills and vibrant spirits! They truly are the contagious source of joy we need as we rebuild our communities and practices. The recreation […]
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Our support services team is a fantastic group of people who are dedicated to keeping our care home clean and our residents safe and well-fed :). During the pandemic (and now ongoing), the housekeeping team took special training to assist residents needing assistance/guidance with eating. This training goes a long way to supporting the care […]
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Sam works hard to support the Visitation Program here at Menno Place. He desires to keep the families connected to their loved ones that live at Menno Place while keeping them safe through the screening program. Sam has gone out of his way to make those connections happen. Sam is hard-working and flexible. He loves […]
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Mulugieta, one of our amazing housekeepers, was nominated by members of the care team who noticed he always has a kind word and a smile for everyone he meets. Muley always goes the extra mile to ensure residents and staff are comfortable and completes his work promptly. Muley takes the time to have moments with residents throughout the […]
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Natalie, a food service team member, is never without a smile and a kind word. Her positive attitude is infectious, and she consistently goes above and beyond for her team members! One team member writes, “One can never say enough about Natalie. She embodies the term team player. She is thoughtful, helpful, and caring towards co-workers, exemplifying […]
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Just before the pandemic hit her site, Margaret worked at another facility helping out. No one really knew what was happening, and everyone took day to day because the information shared changed by the hour. Margaret was sent back to her home site, Langley Lodge when COVID started to spread at an unexpected pace. First, a […]
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Safety Den 2022 Recap
June 1, 2022
Safety Den made its return at the BC Care Providers Association’s annual conference last week. Three finalists from two categories—healthcare and commercial—pitched their health and safety ideas to the Safety Dragons: David Hurford, Kerry Bowman, and Terry Lake. Here are the results. Sidney Care Home – First Place Sidney Care Home took home the top […]
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How did you decide what you wanted to do for a living? Sometimes choosing a career path is a long, strenuous process, but for Tonya Neufeld, a Care Aide at Menno Hospital, the choice was easy. Ever since she was a teenager, Tonya felt drawn to the seniors in her community. Being in their presence […]
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Supporting Others
December 8, 2020
Looking out for others comes naturally for Heather Greer. As a caregiver both on and off the job — Heather raised her children by herself while also working as a care aide at Castleview Care Centre — she is always looking for opportunities to support others. One such opportunity came when her manager told her […]
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Try, if you can, to think back to a time when personal protective equipment (PPE) – gloves, masks, face shields and the like – wasn’t the topic of daily news stories and dinner table conversation. It wasn’t all that long ago. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic made PPE a valuable commodity. With increased global […]
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As a small team, SafeCare BC knew it would have to call upon the generosity of others to assist with its Personal Protective Equipment donation initiative — Operation Protect. We reached out to our friends on Vancouver Island, and without hesitation, Twyla Johnson offered her support. Twyla has dedicated her life to helping others. Through her 25 […]
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Jennifer Nilsson is inspired by the older adult population and while working on her Master’s in Leadership (Healthcare Specialization) at Royal Roads University, she completed an Organizational Leadership Project with long-term care staff and leaders on person-centred care.
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