A Message from the Directors

Happy Spring to Everyone!

Spring has begun and we are looking forward to the nicer weather, longer days and

seeing the trees and flowers starting to bloom.

With a new season, we also see new beginnings for New Age Services Inc. On March

15, 2019 we had a wonderful Diversity Day. We celebrated Russia this year. We

thoroughly enjoyed the traditional foods from Russia and other countries, the

entertainment was a lovely choir of ladies who sang to us in Russian, shared traditions

with their clothing and stories to capture the Russian culture. We were also entertained by Tanya, Hailey and Kirsten who

performed a dance number for us.

At the end of February and into March 2019, the Executive Team was provided the opportunity to participate in Critical

Skills for Senior Leaders through Anthony and Holmes Consulting Ltd. This was integral for our team to enhance

communication through crucial conversations and critical thinking skills. We look forward to utilizing the skills we acquired

and to continue to be the best that we can be as a strong and cohesive team.

It has been announced that Election Day is Tuesday April 16, 2019. Advance Polls are April 09-13, 2019. We feel it is very

important for all of us to take the opportunity to get to know the candidates and parties, to review the current issues and to

vote who we feel should govern our province. Thus far, the current NDP government has not announced any cuts to our

sector.

Here is a link for your perusal, www.elections.ab.ca.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our dedicated teams and stakeholders. You continue to make a

difference and support the individuals to receive high quality services, be included and to live full and valued lives.

Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.”

-Doug Larson-

Kathryn, Helene, Norma

A Message from the Directors

Under Alberta’s new health and safety legislation (Bill 30, OHS Act, Regulation and Code), which came into effect on June 1, 2018, all employers are required to protect the health and safety of all parties at their work sites. All workers, regardless of number, also have health and safety rights and obligations. To protect workers from illnesses, injuries and diseases, workers are afforded three fundamental rights. Those rights are:

the right to know (about hazards),

the right to refuse (unsafe work), and

the right to participate (in health and safety).

What is the right to participate?

The right to participate ensures workers have an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their health and safety at work. For most of Alberta’s workers, this participation is supported by a joint work site health and safety committee (HSC) or health and safety (HS representative). At New Age Services each Group Living home has a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) who is also a members of the JWHS Committee.

Your Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee members are:

This list can be found posted at all New Age Services worksites’ Bulletin Boards.

Hazard assessments

Hazard assessments provide an excellent opportunity for workers to participate in health and safety activities. Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code) requires employers to conduct hazard assessments, and to either eliminate the hazards identified or put controls in place to protect against them. Hazard assessments and controls help build safe and healthy workplaces. They are at the core of every organization’s occupational health and safety management system. The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent approach for employers and workers to identify and control hazards in the workplace.

New Age Services JWSHSC is now training all NAS staff on our Hazard Assessment and Risk Management process. Workers are the individuals doing the work and are in the best position to provide insight. As part of the process, affected workers will be given the results of the assessment once it is completed.

More information can be found on the government of Alberta website under Occupational Health and Safety: https://www.alberta.ca/occupational-health-safety.aspx.

By: Ken W. & Nanesse A. Co-Chair— Health & Safety

Ken Warenko Co-Chair, Facilities Manager

Nanesse Aquisan Co-Chair, HR Associate

Norma Wisbling Director of Operations

Fatima Mansoor Human Resource Manager

Kathlene Tweel Community Access TL

Neville Wilson Community Access Advisor

Group Living Worksites Health and Safety Representatives (HSR)

Alison Wilson Blackthorn House

Randy Goyeneche Evanston House

Christian Nwatarali Fairview House

Margilyn Lan Hunterhorn House

Vidya Tripathi HunterPlace House

Jocelyn Garcia MacEwan House

Jordan Carr Nelson House

Crystal Rae Bliss Sandpiper House

Cesar Fernando Scenic Acres House

New Age Services Inc. Training

To register for any of the following training opportunities, please send an e-mail to HR@newageservices.ca with your full

name and your Team Leader’s name .

Trainings in April & May 2019

Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol - May 23, 2019 at 9:00am - 3:00pm, Location: NAS Inc.

CPI - April 11-12, 2019 at 9:00am - 3:30pm, Location: NAS Inc. Training Room

Positive Behaviour Support– May 15-16, 2019 at 9:00am– 3:00pm Location: NAS Inc. Training room

Disability Studies Certificate – every Fridays at 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Location: NAS Inc. office.

More information and updates regarding all NAS trainings for 2019 will be available on our website.

Medication Administration Training

To register for Medication Administration send an email to med.admin@newageservices.ca including the following

information:

Your full name

The name of your supervisor (s)

Your preferred e-mail address for course completion

Your preference for In-Class or Online session (If requesting in-class, please specify if you are requesting the full course or the refresher)

*Please note that classroom sessions are limited and you may be required to complete the course online if a session is not

available within the regular training timeframe. *Registration is completed on the first Friday of every month.

Upcoming Medication Administration Trainings at Vecova

2 DAY FULL COURSE

June 18 & 19, 2019 9:00-4:30pm

September 18 &19, 2019 9:00-4:30pm

1 DAY REFRESHER COURSE

April 10, 2019 9:00am-4:30pm

June 26, 2019 9:00am-4:30pm

October 30, 2019 9:00am-4:30pm

New Agency Orientation Schedule

Monday, April 15, 2019 at 9:00am-3:00pm, NAS Inc. Training Room

Statutory Holiday

Friday, April 19, 2019— NAS Office is closed for Good Friday

NAS Inc. Website access- Staff Log-in

To view memos and other important documents on the NAS Staff section on our website you will need a password.

Please find the current password on your most recent electronic pay statement. For security reasons this password is updated

regularly, and the main source to get the updated password will be your most recent electronic pay statement.

Agency Information

Upcoming Training

Community Access Program is currently looking for donated books, and craft supplies for art

projects. If anyone has any questions, please contact Kathlene T. at 403-242-6672 ext.120 or

Jessiebeb B. at 403-805-0427 or Halbie Y. at 403-805-0453 or drop them off at Community

Access area. Thank you in advance.

NAS Inc. - Community Kitchen

Community Access is looking for Donations

For more information, please contact Jessiebeb B. at 403-805-0427

NAS Inc. - Autism Reality Experience

New Age Services Inc. is excited to announce that on April 9, 2019 we will be hosting the Autism Reality Experience. The Autism Reality Experience is designed to give participants a virtual experience of living with autism. This is a very practical, hands on experience that gives participants a greater insight into autism and helps us see the world from an autistic person’s perspective. This will have a shortened experience to give a glimpse. The experience will allow people to feel first hand the physical and emotional effects of sensory overload. The result will be a deeper understanding of someone's needs and often a more

empathetic approach. If you are interested in attending please contact your Team Leader, as spaces are limited. For more information, please visit https://www.autismrealityexperience.com/.

Calgary Food Bank - Volunteering

Once again, New Age Services volunteered last March 5th to show our support of such a valuable resource for our individuals in our Community Access and Group Living situations.

For more information in volunteering opportunities, please click this link: https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/

eventvolunteer/.

Film Festival April 10-12, 2019 announcement:

Hello Film Lovers!

It is time once again to celebrate films by and about people with disabilities from around the

world!

When: Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12, 2019

Where: Calgary SCOPE Society/Vantage Building (219-18 Street SE;

(on the southwest corner of Centre Avenue and 18th Street SE)

For tickets email director@ptff.org or call 403-717-5610 or 403-807-3341(Group rates available). Please visit www.ptff.org for more updates.

Learning Independence for Future Empowerment

L.I.F.E. Program is returning for another 10-week session April 29th to July 5th 2019 to help young adults with physical disabilities make the transition to greater independence by providing new skills and hands-on opportunties for growth and personal development. For more information, please visit their website:www.marchofdimes.ca/ lifecalgary

Training: Employment First & Disability Services

TRN provides approved web training in disability services for several states, including both required courses and

in-service credits. For more information, please visit https://disabilitywebtraining.com/product-category/courses/.

Community News and Events

NAS Inc. is proud to hire candidates with exceptional skills and with values that align to the agency’s values,

mission and vision. The agency is also proud to offer internal growth and career development opportunities

to its staff. Below are the current job opportunities in the agency:

Office Assistant - Summer Student

Calgary, AB • Full Time

Community Disability Practitioner - Summer Student

Calgary, AB • Full Time

Community Disability Practitioner - Community Access

Calgary, AB • Full Time

Community Disability Practitioner

Calgary, AB • Casual

For more information about how to apply please visit: http://newageservices.ca/jobs/

Job Opportunities

Ashley C.

Dorothy K.

Kueth D.

Michael O.

Shaiju J.

Veron O.

Afolakemi O.

Fola began working at NAS Inc, in June of 2015 in the Community Access Program. Fola is extremely passionate about her work and willing to work with a wide variety of individuals with varying needs. She is very helpful to newer staff and they have given feedback that she is the one they feel comfortable going to when they have questions. Fola is always smiling and it is contagious. Fola will always go out of her way to ensure that her client’s needs are met and is a great team player. Fola will take on extra tasks and execute each task with high standards. We value Fola’s strong ability to advocate for both individuals and staff, her passion in the work she does, aswell as to provide quality service to a variety of complex individuals. We are so pleased to have Fola as a part of NAS Inc. Fola continuously shows comitment in achieving the goal of a more diverse and inclusive society. Fola you are an asset to our organization and we look forward to many more achievements and successes with you and with NAS Inc.

Welcome to NAS Inc.

Birthday Celebrants– April

Employee of the Month

NAS Inc. Calendar April 2019

Angela W.

Areta M.

Aziza G.

Barbara C.

Brenda D.

Calvin C.

Cheryl E.

Colin T.

Disha P.

Erlinda S.

Eun Hee C.

Frances M.

Israel S.

Johnny L.

Marylynda P.

Maryse K.

Megan D.

Mireille I.

Nyala C.

Peter T.

Philip B.

Rohith J.

Shahina R.

Stephanie C.

Teigan J.

Thi T.

Tian D.

Health & Safety - The Right to Participate

NAS Inc. - Strategic Plan

The draft of our strategic plan will go out to our internal networks shortly. Before we finalize the Strategic Plan, we want to ensure that we have captured the goals for the next 3-5 years based on your ideas, suggestions and feedback. Know that all ideas have been captured from our stakeholders through meetings and surveys and if your ideas are not directly in the strategic plan they are not forgotten and will be addressed through special projects, staff meetings and further consultation with staff, guardians or clients based on the issue. Those ideas, we hope, have all been including in the document for our future references. In the event you feel we missed something, please provide that feedback through information@newageservices.ca or contact Helene at 403 242 6672 ext 123.

NAS Inc. - Dance Class

Dance Class is coming back to New Age Services Inc.,

starting April 09, 2019. Come and get your dance moves

on while listening to upbeat music. This year dance classes

will focus on dances from different cultures. See you all

there!

Time: 9:30am - 10:15am

Day: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

Venue: 3912, NAS Office