YOUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWS UPDATE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW

SCHEDULED COMED OUTAGE FOR SEPTEMBER 24

This Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a scheduled power outage in the Main Building (Marian Center, Main Kitchen, Bakery, Security Office, Admin Office), Moore Aquatic Center, Rosemary Connelly Homes, and Norkett Hall. Computers, network, and Wi-Fi will be down in these areas. Thome Reception phones should work, but the computer and camera displays will not have power. Internet, File Servers, and Wi-Fi will be running on the backup generator and should be available in other homes on campus. Mobile devices such as iPads with cellular service should work, as long as they are charged.

IT will be onsite and available by email at IT_Department@misericordia.com or extensions 3014 and 3015. Please notify them if you have any issues.

2023 MERIT BONUSES

All bonuses will be paid out on September 22. Thank you for completing the Review process and additional steps to make the timeliness of the bonus possible.

SAVE THE DATE: OPEN ENROLLMENT 2024 IS QUICKLY APPROACHING

When: October 17, 2023 – October 31, 2023

If you would like to make changes to your current Health, Life, and Disability Insurance, this is the perfect time to make that change! Along with making changes to your Health, Life, and Disability Insurance, now is the time to review and make changes to your contact information (address, email, telephone number).

Please Note: Changes made during Open Enrollment are effective 1/1/2024.

Additional information will be provided. Any questions or concerns can be directed to HR at 773-273-3038 or HRBenefits@misericordia.com.

FLU CLINIC AND TB TESTING

Misericordia’s annual flu vaccine and TB testing clinic will return in October. We will have Walgreens administering flu shots from 10/9 through 10/13. They will be billing insurance, so the insured staff should bring their cards. For the uninsured, Walgreens will have a limited number of vouchers to cover their vaccine. We will not have COVID boosters at this time but will have PPDs (administered by Mis nurses). Please see below for drop-in dates and times:

October 9th: 6 a.m. -1 p.m. and 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
October 10th: 6 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
October 11th: 6 a.m. -12 p.m.
October 12th: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
October 13th: 12 p.m. -4 p.m.

The clinic and testing will take place in Norkett Hall of the Main Building. Please follow Campus Connections for additional details.

THE VIRTUAL TRAINING EXPO IS COMING TO INFINITEC

The link will be sent to your Misericordia email address. Completion of this virtual training is mandatory for all Misericordia employees. It includes vital information, sexual harassment training, and helpful tips and resources!

Please note: This year's training will be taking place online, and Staff Development is offering Infinitec training sessions to help you familiarize yourself with the training platform! These 30-minute sessions will walk through navigating Infinitec and accessing learning campaign videos. If you are interested in signing up, please discuss this with your supervisor.

Rosemary Connelly Housekeeper (details here)
Occupational Therapist (details here)
Community Day Services Supervisor (details here)
Registered Behavior Technician (PEP: Behavior Support Services, details here)
McAuley QIDP (details here)
Baker (details here)
Cook (details here)
Nursing—all shifts (LPN, RN, BSN)
CNAs
DSPs
Security

Follow our Employee Recruitment Pages on Facebook and Instagram! While you're there, be sure to refer someone you know to our openings! You can earn up to $1,000 for each successful hire who works with us for a year, as a result of your efforts to refer them to us.

LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN A SPECIFIC PART OF YOUR WORK?

Click here to see the calendar of training offerings from Staff Development, and talk to your supervisor about signing up for a session!

WHAT TO DO

PERFORMANCE REVIEW: SELF-REVIEWER SURVEY

We want to thank you in advance for your patience with the performance process. The ADP platform for the performance review was new to all of us and while we experienced a few hiccups, we received 990 self-reviews and 1,040 completed performance reviews. Our goal with this process is to establish a structure for ongoing feedback to support your growth and development. To help us in this area, we ask if you could take a moment to complete the survey below by October 6. We know we have more work to do to improve the experience with the review process, so your input through this survey will help us further evolve the process. Thank you in advance!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE

PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR A THANKSGIVING TURKEY

This year we are asking you to sign up for a turkey, to avoid waste. If you wish to receive a Thanksgiving turkey, please email Theresa Rooney at Theresar@misericordia.com by October 3. We will of course order some extras for those who show they have been hired after this date.

Click here to read the full letter from Fr. Jack.

EMERGENCY TEXTING SYSTEM

Misericordia will be rolling out a new emergency texting service to reach staff in an emergency. More information and plans for an initial test message will follow in the next few weeks. Please make sure your cell phone number is up to date in ADP to ensure you get these messages.

SEPTEMBER 25 IS NATIONAL SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING DAY

See Something, Say Something Day is a nationwide campaign that raises public awareness of the signs of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and how to report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Please take time to review this important video on how to keep yourself and others safe, both in and outside of the workplace! #SeeSayDay.

ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Please join the Illinois Department of Health, Office of Preparedness and Response (OPR), and our federal partners, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in raising awareness for National Preparedness Month. Click here to explore the content about being prepared for all types of disasters including, public health emergencies

MISERICORDIA IS LOOKING FOR TRANSLATORS

Are you fluent in other languages? Misericordia is looking for translators!

By being on the translator list, you may be asked to help assist with translating phone calls or documents when needed.

If you are interested, email Fatima Feliciano at Fatimaf@misericordia.com with the information below.

First & Last Name
Language(s) you are fluent in
Area or Department you work in
The shift you work

SHARE YOUR SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS WITH US

Pictured: Scott Thompson (right) from IT, kayaking with family in Greenland.

According to Psychology Today, "Engaging in leisure and recreational activities has been found to have significant benefits [...] from managing stress to bolstering our self-esteem."

This quarter we invite everyone to tell us how you've spent your summer. Whether it's taking a cross-country trip, reading a book series, adopting a new pet, cultivating an indoor garden, or anything else that has brought you excitement or peace and relaxation, we want to know!

Send your pictures, name, and a brief description to campusconnections@misericordia.com and we will share them with everyone!

DT STEAM FAIR

Developmental Training (DT) invites you to stop by the Conway gym on Tuesday, September 26 to check out the DT STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) fair!

The fair will consist of projects from Marian Center, Mercy Glen, Village, Rosemary Connelly, McGowan, Conway-McAuley, and Quinlan Terrace, created with the support of DT instructors and staff.

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART

"What happens when people open their hearts? They get better." —Haruki Murakami

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