YOUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWS UPDATE | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 SERVICE AWARD WINNERS | |
Pictured (L to R): Vanessa Zuniga, Nicole Williams, Elisabeth Devik, Emily Hansen, Regina Moore
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With over 80 employees who received nominations from their peers for the Service Award, last Wednesday, December 18, we were happy to announce the following state who received our annual honor of excellence:
- Vanessa Zuniga (Village Nurse)
- Nicole Williams (Marian Center DSP/OJT Trainer)
- Elisabeth Devik (HR Coordinator)
- Emily Hansen (Village Lead QIDP)
- Regina Moore (McAuley CNA)
We truly appreciate them for the positive impact they have on the lives of our residents and our Misericordia community.
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REMAINING LISTENING SESSIONS FOR THE YEAR | |
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As previously reported, we have been hosting listening sessions throughout December in response to the Workforce Growth Project Staff Experiences survey that many of you and our workforce completed this summer. To dig deeper into the positive feedback and areas of improvement within our organization that were suggested, we would like to hear from you directly!
For all, direct/non-direct staff, please click here to sign up for our remaining sessions through your supervisor.
More sessions may be added in 2024, so stay tuned to Campus Connections for dates and times.
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HOLIDAY HAM PICK-UP TOMORROW | | |
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The pick-up date for the Christmas hams is this Thursday, December 21 in the Devon Café. If you signed up for one we need you to pick it up on this day.
If you cannot personally pick it up on Thursday, it is your responsibility to write a signed note with both your name and the name of the co-worker you’ve asked to collect it for you to send along with them.
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UPDATED COVID-19 POLICIES
Click here for the updated policies concerning COVID-19 positivity and high-risk exposures in staff and residents. The revisions were made in accordance with the current guidelines provided by IDPH, CDPH, and IDHS. The policies on resident high-risk exposures and resident-positive cases have been separated for clarity. CILAs fall under different guidance, so they have a separate policy for positive residents. Please be sure to review the policy on high-risk resident exposure, as there have been changes that impact how we address high-risk exposures based on whether a resident can or cannot be mask-compliant. These changes could possibly affect the holiday weekend, as we currently have some positives on campus. Please check in with your area's leadership team if you have specific questions about how this will affect your area. Feel free to reach out to Sam Sexton at samanthas@misericordia.com have questions about any of these policies in general.
Also, with the flu season upon us, we wanted to send a few friendly reminders to help us all stay healthy:
- Stay home when you're sick: By staying home, you not only aid in your own recovery but also prevent the spread of illness to others.
- Staff who develop symptoms at home should not report to work.
- Staff who develop symptoms at work should immediately notify their supervisor and go home.
- Remember to practice good hand hygiene. Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.
- PPE is always available for your use. PPE serves as an additional layer of defense to help minimize the risk of exposure. Let your supervisor know if more PPE is needed in your area.
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Misericordia has a limited supply of rapid antigen tests for employees. However, you can request 4 free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from USPS by clicking here. If you have not applied for free tests through USPS since September, you can submit the form twice to receive 8 at-home tests instead.
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Update from the FDA: Some rapid tests may show “expired” dates on the box, but the FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates by clicking here.
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COMMUTER BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS TODAY | |
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Important Note:
- Commuter Benefit elections will need to be made in ADP WorkForce Now
- Once enrolled, deductions will be taken on the last paycheck of the month
- All cancellations or changes will need to be updated in ADP Workforce Now by the 10th of each month to avoid future payroll deductions
- Upon leaving employment, the employee must upload all remaining funds from the debit card to their transit account before their last day of employment
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Misericordia is excited to announce that we will begin offering a pre-tax Commuter Benefits Program through P & A Group for all Full-time and Part-time staff working at least 30 hours per week effective January 1, 2024. This benefit will allow eligible Staff to pay for transit expenses while using Pre-tax dollars. Once enrolled, you will receive a separate prepaid card from P & A Group via the mail at your home address. You will then use the funds on this card to load to your transit accounts. These funds can be used on public transportation systems within the jurisdiction of Pace, Metra, and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Please click here for more details.
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Mercy Glen Nurse Coordinator (details here)
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CDS Instructor/Trainer (details here)
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Registered Behavior Technician (details here)
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (details here)
- Nursing—all shifts (LPN, RN, BSN)
- CNAs
- DSPs
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Not sure how to submit a Letter of Intent or Resume? Click here for instructions!
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.
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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!
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO COMPLETE OUR RESIDENTS' PROGRAMS SURVEY
The information gathered from this survey will be used to enhance programming for our residents. Thank you in advance for your input and ideas. Please complete it by Wednesday, January 10.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FROM MISERICORDIA SECURITY
Tis the season for theft…don’t be an easy target!
Just a reminder, please remember to lock your car doors when parked on campus. Place all valuables in a place where they cannot easily be seen, such as the glove box or trunk. Never leave your car running and unattended…it takes a thief just seconds to jump into your car and drive off. Auto thefts are on the rise this time of year because people leave their cars running and unattended while they “warm them up” or “run into a store” to pick something up…unless you have a remote starter, NEVER leave your car running and unattended and ALWAYS lock your doors.
Thieves are busy “shopping” this time of year…thieves walk the streets and parking lots looking for easy targets. The cell phone on your passenger seat or the handbag in your backseat is a thief’s dream. Place your valuables and your store purchases in the trunk or cargo area so they cannot easily be seen. Just a few simple steps can help you and your family have a safe and happy holiday!
As always, “If you see something, say something!” We’re listening! We want to hear from you! Please email any safety and security concerns or tips and clues to security@misericordia.com.
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CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TRACKING SYSTEM (CANTS)
DCFS has implemented a new reporting process to receive timely CANTS results. As you are aware employees must complete a CANTS background check at hire and annually. This process will now be done on the DCFS portal.
Employees will be notified via email from DCFS and will need to create an account to submit the CANTS request online. Once completed, results are available within 24-48 hours, in most cases. Please check your email or Campus Connections for additional information within the next few weeks.
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ATTENTION E-TIME MANAGERS - DEADLINE FOR PAYROLL
The last pay date of the year is on December 29, 2023. You can click here for important reminders. The deadline to complete all your employees' missed punches or payroll edits in e-Time will be Tuesday, December 26 at 9 am. This is to ensure we can meet the ADP deadline for direct deposits and that everyone will be paid on time.
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ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION | |
MOVIES THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO YOU | | |
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It is said that movies can change one’s perception of themselves and the world, “building deeper understandings of different backgrounds and identities.”
This quarter, we invite you to share such meaningful movies with us, by dropping the movie title here and telling us why it’s important to you.
Here is a recent submission from staff:
"Magnolia (director Paul Thomas Anderson) does a beautiful job of illustrating how life experiences, trauma, patterns play out in our individual lives and influence our present day. Though all characters experiences vary, the characters all experience similar emotions. Just like in real life, our stories may differ from one another but we can all relate to experiencing similar emotions."—Nathalie Virgil
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It may be winter, but we have lots of fun opportunities for residents to enjoy over the holiday week!
For daytime resident holiday activities, click here.
For evening resident holiday activities, click here.
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TELL US WHAT’S ON YOUR 2024 BUCKET LIST
Whether it's baking a cake from scratch, flying on an airplane for the first time, reading 50 books, or anything else you hope to accomplish in the new year, we'd love for you to tell us about them. Your responses will be published in Campus Connections!
Click here to share something that's on your list!
Additionally, if you set any for yourself that came into fruition in 2023, please let us know at campusconnections@misericordia.com, so we can celebrate!
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"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
—Hamilton Wright Mabie
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Stay tuned for weekly Campus Connections updates sent via email.
To find previous Campus Connections issues and updates, click here.
If you have any questions or feedback for us, email campusconnections@misericordia.com. Be sure to include your name, work area, and an extension we can use to contact you!
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