YOUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWS UPDATE

OCTOBER 25, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW

MISERICORDIA GRATITUDE T-SHIRT

In recognition of November’s Month of Gratitude, Misericordia is offering a t-shirt to staff in appreciation of your work! If you wish to receive a t-shirt, click the link above. All orders must be submitted by Monday, October 30.

THE VIRTUAL TRAINING EXPO HAS STARTED TODAY

Mandatory for all staff:

Please check your Misericordia email account to find the Infinitec notification, sent on October 25, to access the annual Compliance Training. If you need support with navigating Infinitec, talk to your supervisor about attending a training session.

Expo topics will include:

Safety Procedures
Mandated Reporter
Nutrition
Behavior
Employee Resource Info
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Bystander Training
and more!

OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON ENDS OCTOBER 31

Time to finalize your changes. Open Enrollment will be closing soon!

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).

Click here to find steps for updating your contact/address information. Employees will receive new Prescription drug cards beginning 1/1/2024 to the home address we have on file.

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.

RETIREMENT PLANNING: ALL 401K ELIGIBLE STAFF

What: Individual Retirement Planning Sessions (30-minute time slots)

When: Friday, November 17, 2023

Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Human Resources - 2001 W. Devon – in the Staff Development Conference Room

The Human Resources Department is happy to announce upcoming 1 on 1 retirement planning sessions at Misericordia. Dan Madden, Retirement Advisor with Madden Funds Management will be available to discuss retirement planning, investment elections, and much more.

If you are eligible to enroll or are enrolled in the 401k Retirement Savings Plan through CorrellCo and would like to start planning for your retirement, please make an appointment to meet with Dan. Stop by Human Resources to sign up or call Human Resources at 773-273-3038 to select a time that works best for you! Please sign up no later than Wednesday, November 15, 2023

PERFORMANCE GOALS ASSISTANCE

Looking for assistance in how to write or enter employee goals in ADP for yourself or for employees on your team, the following office hours will be available by appointment. Please reach out to Geana Connelly at geanac@misericordia.com to select a time period that works for you. If the dates and times do not work out for you, feel free to reach out to Geana directly through email.

10/30 —— 3-4pm
11/2 —— 10-11am
11/6 —— 7-8am
11/9 —— 3-4pm

Click here for a step-by-step guide to reference, as needed.

DT Instructor (details here)
DT DSP (details here)
Nursing—all shifts (LPN, RN, BSN)
CNAs
DSPs
Security

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.

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

RESIDENT AGING CARE SURVEY

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your responses will help with training and caring for our aging residents. Please answer as best and truthfully as possible. Thank you for your input.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE

GRACE ALZHEIMER'S TRAINING

This year, Illinois is requiring Alzheimer’s training in order to renew certain professional licenses. You can complete this requirement using the Infinitec platform. The videos that meet this requirement are GRACE Project 1C, GRACE Project 4B, and GRACE Project 5D. Please note that in order to meet the requirements set by the state of Illinois you must watch all three videos and pass each quiz.

You can find the videos by logging in to Infinitec and searching their numbers (1C, 4B, 5D) in the online classroom under the social services tab. If you are unable to find the videos or would like a dedicated learning campaign, please reach out to Staff Development at training@misericordia.com. Additionally, please reach out if you are not sure whether this new requirement applies to you.

ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

CALLING ALL VETERANS

Veterans Day is annually observed on November 11.

Campus Connections invites all employees who have served in the Armed Forces to contact us for a Veterans Day acknowledgment in next month’s Campus Connections.

If you would like to be featured, please reach out to

campusconnections@misericordia.com

Please include your work area and years of military service.

FALL HAPPENINGS AT THE HEARTS & FLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE

The second floor of the art department and Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe are partnering to build an Ofrenda in the weeks leading up to Dia de los Muertos. All staff are invited to share pictures of loved ones to honor and remember at the community altar. If you would like to submit photocopies of deceased loved ones to be added to the memorial site, please email Roxie Able at rable@misericordia.com. The Ofrenda will be displayed through the first week of November.

Starting next week the Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe will also be opening pre-orders for Thanksgiving. Please stay tuned to Campus Connections for details regarding the pre-order menu options.

Pictured: Some of the 75 Misericordia Heartracers Team before the 2023 Chicago Marathon. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Chicago Marathon, and special thanks to those who helped us raise money.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be guaranteed a spot in the Chicago Marathon and go the extra mile for Misericordia!

Runners commit to raising $1,250 if registered before November 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.; $1,750 if registered before May 31, 2024.

Choose Misericordia as your charity and be part of the Heartracers! Our team grows bigger every year and is up to 83 runners! If you are interested in joining the team or need additional information, please contact Martha Floberg, Development Officer at 773-273-4125 marthaf@misericordia.com.

RECREATION AND LEISURE HALLOWEEN EVENTS

With Halloween less than a week away, Recreation and Leisure invites everyone to come take part in the following events:

October 25, Halloween Parties (details here)
October 30, Toons Two Concert (details here and here)
October 31, Nightmare Before Christmas (details here)

October 31 is also a Spirit Day. All residents and staff are encouraged to dress up. Please click here to see the costume guidelines.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Sunday, November 5—The E-Time clocks are programmed to automatically adjust to the time change. There may be a few minor adjustments for Overnight staff. Human Resources will make any adjustments, if needed.

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART

"There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability." —Robert Half

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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!