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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
BE SURE TO READ OUR JANUARY IN REVIEW
As previously reported, Campus Connections' "big" monthly newsletter will be distributed on the last Wednesday of every month. These issues will consist of important reminders, particularly about organizational updates shared by your directors, employee resources, highlights and opportunities, monthly recognitions, and community spotlights that capture the spirit of Misericordia. Here's what we featured last month:
To check out the full review, click here.
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ANNUAL CANTS REQUIREMENT
As part of Misericordia's annual background check requirements, all staff must complete a background check/CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) application with DCFS. By the end of January, all staff will receive an email link from DCFS with instructions on how to create an account on the DCFS portal to complete the annual CANTS background check.
Employees with a Misericordia email address, the email link from DCFS will be sent to their Misericordia email address. Employees without a Misericordia email address, the email link from DCFS will be sent to their personal email address on file. For staff receiving email notifications via their personal email, they should check their spam folder for the email; if not in their inbox.
The CANTS background check must be completed no later than February 29, 2024, (please click here for instructions/screenshots of the email from DCFS). Failure to complete the CANTS background check will affect your employment status. If you do not receive an email link from DCFS by January 31, please contact Human Resources.
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CILA QIDP (details here)
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Village QIDPs (details here)
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DT Instructor (details here)
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Shannon Apartments Nurse Coordinator (details here)
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Shannon Apartments AM Supervisor (details here)
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Shannon Apartments Housekeeper (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!
Learn about our latest Recruitment updates here and 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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SIGN UP FOR A LIFTING AND HOYER REFRESHER
Staff Development will offer refresher training sessions on a variety of topics throughout 2024. Please follow this link to find offerings for February that include Lifting and Hoyer training.
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Do you have a special talent that you are proud to show off to the world? We would love for you to share them with us! Send a 20-second to 1-minute and 30-second video of you showcasing your talent for a chance to take the stage at the 10-plus Years Employee Anniversary Dinner. Singing, dancing, comedy, magic, juggling, ventriloquism, celebrity impersonations, and other performance acts may qualify, as long as they are work-appropriate and do not pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Please send your submissions to campusconnections@misericordia.com, no later than February 21. | |
LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS | | |
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Northwestern University’s Design Thinking & Communication (DTC) program invites you to join us in helping them engineer tangible solutions to any accessibility challenges that affect the independence and activities of daily life for Misericordia’s residents. For a look back at examples of previous projects Northwestern collaborated on with staff, click here. If you have an idea that you would like to share, please review our guidelines here and email your proposals to Tiffany Johnson at tiffanyj@misericordia.com no later than February 23. | |
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. Read our latest below:
"My Girl: this movie is important to me because it talks about appreciating life and living it to the fullest. That even though we will all someday pass we should learn to be happy with what we got and not take anything for granted." - Jennifer Orocio
"The Fundamentals of Caring: Love this movie b/c it tells a story largely from a young adult [with muscular dystrophy] point of view with humor." - Diane Hettasch
Click here to watch trailers for other submissions we have received.
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ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
CHECK OUT WHAT'S COOKING AT THE GREENHOUSE INN AND HEARTS & FLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE
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Pictured: Vegan BLT, chili con carne, Valentine's cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, paczkis, and warm drinks! | |
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The Greenhouse Inn
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Click here to read and save the updated staff takeout menu!
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The Greenhouse Inn will also be running a special menu through February 9. Click here to see what delicious options are available.
- Remember, all take-out orders must be in by 11:00 am and there are no pickups till after 11:15 am. Staff that choose to eat in the restaurant, off the regular menu will get 10% off the total bill and must have ID to get the discount.
Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe
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Super Bowl Take & Bake mac & cheese and chili con carne (details here)
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Paczki Day, includes individual paczkis and half dozen/dozen (details here)
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Valentine's Day chocolate strawberries (details here)
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Valentine's Day heart cakes (details here)
- New items:
- Vegan BLT, served with sweet potato fries
- Elevated Egg & Cheese, served on house-made brioche with Chermoula
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Chili con carne
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PLEDGE TO PERFORM A SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS THIS FEBRUARY | | |
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Pictured left: Staff in the Business Office who were on the receiving end of a simple act of kindness made by someone who pledged to buy someone a small treat from Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe.
Kindness is contagious! From donating to a shelter to introducing yourself to someone you don't know yet at work, we invite you to click here to pledge to do something kind this month.
Sign up for as many acts of kindness as you'd like. And spread the word for others to join!
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SEND A GRATITUDE GRAM TO A COWORKER | |
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Also as part of the campaign, we also invite you to share a special shoutout to somebody in Campus Connections. Here's one below:
- "Thank you Sam for always being there to help me out."
Click here to write one today.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH | |
Pictured: A mosaic of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is known as the Father of Black History. | |
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In honor of Black History Month, Campus Connections will share resources about Black History Month, details about an upcoming Spirit Week, and roll out another raffle for February! Please stay tuned to find them in our weekly updates.
In the meantime, if you are looking to take advantage of the warmer temperatures, we encourage you to check out local happenings listed in ChooseChicago and on the Park District Website.
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MORE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
As submitted by one of our readers, click here and here to find free and cost-friendly celebrations for the Lunar New Year!
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“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish [a world] with your acts of kindness.”
—Maya Angelou
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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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