DECEMBER 4, 2024

CANTS BACKGROUND CHECK HAPPENING SOON

DEADLINE APPROACHING

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE YOUR COWORKERS FOR THE 2024 SERVICE AWARD

Winners of last year's Annual Service Award below:

We are looking for a story (no word limit) that not only highlights our core mission and values but also captures the positive impact our exceptional staff has on the Misericordia community. Whether it's about a time of compassion, going above and beyond, demonstrating creativity and innovation, teamwork, overcoming challenges, or instilling hope in others, we want to hear how a specific colleague of yours put these actions into play this year through your point of view!

Please click here to submit your nominations online. Paper copies will be available at HR.

APPLY NOW

FIT FOR SUCCESS: TIER 1

You’ve been working at Mis for 5, 7, maybe 10 years? You are satisfied in your current role. You’ve been to many trainings over the years. You are a solid, reliable staff! Why should YOU consider applying to Fit for Success?

As you know, one of our current strategic pillars for Misericordia is to be an “Employer of Choice.” Your growth and development matter to us. You bring experience and expertise to your position. Fit for Success is an opportunity to continue your own personal and professional growth – and to share your wisdom with colleagues from across the organization.

In Fit for Success, we focus on leadership skills such as communication, empathy, conflict management, and problem-solving – all critical skills to help retain staff and continue the high quality of care that helps maintain Misericordia’s standards of excellence.

Applications to Fit for Success Tier 1: Self-Identity are due December 13 to HR and are available on ADP or at HR Reception. Training will take place on Thursdays from 1-3PM beginning January 9, 2025. Open to all staff who have been here for 6 months or more and who are in good standing.

It is our great desire to see you continue your career with Misericordia for the next 5, 7 even 10 years! Fit for Success will support you on your journey with us whether you’ve been here for 6 months or 10 years!

If you have any questions, contact Mary Ann Goode at maryanng@misericordia.com, or extension 4730.

MAKE AN IMPACT

APPLICATIONS FOR CULTURAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM ARE OPEN

Misericordia has launched a community engagement and employee initiative called the Cultural Ambassadors program. The purpose of this program is to foster a culture of connection and community through fun, creative, and supportive workplace initiatives. Some of these initiatives will be around the spirit of camaraderie and team building, as well as recognition and appreciation events, such as the milestone anniversary celebrations and the annual holiday meal!

Members of the Cultural Ambassador program will amplify Misericordia’s values; act as a resource by helping new staff with onboarding as well as supporting committed staff, and providing a support system for staff around work-related and personal losses and grief, as well as achievements. There will also be built-in opportunities to dedicate time to continuous learning and professional development.

Ideally, members should meet some of the following qualifications:

• At least 1 year of employment
• Actively involved or have completed FFS Tier 1 & 2 (or Professionalism)
• Leads by example by utilizing Misericordia Outlook email and Campus Connections

Additional qualifications and information about the program can be found here.

Interested in joining? Click here to apply!

SHARE YOUR EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS WITH NEW HIRES

Do you want to share your experience with new hires? Staff Development is looking for Direct Care staff to come and speak with our new staff about your experience at Misericordia. We are looking for twenty minutes of your time. If you are interested in signing up or want more information, please discuss it with your supervisor and contact staff development at training@misericordia.com.

UPDATED DRESS CODE

We’ve updated our Dress Code to align more closely with the times; the updated version is linked below. Please review. The updated Dress Code went into effect 12/1/24.

For your reference, click here to read the list of modifications.

ANOTHER TEST FOR EMERGENCY TEXTING TOOL

We are planning another test of the emergency texting tool on 12/12 in the afternoon.

The phone number for this service has to change. We are changing to a system that should distribute these messages faster:

• New number: (844) 949-4737
• Old Number: (833) 569-2203

DEADLINE DECEMBER 6

EXPO PART 3: STAFF RELATED POLICIES

Compliance training continues! Expo Part 3: Staff-Related Policies launched this week, and like previous trainings, it was sent by Infinitec to your Misericordia email address. Completion of all training is mandatory for all Misericordia employees. If you need help accessing the training, please see your area's supervisor.

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HOLIDAY HAM

PARKING MEMO

RECREATION CENTER

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition, to the Moore Aquatics Center, was this past weekend. As excited as we are for the new space, we know that on-campus construction comes with some challenges. We are asking staff to not park in the Moore Aquatics parking lot until further notice. We need this particular parking lot to store needed construction materials and for the CILA vehicles, end of day, pickups. There will only be one way to enter and exit this parking lot so we need it clear for the CILA staff to safely pick up residents. As construction continues, and Rosemary Park opens, there will be additional communication in efforts to monitor the safety of our residents. We apologize for the inconvenience but it is necessary. Thanks for your cooperation.

ADP SECURITY TAKEOVER

The industry has seen an increase in sophisticated cyber activity where fraudsters try to trick users into compromising their sign-on credentials on malicious websites that look strikingly similar to, sometimes an exact duplicate of a legitimate website.

Please click here for important tips that can help reduce this kind of fraud. 

ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Pictured: A graphic depicting how a sense of belonging is a central part of one's hierarchy of needs. Click here to enlarge. Belonging was the topic of the D&I Committee's Coffee & Conversation discussion.