YOUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWS UPDATE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW

UPCOMING VACCINE CLINICS

Misericordia will be hosting flu and COVID vaccine clinics for employees this month. Please see below for the dates and times of the respective clinics:

Flu clinic, with TB testing
November 6
Norkett Conference Room, 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
More details here

COVID clinic
November 15
More details will follow in a later Campus Connections

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!

RETIREMENT PLANNING: ALL 401K ELIGIBLE STAFF

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

When: Friday, November 17, 2023

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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 3-4 p.m.~~
11/2 10-11a.m.
11/6 7-8 a.m.
11/9 3-4 p.m.

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

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

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY HAM TODAY

Click here to order

Misericordia Administration is once again graciously offering each staff one ham for your enjoyment this Christmas holiday. In order to receive one you must complete the form in the link above. Please help us spread the word to all employees in your area, as we wish to thank everyone for all you do!

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

REFUGEE JOB FAIR

Please be aware that Misericordia is providing space for the local Alderman to host a job fair for refugee immigrants.

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Jean Marie Ryan Center

30 employers including Misericordia will offer employment opportunities for an expected 400 attendees. Some of our families will be volunteering for registration and direction.

Click here for more details.

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.

ANNUAL TURKEY DISTRIBUTION

Thank you for placing your order for the Holiday Turkey. The turkey distribution will take place in the Devon Café on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PROTECT YOUR SMILE, PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

With Halloween wrapping up at the end of National Dental Hygiene Month, we invite you to click here for some oral health trivia and three pieces of advice from Misericordia's dental team.

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.

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.

COMMUNION OF SAINTS

November 1, in Catholic tradition, is the Feast of All Saints. It flows out of the Catholic understanding of the Communion of Saints, which affirms that the church is a family and that our souls are connected in life and beyond death in heaven. The teaching on the Communion of Saints — the bond that exists among all the faithful, whether living, here on earth or triumphant in heaven — is, indeed, a source of great consolation. We are a family, and we remain a family, always in solidarity with one another.

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART

"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow." —Eleanor Brown

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