Work/Life Benefits Programs
A number of initiatives have been identified to help employees more effectively manage the demands between work and their personal life. Collectively, we refer to these as the Work/Life Benefits and Programs:
- Helping employees manage their physical, spiritual, and mental health
- Helping employees positively care for their dependents
- Supporting ongoing career development
- Helping employees with their financial responsibilities
- Recognizing and rewarding employees
- Making work more flexible
- Helping employees use their time more effectively and efficiently
- Supporting employees' involvement with the community & hospital
- Keeping employees informed
The Work/Life Benefits described are aligned with the core values of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, which include respect, care, competence, and joy. If an employee gains a positive benefit from even one of these work/life initiatives, then greater job satisfaction will be realized. Employees who are happier in their jobs are better employees. Therefore, what is good for the employee is also good for St. Elizabeth's Hospital.
SOME WORK/LIFE BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE TO MEET CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS. If you have questions about a program or benefit, contact names and numbers are provided. These objectives were established to provide St. Elizabeth's employees a higher quality work environment and help them achieve a balance between work and home.
Objective: HELPING EMPLOYEES MANAGE THEIR PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH
- Group life and disability insurance are provided without charge. Medical and dental insurance are also available at competitive rates.
- Flex "dollars" are provided to assist employees with the cost of insurance.
- On-site Outpatient Pharmacy available to employees and community.
- EASE, Employee Assistance at St. Elizabeth's a confidential counseling service available for employees or family members. Three free employee and/or family visits are provided each year.
- Paid vacation days, holidays, and personal days give employees time off by utilizing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) hours.
- On-site fitness center is available to all employees.
- Short-term sick leave is provided for extended illness by utilizing accrued Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) hours.
- Health Bound, an employee wellness program, is dedicated to assisting staff in pursuit of their optimal level of spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being. Fitness classes and activities are planned monthly to promote good health.
- Wellness programs offer free health screenings periodically to employees and their family members.
- Vision discount cards are provided for employees and their family members.
- Discounts are available at the Outpatient Pharmacy and Cafeteria for hospital employees.
- Free on-site annual flu shot for all employees.
- Free seminars on topics such as stress reduction, nutrition, and financial planning are offered on an ongoing basis.
- Annually, the Employee Benefits/Wellness Fair provides employees with a wealth of information about available benefits, healthy lifestyles, and free health screenings.
- A Flexible Spending Account allows employees to withhold pre-tax dollars for health/dental/vision expenses incurred by employee/family that are not covered by insurance.
- Chapel facilities, including regular worship services and ongoing grief programs, are provided
- Paid Bereavement Time Off is available for full-time or part-time employees. One or three days off are given, depending upon the relationship.
- Emergency auto battery service and security escorts are available
- Hospital condolences are expressed to employees who lose an immediate family member.
- Accidental Death and Supplemental Life Insurances are available for qualified employees, their spouse, and/or children.
Objective: HELPING EMPLOYEES POSITIVELY CARE FOR DEPENDENTS
- St. Elizabeth's Child Care Center and Preschool provides on-site child care, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
- A summer program is available for school-age children.
- Single-day care is often available at the Child Care Center and Preschool.
- Our PTO policy allows employees to use accrued benefit time to care for an ill child, spouse, or parent.
- A Dependent Flexible Spending Account allows employees to withhold pre-tax dollars for child care or kindergarten expenses.
Objective: SUPPORTING ONGOING CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Full access to the Health Science Medical Library is available to all employees.
- The Tuition Reimbursement program encourages employees to complete undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, as well as various individual courses.
- The School of Respiratory provides opportunities for employees interested in pursuing a career in Respiratory Therapy.
- Computer training through Southwestern Illinois College is available to enhance job skills.
- Employee Education Assistance is available to graduates of qualified programs. Employees who have incurred student loans in the past 6 years may apply for assistance with the re-payment of those loans.
- Healthcare Student Loans are available to employees, their families, and the community if enrolled in a qualifying healthcare program. Students must be within 2 years of graduating from the qualified program and meet all other requirements.
Objective: HELPING EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial seminars regarding retirement and pensions are held periodically.
- Credit Union membership and programs, including checking, savings, Christmas club, competitive car loans, etc., are available at two credit unions.
- Employer-funded pension is provided for all qualified employees.
- Three vendors offer all employees a tax deferred annuity plan through pre-tax payroll deductions
- Non-management employees may "cash in" up to 40 hours of accrued PTO annually.
Objective: RECOGNIZING AND REWARDING EMPLOYEES
- A birthday card with a $3.00 coupon for use in the Cafeteria, Pharmacy, or Gift Shop is sent to all employees
- A free St. Louis Cardinals baseball home game ticket drawing is held for employees. Each winner receives two tickets.
- Employees are recognized for every 5 years of employment during Hospital Week's annual employee recognition event. A gift certificate is awarded in the amount of $10 for each year of continuous service.
- Upon retirement, a retiree with 20+ years of service is awarded a gift certificate. $10 is given for each year of continuous service.
- Employee referral bonuses are available to employees that refer candidates who are hired for positions that are included in the Referral Bonus Program. Annually, those who have received a bonus are eligible to win an all expenses paid trip.
- A Holiday Tea at Christmastime is held for employees.
Objective: HELPING EMPLOYEES USE THEIR TIME MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY
- Discount tickets to Silver Dollar City, Six Flags, Raging Rivers, and Holiday World are sold in Human Resources.
- Cellular phone services are available at a discount for all St. Elizabeth's employees and family members.
- Discounts on computer orders are available for all employees.
- Social Security forms are provided by Human Resources for name changes.
- Wellness programs, including on-site programs for weight reduction, smoking cessation, stress management, CPR, as well as others, are offered on a regular basis.
- Chapel facilities, including regular worship services, are available.
- Emergency auto battery service and security escorts are available
- Security lock-up for valuables available upon request.
- Furniture/equipment, book/toy, and uniform/shoe sales are held periodically.
- Free outdoor parking is available. The garage is available to evening and night employees.
- The hospital Internet and Intranet sites allow instant access to hospital information.
- Payroll deduction is offered for most purchases at various events and in the Cafeteria, Pharmacy, and Gift Shop.
- The on-site Outpatient Pharmacy offers employees low-cost over-the-counter drugs and the convenience of a full service pharmacy.
Objective: SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES' INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY & HOSPITAL
- Employee Assistance Fund contributions aid fellow employees in need.
- The United Way and Friends of St. Elizabeth's campaigns, conducted each year, provide an opportunity to support various agencies/programs.
- The adult and junior volunteer programs provide an avenue of service for those ages 12 and up.
- Various fundraising efforts are conducted throughout the year.
- Each holiday season, employees donate food for employees and the needy in the community.
- Various discounts at area businesses are available to St. Elizabeth's employees.
- The annual Health Fair at St. Clair Square and Seniorama at the Fairgrounds allow employees the opportunity to interact with the community away from the hospital.
Objective: KEEPING EMPLOYEES INFORMED
- A formal Staff Communication Program offers the employees the opportunity to make suggestions and voice concerns.
- A monthly publication, The Announcer, is distributed to all employees.
- The hospital Internet and Intranet sites allow instant access to hospital information.
- Periodic updates by Administration provide employees information on St. Elizabeth's and are a forum for asking questions.
- Department meetings update employees on current and upcoming events/changes.
- A message center outside Human Resources allows employees to "share-a-ride" and to post items they are looking to buy/sell.
For more information about any of the Work/Life Programs, feel free to call 618-234-2120 and contact the appropriate department at the following extensions:
Child Care Manager Child Care Center & Pre-school |
Community Relations Ext. 1168 |
Benefits Specialist
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Marketing |
Human Resources Ext. 1496 |
Child Care Summer Program Preschool Single-Day Care |
Free Health Screenings Self-Care & Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Fund (Loans and Grants) Employee Education Assistance Program Healthcare Student Loan Program Cellular Phone Information |
Flex Credits Dental/Health/Life/LTD Insurance Disability Pension Flexible Spending Accounts Tax Deferred Annuity (403b) Vision Discount Benefits/Wellness Fair Financial Seminars |
Hospital Publications | Employee Assistance Program (EASE) Flu shots Fitness Centers Employee Recognition Time off /Leaves (PTO/EIB) Community Discounts Ticket Sales Credit Unions |
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