Announcing changes to our WorkSafe Program - June 1

We are making changes to our employee safety procedures and adding a couple of steps that will work together to ensure you have a safe shift and all concerns or issues are answered promptly.

Home Safety Assessment

First, we have a new home inspection process that we are implementing. Our Care Coordinators will now store their Home Safety Checks online for future access in the event of a question regarding a home and for sharing any special considerations prior to a caregiver being assigned a new client.

Shift Check Out

Shift Check Out will also now ask you how your shift went. There will be two parts to the new check out routine.

• Caregivers will need to indicate if they had an injury-free visit at the end of every shift.

• Caregivers will also answer questions regarding any change in condition of the client.

Frontline caregivers play a critical role in monitoring, reporting, and preventing serious complications among patients with chronic conditions. Change in Condition leverages the protocol developed by Harvard Medical School and provides better visibility into your clients' conditions. We will work with the family once you notify us of your observations to prevent the condition or issue from becoming worse - or better yet work to prevent avoidable hospitalizations.

Return-to-Work Program

If you do have an injury during a shift, we will refer you to the closest Occupational Health Center at Spectrum for treatment. The new WorkSafe procedures also include a return-to-work program to make sure the right steps are followed before you are placed back into a home.

You will see the new Check Out steps starting on June 1. As always, thank you for your amazing work.

Get Vaccinated, Get Back to Normal

Get the vaccine to get rid of the mask outside of work. That’s right the CDC has announced that after getting fully vaccinated it is safe enough to go about your daily life without a mask. For the full break down click the link to see what they believe is now safe for those with both doses of their Vaccinations.

We highly recommend looking it over, because there will be places that require you to wear a mask, and we don’t want anyone caught unaware.

CDC Website

While our personal lives have take a giant leap forward, as Home Aides we are under the CDC guidelines for Healthcare Professionals. The CDC guidelines for PPE have NOT changed for healthcare professionals. We still need to use appropriate PPE in all situations, which specifically includes masks.

For those who aren’t vaccinated yet, remain diligent and keep safe. We will also link some sites where you can schedule a vaccination for yourself.

Kent County Vaccination Resource

Covid Premium Pay reinstated

We have received confirmation from the state that the Covid Pay premium will be reinstated back to March 1. As you know, our agency extends this premium pay to all shifts worked regardless of payer to reflect the extra-ordinary situation of the Covid pandemic. Due to the timing of the state notice, the additional hourly rate will be on your April 16 paycheck. Effective March 1 the additional Covid Pay will be $2.25 per hour worked. Thank you for all you do.

Paycor mobile - the easiest way to get your information

As we move through tax season, we wanted to share a quick reminder that the Paycor mobile app is the easiest way to access your information. Paycor Mobile gives you access to payroll, time and attendance, and HR features wherever you go. Sign in with your existing Paycor username and password to stay connected.

You download the app from either the Apple Store or Google Play store. Download links and other important employee information is always available on the Employee Resources page.