Home Run for Christ Care!
Lutheran Senior Services hit it out of the ballpark at the annual Night at the Ballpark on June 29th, raising more than $6,500 for Christ Care!
What happens if you’re injured on the job?
LSSLink has a simple way to access all the documents and procedures you need if you’re injured on the job. Check out this easy-to-find link!
Relias Learning: Are You Caught Up?
We want to be the best at what we do. That means staying up-to-date with continuous training to help us fulfill our mission.
It’s All About Water
If you’ve ever met me, you’ve met my pink water bottle. I carry it with me everywhere I go.
A Very Special Shout Out
Congratulations to the REACH Staff at St. Joseph’s Bluffs on a job well done last week.
Requesting Time Off in Workday
Are you ready for summer fun? Before you head out the door, make sure that you’ve correctly requested your time off in Workday by following these simple steps: First, log into Workday…
Ethics Action Line
The Ethics Action Line gives you direct access to the Corporate Compliance Officer. You’ll find the numbers on a sticker on your phone: 314.446.2445 or 877.363.1211
New Benefit! FREE frames from Target Optical and Sears Optical.
Looking to upgrade your eyewear? With EyeMed Insurance from Lutheran Senior Services, you may now pick any frame at any price for $0 out-of-pocket at Target or Sears Opticals!
Kronos Upgrade is LIVE
The Kronos version 8.1 upgrade is complete, and we are officially live on the new system. Desktop access of Kronos may now be resumed. See what’s new with Kronos…
Mission Mailbag for Laclede Groves & Meridian Village!
Letters from our residents and their families are a testament to the impact of our Christian mission! Have you received a letter you’d like to share?
Email Signature Changes
A small but important change came to LSS email in June. Now all email signatures are uniform, regardless of the community, program, or location of the sender.
2018 Night at the Ballpark: Home Run for Christ Care
Whether you go to the game or cheer from afar, you can impact LSS employees in need by purchasing 2018 NATB Apparel.
Eligible for LSS Benefits? Then, Read This!
Get detailed information about medical and prescription drug benefits by reviewing these documents!
Keep your health goals on track with a discounted membership to Club Fitness!
Enroll now at any Club Fitness through payroll deduction, and you’ll get discounted prices! A monthly deduction of just $19.81 gets you access to any Club Fitness location in the St. Louis area!
Come One, Come All! Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages
Every week, Lutheran Senior Services has volunteers serving in our communities. Volunteers lead BINGO, clean wheelchairs and walkers, help with landscaping, visit residents, and help supply residents with things they need!
Partnering to Serve – Maryville University Students
Maryville University physical therapy graduate students volunteer twice a week at two of our Affordable Housing locations, leading residents in therapeutic exercises to build stamina, strength, and balance.
Volunteer Spotlight: Volunteer Money Management
“Dealing with bills and budgets can be daunting, however it sounded like it was ‘right up my alley’ when I heard about the Volunteer Money Management (VMM) program.
Woof! Woof! Meet Some of Our Pet Volunteers!
Wagging tails and puppy kisses help create new memories for our residents! Pet visitation volunteers and their animals bring joy, love, companionship, and health benefits to those they serve.
Save the Date: The Lutheran Prayer Breakfast
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Lutheran Prayer Breakfast on October 31! Rev. John Arthur Nunes, PhD, President of Concordia College—New York, will be the guest at this year’s event.
Keep your health goals on track with a discounted membership to Club Fitness!
LSS partners with Club Fitness in the St. Louis area! St. Louis LSS employees can now enroll at any Club Fitness for a monthly payroll deduction of just $19.81! Get 24-hour access to 24 St. Louis area locations, including Collinsville, IL.
Kudos and Credits to LSS Employees
Shout out to all of our great employees! Check out the praise for staff and volunteers from Lenoir Woods, Laclede Groves, and Hidden Gems Resale.
Upcoming Performance Appraisals
If you are in an hourly, non-exempt position – excluding LPNs RNs, of Home Office staff – you’ll receive a performance appraisal beginning April 16th. To help you prepare, review this helpful information.
Medical Dependent Eligibility Verification – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 24!
A “Dependent Audit” is underway to match your paperwork with our records. If you have dependents covered by LSS medical plans, a Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) package was mailed to your home at the end of February.
Night at the Ballpark – Get Your Tickets and Apparel NOW!
Discounted tickets! Hot dog and soda vouchers! Giveaway items! Custom Cardinal apparel! Don’t miss the chance to join your LSS family on June 29! Proceeds benefit the LSS Christ Care fund.
LiveHealth Online Lets You See A Doctor 24/7
Now you can visit with a board-certified doctor or licensed therapist seven days a week – when it fits your schedule! Get the care you need when you need it.
Hats Off to LSS Employees
This week’s shout outs go to the staff in Move-In resources and committee members for LSS Night at the Ballpark!
Putting More HELP in HELPDESK
The IT Helpdesk is your one-stop tech shop for Workday and Kronos, as well as more typical IT issues. Email and phone inquiries to the IT Helpdesk will help with access and support of these two platforms.
What happens if I am injured on the job?
LSSLink now has an easy-to-locate Workers’ Comp button on the main page. Use this button to get quick information on injury reporting, investigation and witness forms, quick answers, and helpful instructions.
Email Communication for LSS Employees
Good communication is a priority for LSS. In an effort to streamline organizational messaging and to communicate with all employees more effectively, we’ve begun using Workday, Staff Notes, and LSS Link to communicate pertinent information.
Ruth and Willis Piehl Educational Award
The Ruth & Willis Piehl Educational Award provides up to $500 per year of educational assistance to eligible employees, covering tuition costs, books, supplies, and fees for schooling that will enhance career options at LSS.