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Background Check Policy

Before beginning employment, individuals must have a BCI background check sent to Ellis Michael Healthcare Services. This background check costs ~$40 and can be done at most BMVs. Once employees send for the background check, they must send a copy of their receipt from the BMV to payroll@emhcs.com attention Ellis Michael HCS. Upon receiving results: if clear, employees are reimbursed on their first paycheck. If disqualifying offenses are found, the applicant is solely responsible for BCI check costs. If applicant fails to complete the hiring process, applicant is solely responsible for BCI cost.

CPR/First Aid Class Reimbursement Policy

Ellis Michael will reimburse employees for the cost of CPR and First Aid classes ONLY if classes are taken with Ellis Michael HCS.

Time Corrections and Documentation

All ADP corrections need to be sent in Monday after the week worked by 12pm to payroll@emhcs.com. Do not send corrections to any other location. If corrections are turned in late, those hours will be paid on the next paycheck. No exceptions.

Brittco documentation needs to be complete in real time. Any missed documentation must be completed Monday after the week worked by 12pm. No exceptions.

Payroll Procedures and Policies

If you have any questions regarding your time slips or pay, send an email to payroll@emhcs.com. This email is dedicated to handling all things regarding time slips and payroll. Any payroll correction will be made the following pay.

Shift & Work Area Notice

Ellis Michael cannot guarantee shift start and end times, nor areas of work.

Disqualifying Offenses — OAC 3701-60-07

Ohio Administrative Code outlines tiered exclusionary periods for home health agency employees convicted of certain offenses. Tier I offenses (e.g. murder, rape, kidnapping, patient abuse) result in permanent exclusion. Tier II (e.g. involuntary manslaughter, arson, identity fraud) carry a 10-year exclusion. Tier III (e.g. aggravated assault, domestic violence, burglary) carry 7 years. Tier IV (e.g. theft, assault, forgery) carry 5 years. Tier V offenses (minor drug possession) have no exclusionary period. Full details were provided in the complete application packet.

Background Check Authorization

By signing below, you attest to the truth of the above statements and give permission to Ellis Michael Healthcare Services to conduct thorough and complete background checks. Any prospective employee found to have disqualifying offenses will have all offers of employment rescinded.

DODD Abuser Registry — Annual Notice

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities maintains an Abuser Registry listing employees determined to have abused, neglected, had prohibited sexual relations with, stolen property from, or failed to report abuse/neglect of an individual with developmental disabilities. If your name is placed on the Abuser Registry, you are barred from DD employment for a minimum of 1 year. Offenses include physical abuse, sexual abuse/misconduct, verbal abuse, neglect, misappropriation (theft of $100+), and failure to report. Full details are available on the DODD website under the Health and Safety tab.

Release for Driving Privileges

I hereby give my permission to Ellis Michael Health Care Services to disclose such personal information as my date of birth and driver's license number to A. A. Hammersmith Ins., Inc. to obtain my driving record for insurance purposes.