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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

Tier I — Permanent Exclusion:
2903.01 Aggravated murder; 2903.02 Murder; 2903.03 Voluntary manslaughter; 2903.11 Felonious assault; 2903.15 Permitting child abuse; 2903.16 Failing to provide for a functionally-impaired person; 2903.34 Patient abuse or neglect; 2903.341 Patient endangerment; 2905.01 Kidnapping; 2905.02 Abduction; 2905.32 Human trafficking; 2905.33 Unlawful conduct with respect to documents; 2907.02 Rape; 2907.03 Sexual battery; 2907.04 Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor; 2907.05 Gross sexual imposition; 2907.06 Sexual imposition; 2907.07 Importuning; 2907.08 Voyeurism; 2907.12 Felonious sexual penetration; 2907.31 Disseminating matter harmful to juveniles; 2907.32 Pandering obscenity; 2907.321 Pandering obscenity involving a minor; 2907.322 Pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor; 2907.323 Illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance; 2909.22 Soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism; 2909.23 Making terroristic threats; 2909.24 Terrorism; 2913.40 Medicaid fraud; Conspiracy, attempt, or complicity related to any Tier I offense; A conviction related to fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct involving a federal or state-funded program (excluding 2913.46); or a substantially equivalent violation.

Tier II — 10-Year Exclusion from full discharge:
2903.04 Involuntary manslaughter; 2903.041 Reckless homicide; 2905.04 Child stealing; 2905.05 Child enticement; 2905.11 Extortion; 2907.21–.23 Compelling/promoting/soliciting prostitution; 2909.02 Aggravated arson; 2909.03 Arson; 2911.01 Aggravated robbery; 2911.11 Aggravated burglary; 2913.46 SNAP/WIC fraud; 2913.48 Worker's comp fraud; 2913.49 Identity fraud; 2917.02 Aggravated riot; 2923.12/.122/.123 Weapon conveyance; 2923.13 Having weapons while under disability; 2923.161/.162 Discharging firearm at habitation/school; 2923.21 Furnishing firearms to minor; 2923.32 Engaging in corrupt activity; 2923.42 Participating in criminal gang; 2925.02 Corrupting another with drugs; 2925.03 Trafficking; 2925.04 Manufacture/cultivation; 2925.041 Possession of chemicals for manufacture; 3716.11 Placing harmful objects in food. Multiple Tier II separate acts: 15-year exclusion.

Tier III — 7-Year Exclusion:
959.13/959.131 Cruelty to animals/companion animals; 2903.12 Aggravated assault; 2903.21 Aggravated menacing; 2903.211 Menacing by stalking; 2905.12 Coercion; 2909.04 Disrupting public services; 2911.02 Robbery; 2911.12 Burglary; 2913.47 Insurance fraud; 2917.01 Inciting violence; 2917.03 Riot; 2917.31 Inducing panic; 2919.22 Endangering children; 2919.25 Domestic violence; 2921.03 Intimidation; 2921.11 Perjury; 2921.13 Falsification; 2921.34 Escape; 2921.35 Aiding escape; 2921.36 Illegal conveyance onto detention grounds; 2925.05 Funding drug trafficking; 2925.06 Anabolic steroids; 2925.24 Tampering with drugs; 2927.12 Ethnic intimidation. Multiple Tier III separate acts: 10-year exclusion.

Tier IV — 5-Year Exclusion:
2903.13 Assault; 2903.22 Menacing; 2907.09 Public indecency; 2907.24 Soliciting; 2907.25 Prostitution; 2911.13 Breaking and entering; 2913.02 Theft; 2913.03–.05 Unauthorized use/telecom fraud; 2913.11 Passing bad checks; 2913.21 Misuse of credit cards; 2913.31 Forgery; 2913.32 Criminal simulation; 2913.41–.45 Defrauding/tampering with records; 2913.51 Receiving stolen property; 2919.12 Unlawful abortion; 2919.23 Interference with custody; 2919.24 Contributing to delinquency; 2921.12 Tampering with evidence; 2921.21 Compounding a crime; 2921.24 Disclosure of confidential info; 2921.32 Obstructing justice; 2921.321 Assaulting service animals; 2921.51 Impersonation of peace officer; 2925.09–.36 Various drug-related offenses; 2925.55/.56 Unlawful sale of pseudoephedrine. Multiple Tier IV separate acts: 7-year exclusion.

Tier V — No Exclusionary Period: 2925.11 Minor drug possession; 2925.14/.141 Drug paraphernalia.

Certificates: Except for Tier I offenses, an employer may hire an applicant who has been issued a Certificate of Qualification for Employment (ORC 2953.25) or a Certificate of Achievement and Employability (ORC 2961.22).

Pardons: A conviction shall not prevent employment if the applicant has been granted an unconditional pardon (ORC Chapter 2967), the conviction has been set aside, or all conditions of a conditional pardon have been satisfied.

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.