Vital Sign Home Care - Employee Handbook 2023

Paychecks will be given only to the named employee, unless the employee requests that they be mailed to their listed address or authorizes in writing that another person may accept the check.

2-11 Direct Deposit

Vital Sign Home Care strongly encourages employees to use direct deposit. Authorization forms are available from the HR Manager.

2-12 Salary Advances

Vital Sign Home Care does not permit advances on paychecks or against accrued paid time off.

2-13 Record Retention

Vital Sign Home Care acknowledges its responsibility to preserve information relating to litigation, audits and investigations. Failure on the part of employees to follow this policy can result in possible civil and criminal sanctions against the Agency and its employees and possible disciplinary action against responsible individuals (up to and including discharge of the employee). Each employee has an obligation to contact the CEO to inform them of potential or actual litigation, external audit, investigation or similar proceeding involving the Agency that may have an impact on record retention protocols.

2-14 Employee Badge

Vital Sign Home Care requires all employees to wear employee identification badges. Upon hire, employees will be issued a badge for the purpose of identification. It also allows employees to gain entrance into Vital Sign Home Care facilities and client's homes. Each badge contains a color photo of the employee as well as the employee’s name and job position.

Badges must be worn prominently on the outer clothing. Vital Sign Home Care provides a clip, chain, or lanyard for employee to wear their badge.

Employee badges are the sole responsibility of the employee. All badges must be returned to the Human Resources department upon the employee's separation from the Agency.

2.15 Licensing and Certification

Vital Sign Home Care is required by law to attain certification of any employee whose duties require licensing. Therefore, employees who fall under this category must be able to present verifiable proof prior to their starting date that such requirements have been met. Employees must also agree that their licenses and/or certifications will be maintained and kept current for the duration of their employment with the Agency. Failure to present or maintain certification may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Vital Sign Home Care - Employee Handbook January 2023

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