Stay Connected
Contact Kaila Creamer – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager with Providence-Swedish Office of Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (OHEDI) for more information about DEI efforts in our region.
Stay Informed
In Our Circle: One-stop communication site for events, news and personalized channels.
Know and Use Your Benefits
Benefits Overview
Quick Links and Covid-19 Resources
Caregiver Quick Links Page: this page provides links to some of the most commonly used employee websites for Providence. In addition, please refer often to your NWWA local ministry intranet site for detailed employee information, and let your manager know if you need help or have questions
Providence Caregiver COVID-19 Resources: programs and temporary benefits to care for you during the COVID-19 pandemic. This site details benefits information, wellness resources, and more.
Benefits, Payroll and Retirement
Find information about your Providence NWWA employee benefits, payroll, and retirement on the HR Service Portal: The Portal is a hub of resources for caregivers, with links to the Caregiver Assistance Program, benefits information, Choose Well resources, and more. Or call the Benefits Service Center: 888-615-6481, weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, go to the top green navigation bar on the upper left and select ‘Find HR Information’ select ‘Benefits’ from drop down menu.
Educational Benefit Videos Available
Learn more about your benefits on HR Service Portal Guest Site Overview or Log in to the HR Service Portal to see your personalized information.
Website: hrforcaregivers.org/hrguest_providence
For newly eligible caregivers watch the new caregiver orientation video.
Fidelity Retirement Planner
You can schedule time for help with your retirement strategy. Fidelity offers complimentary one-on-one consultations as part of your total rewards benefits. A Retirement Planner can help you decide how much to contribute, how to maximize your contributions, and assist with your contribution calculations. Visit getguidance.fidelity.com to schedule your appointment
Pay
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, go to the top green navigation bar on the upper left and select ‘Find HR Information’ select ‘Pay’ from drop down menu.
Policies
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, go to the top green navigation bar on the upper left and select ‘Find HR Information’ select ‘Policies’ from drop down menu.
Caregiver Assistance
Caregiver Assistance
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, go to the top green navigation bar on the upper left and select ‘Find HR Information’ select ‘Well-Being’ from drop down menu.
OR visit the Choose Well – Mental Health Resources Page, scroll down and find the Caregiver Assistance Resources drop down tab. Also includes Behavior Health Concierge, which does not replace the Caregiver Assistance Program, but is an enhanced service for behavioral health needs
CredibleMind Caregiver Wellbeing resources through CredibleMind. Explore approaches and steps you can take to be resilient and resourceful. For Providence caregivers and their dependents in Washington and Montana, counselors are available. Call 833-PBH-WELL
SilverCloud Available at no cost to all caregivers through our caregiver assistance program. It provides self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy programs to help caregivers work through stress and build a toolkit for resilience
NWWA Mission/Spiritual Care Resources
Spiritual Care: Phone: 425-404-7025, 24/7/365
Chaplains are available to all caregivers and serve people of all or no faith. Chaplains can help nurture your spiritual and emotional well-being by creating a safe space to process. If you are experiencing spiritual, emotional, or existential distress our chaplains are here for you.
Critical Incident Stress Management: Phone: 425-404-7025, 24/7/365
The PRMCE Critical Incident Stress Management Team is prepared to assist any person or group of people faced with a traumatic or critical incident. Examples of critical incidents include, but are not limited to: a traumatic death or incident at work, the death of a child, death of a co-worker, unexpected tragedies, patient cases involving distressing circumstances, etc. The team is available for individual support, formal group debriefs, and stress education.
Caregiver Well-Being Resources
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, go to the top green navigation bar on the upper left and select ‘Find HR Information’ select ‘Well-Being’ from drop down menu.
Mental health care for benefit enrolled caregivers and family members: Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page, In the search bar, enter “SPD” or “Summary Plan Description.” Once you open the SPD document, search for “mental health.”
My Mental Health Matters: Resources devoted to supporting the mental and emotional health of every Providence Caregiver
Local Well-being Resources
NWWA CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program): successful lifestyle education program offered at PRMCE. A 9 week program, with weekly 90 minute sessions. Sessions include educational videos, discussion, and health food demonstrations. Offered quarterly. Any interested caregivers contact: [email protected]
Local Financial Well-Being Resources
Helping Hands Grant Administered by the Providence General Foundation. One-time grant up to a maximum of $1,000 to provide short-term assistance for basic necessities. Grants are available for caregivers who have been financially affected by COVID-19.
Employee Assistance Loan Caregivers are eligible to receive loans up to $500, paid back through payroll deduction.
Choose Well Resources (caregiver well-being program)
Benefit eligible caregivers can earn a health incentive for participating in Choose Well, our voluntary caregiver well-being program powered by Virgin Pulse. A daily well-being website and app where you track your activities to earn points towards your rewards or health incentive. Virgin Pulse: 844-930-1238 Visit Choose Well (Virgin Pulse)
*Currently Featured Resources (chosen by NWWA Caregiver Equity & Well-being)
* ChooseWell COVID-19 Caregiver Resource Site: well-being and resilience resources and tools to use during these difficult and uncertain times.
Choose Well Go-To Well-being Resources Page: Includes the following:
- Back-up child and Elder Care
- Behavioral Health Concierge
- Caregiver Assistance Program
- Financial Well-Being
- Nicotine Free
- Omada Weight Management and Diabetes Prevention Program
Choose Well Mental Health Resources Page: Includes the following:
- Stress Meter
- Caregiver Assistance Resources & Behavioral Health Concierge
- Talkspace App (24/7 Caregiver Assistance)
- Sanvello App ( On-demand help with stress, anxiety and depression)
- No One Cares Alone-#BeThe1To (5 actionable step to support your co-workers)
- Covid-19 Resource Site
- Accessing Your Mental Health Benefits
- Parenting During Covid-19
- Additional Resources (Resiliency and Mental Health Guides and Toolkits)
Healthy Discounts: available to all Providence NWWA Caregivers, through LifeBalance. From fitness clubs and family attractions to weight management and whitewater rafting, discounts are offered on purchases and activities that help our members stay active, reduce stress, and live life to the fullest.
Work/Life Resources
Quick Navigation Tip: Log in to the HR Service Portal, from the HR Service Portal Home Page. In the green navigation bar select, on the upper left select. Find ‘HR Information’ select ‘Work/Life’ from drop down menu.
This section covers a variety of topics related to work life balance, safety and personal leave policies. American with Disabilities information for Core Leaders, Benefits While on Leave, Caregiver Health Services, Ergonomic Resources, Injury Prevention, Leave of Absence, Life Events – Birth/Adoption, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Virtual Support Resources and Tips, and more.
Caregiver Giving Programs
Volunteers in Partnership
Volunteers In Partnership (VIP) helps Providence St. Joseph Health caregivers find and create volunteer opportunities while earning donations for community organizations through the tracking of service hours.