The Sinai Chicago’s Cultural Model "Living the Values" supports creating a more inclusive culture that impacts directly our caregivers, patients and our community.
 
Diversity
At Sinai Chicago, diversity is a key component that drives the purpose of the organization. We are privileged to have a culturally-rich and diverse workforce and we are honored to serve, support, and provide services to a diverse community. With a diversity representation of >75%, it is clear that we respect and value the cultural differences among one another and we use that to leverage our effectiveness and organizational success.

Our Definition of Diversity
At Sinai Chicago, diversity is an all-inclusive concept. It includes differences among race, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, religion, culture, socio-economic status, sexual orientation and any other attributes that truly represent an individual or group. We understand that diversity is not only the obvious differences but the less apparent ones as well. Individual lifestyles, work/life balance, interpersonal styles, life experiences, talents, and creative passions are all factors that contribute to a person’s culture or identity.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As one of our brand actions, we embrace diversity and benefit from the diversity of possibilities it fosters. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment in all of our decisions to ensure the best outcome for all stakeholders involved. We hold our leaders accountable for cultivating a workplace that respects, supports, and appreciates the uniqueness of all caregivers.

 

Sinai Chicago demonstrates its commitment to diversity within the organization. We do this by:

• Actively seeking ways to honor the diverse needs of our patients, families, visitors, customers, and communities we serve.
• Collectively delivering a wide range of high-quality services, as well as a large number of community-based health, research, and social service programs.
• Creating learning opportunities for all caregivers to be culturally competent and equipped with additional knowledge and skills to better serve our patients.
• Intentionally recognizing and celebrating the traditions and customs of our patients, caregivers, families, and communities.
• Demonstrating by example the Sinai values (Integrity, Quality, Respect, Safety and Teamwork) to cultivate a shared pride in the work that we do.
• Recruiting diverse a wide range of talents into the organization to foster an innovative and creative workforce.
• Investing in our caregivers by supporting their professional development and personal goals.
• Committing to a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, and violence throughout Sinai Chicago.

Caregiver Resource Groups (CRGs)
Sinai Chicago is supporting the formation of Caregiver Resource Groups (CRGs). These are volunteer-led organizations with a focus on the various diversity dimensions within Sinai Chicago.

 

In alignment with Sinai Chicago’s Cultural Model "Living the Values", the Caregiver Resource Groups' goals are to: ​

Health & Wellness

• Medical care & insurance
• Dental plan
• Life Insurance including long-term disability

Financial

• Clinical ladder
• Certification differential
• Tuition reimbursement, textbook and lab coat allowance

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Sick Leave Bank
• Request schedule via self-scheduling, as well as request days
• off, shift switches, and overtime shifts
• Live and work in Chicago

Educational Program/Career Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sinai Chicago is a non-profit organization and so anyone with public loans will qualify for federal loan forgiveness programs

 

Culture: 
Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Quality, Safety and Teamwork. Each of our caregivers has a personal commitment to live these core values every day in our relationships with our patients, partners and each other. This creates a culture of community-driven care that goes beyond our physical walls to our services and programs and our engagement and partnership with the community. We commit to supporting each other, serving the needs of our communities, and making sure everyone has the ability to live a healthy, vibrant life.