Mercy Circle Named 'Top 100 Workplace' For Second Year

CHICAGO — Mercy Circle has been selected among the top 100 workplaces in Chicago for small businesses employing between 100 and 249 people, making this the second consecutive year the continuing care retirement community in Chicago’s Mt. Greenwood neighborhood has earned this designation.

“We are particularly proud of earning this distinction again this year, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Frances Lachowicz, executive director of Mercy Circle. “As a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community, we work with a vulnerable community and have faced 20 months of significant challenges. It hasn’t been easy, but we are proud of the myriad of ways our team worked together to protect our community.”

In fact, Mercy Circle, 3659 W 99th St., was among Chicago’s first continuing care retirement communities to mandate vaccines for its staff.

Organized by the Chicago Tribune, “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” honors companies with “a people-centered culture.” To be considered, organizations had to first be nominated by an employee. After that, employees completed a workplace satisfaction survey. Companies were ranked based on employee responses.

“There is a powerful spirit among the staff here and a commitment to working together as a team,” says Lachowicz. “New employees and residents are impressed by our friendly and welcoming staff. That spirit is vital to our community’s success. There is a direct correlation between the happiness of our staff and residents’ happiness.”

Those wishing to join the winning team at Mercy Circle may have the opportunity. The community is currently hiring licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and dining servers. Visit “Careers” to learn of openings at Mercy Circle.

In recruiting new employees, Lachowicz says. “Attitude is everything. We look for staff members who are positive; demonstrate a willing spirit; and share our commitment to safety, service and collaboration.”

Mercy Circle is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with a no-entrance-fee policy. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, it is the only faith-based retirement community on Chicago’s southwest side. Mercy Circle offers spacious residences at all levels of care, along with thoughtful amenities, life enrichment programs and social opportunities.

For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call 773-253-3600 or visit MercyCircle.org.