Jenna Sieracki
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Lutheran Social Service of MN, excelling in budget management and staff training. Demonstrated expertise in policy implementation and conflict resolution, fostering collaboration and community involvement. Committed to enhancing service quality and ensuring compliance, while maintaining a strong focus on empathy and integrity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Lutheran Social Service of MN
East Grand Forks, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Provide person centered supports to people served
- Medication administration
- Assist people supported with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.
- Accompany people supported in the community to promote independence and community integration.
- Complete daily documentation as assigned
- Conduct safety checks
- Conduct monthly fire and/or severe weather drills and document on the outcomes.
- Track monthly weight and vital signs
DSP, DC, HC, TQS, Director
Lutheran Social Service of MN
East Grand Forks, MN
03.2013 - 08.2022
- Remain updated on relevant laws, regulations, requirements and ensure implementation
- Ensure staff are trained and competent on each person's support plan
- Meet with regulatory personnel and assist in responding to plans of correction
- Provided direct support to people served
- Managed recruitment, terminations, and employee development.
- Conducted/Reviewed annual performance reviews with employees
- Manage emergency situations
- Assist in investigating vulnerable adult reports and other sensitive personnel matters
- Ensure implementation of the Coordinated Service and Supports Plan and Addendum
- Ensure open communication among staff on all issues
- Actively participate in leadership meetings
- Assist in coordinating admissions and discharges
- Observe, listen and respond to individuals we support and staff with dignity and respect
- Facilitate community involvement
- Follow organization and line of service policy and procedures
- Review and prepare all Coordinated Service and Support Plans and required data for the line of service
- Serve as primary contact for all stakeholders
- Maintain and track accounts payable monitoring for accuracy
- Oversee accounts payable and work cooperatively with billing department
- Monitor petty cash and individual accounts with the person to assure transparency and accuracy
- Budget monitoring on a monthly basis
- Conducting quarterly Safety and Wellness meetings
- Maintaining an Alive Workplace
- Interface with central service to ensure organizational priorities are achieved
- Publicize and inform local communities of services and products available from LSS
- Make sure team meetings and required trainings completed on-time
- Money management
- Medication administration
- Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor - ***Now expired
Headstart Teaching Assistant
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
East Grand Forks, MN
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds
- Distributed lunches and snacks
- Helped coordinate classroom activities.
- Organized and labeled student materials in the classrooms.
- Read stories aloud to groups of children or individually to promote literacy skills development.
CNA/TMA
Villa St. Vincent
Crookston, MN
02.2005 - 10.2009
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
GED -
Northland Community and Technical College/ABE
East Grand Forks, MNSkills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Critical Thinking
- Strong interpersonal communicator
- Digital and computer literate
- Willingness to learn
- Empathy
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Delegation
- Conflict Resolution
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Devoted to customer service
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Policy implementation
Timeline
DSP
Lutheran Social Service of MN
08.2023 - Current
DSP, DC, HC, TQS, Director
Lutheran Social Service of MN
03.2013 - 08.2022
Headstart Teaching Assistant
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
07.2011 - 02.2013
CNA/TMA
Villa St. Vincent
02.2005 - 10.2009
GED -
Northland Community and Technical College/ABE