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Michelle Ryan

St Paul,MN

Summary

With over 10 years in group home management, skilled in developing personalized care plans and mentoring staff Known for building strong relationships and coordinating activities that enhance client/team engagement and satisfaction and ensuring compliance with DHS/company policies.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CRS Manager/Director

PKT Enterprises
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to company and DHS policies and standards.
  • Create plans for the individual based on their wants/needs and the teams input, IAPP's, ISSMA, CSSP,SPA.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and PKT individuals.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Mentored and trained staff on best practices and DHS and PKT operational procedures.
  • Implemented performance metrics to monitor team quality standards.
  • Managed Household budgets for up to 7 houses.
  • Managed staff for up to 7 houses, including scheduling, payroll, staff meetings.
  • Worked with the individuals' teams, and medical teams to ensure all meetings and medical appointments were met.
  • Attending multiple Star Service Trainings
  • I planned activities for all PKT houses, from crafts, to outings examples- State Fair, Twins Baseball, Vikings Training Camp, Vacations for the house for a week and staying under budget, weekend/1:1 activities for the individuals, concerts, plays, Christmas lights excursions.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Monitor medication administration, ensuring accuracy of adherence to prescribed orders.
  • Conduct performance reviews with staff year-round.

House Coordinator

Wingspan Life Resources
Saint Paul, MN
05.2018 - 09.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure seamless delivery of life resources services especially during Covid.
  • Oversaw scheduling and staffing logistics, optimizing team performance and service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in client engagement and resource management.
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure seamless delivery of life resources services.
  • Attend monthly manager meetings and trainings
  • Grocery shop for the house and shopped for personal needs for individuals.
  • Create activities calendar for the house especially during Covid to keep the individuals engaged and to see family.
  • Monitor medication administration to ensure accuracy and adherence to prescribed orders.

Group Home Manager/Hammer Travel

Hammer
Wayzata, MN
06.2012 - 05.2019
  • Developed personalized care plans, enhancing residents' quality of life and fostering independence.
  • Trained and mentored staff, promoting teamwork and improving service delivery across all shifts.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and creating a secure environment for residents and staff.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices in group home management.
  • Coordinated recreational activities, encouraging social engagement and community involvement among residents.
  • Monitored medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed schedules for residents' health.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance staff development and effectiveness.
  • Liaised with families and external agencies, facilitating communication to support resident needs and care transitions.
  • Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
  • Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
  • Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.

With Hammer Travel, I took individuals from all over on preset trips and was the trip leader.

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Training development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Reporting documentation
  • Financial management
  • Reporting
  • Policy implementation
  • Time management
  • Schedule preparation
  • Decision-making
  • Communication skills
  • Emergency response certification

Certification

Medication Administration

CPR

First Aid

Multiple Star Service Management courses

Timeline

CRS Manager/Director

PKT Enterprises
09.2021 - Current

House Coordinator

Wingspan Life Resources
05.2018 - 09.2021

Group Home Manager/Hammer Travel

Hammer
06.2012 - 05.2019
Michelle Ryan