Leslie Salmi

March 2023- present

Talent acquisition Recruiter, Sevita Health 

Perform recruitment activities such as sourcing, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, etc.  Draft employment ads and determine appropriate external sources to recruit qualified applicants. Develop and implement sourcing and recruitment strategies such as advertising campaigns, job fairs, and school programs. Analyze recruitment and retention results for reporting to management. Coordinate new hire orientation/onboarding programs, maintain confidential documents and employee files, and track applicants and corresponding documentation.

March 2022- present

Adult and Child CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, AmericaN REd Cross

Responsible for planning, coordinating, teaching, and certifying individuals in Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED following guidelines set forth by the American Red Cross.

January 2022- March 2023

Program Director, REM Arrowhead, Duluth MN

Manage the day-to-day operations of three programs in a community including organization and implementation of direct supports, person-centered planning, and implementation, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruiting, retention, staffing, training, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment. 

Manage program staff members including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation. Make recommendations and/or decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations. Manage the implementation of program planning; monitor delivery of services and supports; ensure services are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the individuals served.

January 2021- January 2022

House Lead, Northstar community services, Cloquet MN

Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals in the program. Ensure supports are provided with quality, safety, dignity and respect to individuals served. Providing direct support, professional or program activities and supervision. Ensuring all safety and quality guidelines are maintained by staff. Ensure environment is kept clean and tidy, and schedule maintenance needs as necessary.

October 2020- January 2021

Direct Support Professional, Northstar community services, Cloquet MN

Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals in the program. Ensure supports are provided with quality, safety, dignity and respect to individuals served. Providing direct support, professional or program activities and supervision. Ensuring all safety and quality guidelines are maintained by staff. Ensure environment is kept clean and tidy, and schedule maintenance needs as necessary.

August 2019- October 2020

Program Supervisor, Rem Arrowhead- Morris Thomas, Duluth MN

Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals in the program. Ensure supports are provided with quality, safety, dignity and respect to individuals served. Providing direct support, professional or program activities and supervision. Ensuring all safety and quality guidelines are maintained by staff. Ensure environment is kept clean and tidy, and schedule maintenance needs as necessary.

February 2019- June 2019

Manager, Lakeshore Tobacco Vapor/Sadis smoke shop, Duluth MN

Assisting customers with all needs. Managing the day to day product knowledge, filing, inventory, and ordering as well as staff scheduling.

April 2018 – MAy 2019

Bridal Stlyist, David’s Bridal, Duluth Mn

Assisting clients choose their wedding dresses and create unique looks from head to toe. Responsibilities include taking clients’ measurements, showcasing and recommending wedding gowns and providing personalized advice about wedding looks.

January 2019 – March 2019

Certified Nursing Assistant, Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.

February 2017 – November 2017

Certified Nursing Assistant, Interfaith Care Center, Carlton MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.

2015 – February 2017

Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Services- Essentia Health SMMC 

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Cleaning OR’s and stocking OR and Anesthesia Supplies. Patient transport to and from surgery. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

March 2014 – January 2015

Certified Nursing Assistant, Oncology- Essentia Health SMMC

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, vitals, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.

October 2012 – March 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant, Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.

2009 – October 2012

Certified Nursing Assistant, Barnes Care, Esko MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy. Medication administration and food preparation. 

July 2008 – August 2009

Certified Nursing Assistant, Lighthouse of Cloquet and Barnum, MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy. Medication administration and food preparation.

July 2007 – august 2008

Certified Nursing Assistant, Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth MN

Responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.

March 2022

March 2022

Adult and Child CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor

American REd Cross

Adult and Child CPR/AED/First Aid

American REd Cross

July 2007

June 2007

Certified Nursing Assistant

State of MN

HiGh School Diploma

Lincoln Secondary-Esko MN