Uphs — Portage Heroes | Jennifer Kuivinen, Cna
January 28, 2021
Jennifer Kuivinen, Certified Nursing Assistant at PortagePointe.
What is your role at UPHS-Portage?
As the Team Coordinator at PortagePointe, I provide support to our employees and the leadership team by ensuring staffing ratios are maintained and clerical needs are met.
What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?
I come from a long line of healthcare workers and caregivers. Caregiving comes very natural to me and I thoroughly enjoy it.
What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?
A typical day for me is working on scheduling for our facility. I update employee staffing information daily and use this to develop staffing reports for quality improvement projects and PBJ submissions.
How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position?
I was employed as an Elder Associate in 2011-2013, took a brief break from employment after having my son and returned in 2013 as an Elder Associate. I have worked in multiple positions within PortagePointe and moved into my current role as Team Coordinator in 2021.
What are some of your interests outside of work? What is your favorite local gem?
Outside of work I enjoy camping, fishing, hunting and watching my son play hockey. My most treasured place is on Huron Bay where I park my camper for the summer.
What do you enjoy most about working at UPHS – Portage?
I enjoy the fast-paced environment of my workday and my amazing coworkers. Over my extensive employment at PortagePointe they have become a second family to me and they make my workday a pleasure.