MINNETONKA, Minn. – Jan. 5, 2020 – Accra, Minnesota’s largest provider of homecare services, has promoted Hannah Rutt to human resources director. In her new role, Rutt will collaborate with Program Directors and Accra team members to advance Accra’s strategic and organizational goals.
Rutt joined Accra in 2016. Throughout her tenure at Accra, her primary focus has been ensuring that Accra employees and caregivers receive the resources and supports they need to best serve clients.
In her new role, Rutt will manage critical employment issues, assure HR-related programs remain in compliance with federal and state regulations, oversee HR operations and address sensitive employee matters.
“Hannah is a vital member of our human resources team because of her person-centered approach. She is an active advocate for caregivers and truly believes in the life-changing work they do,” explained Amy Hilsgen, Chief Human Resources Officer at Accra.
Rutt is an active member of SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) and Twin Cities SHRM, which helps her stay abreast of the human resources profession’s best practices.
Rutt has worked in the disability services industry since attending college at Colorado Mesa University. Before joining Accra, she served as a respite program manager and managed an assisted travel program for adults with disabilities. During that time, she developed a passion for connecting with and supporting employees, which led her to a successful career in human resources.
Rutt is excited to continue to champion homecare by advocating for improved wages, benefits and career development for homecare caregivers.
About Accra
For 30 years, Accra has improved the lives of Minnesotans by providing individualized homecare services to people with disabilities and older adults, most of whom are Medicaid enrollees.
Accra is a nonprofit organization that operates in all counties throughout Minnesota and has offices across the state, providing a familiar presence in local communities. Accra’s self-directed services support the independence of children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, chronic diseases, behavioral diagnoses and mental illnesses, who need assistance with personal care in the home and activities of daily living.
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