- Hands-on Residential Supervisor with strong commitment to monitoring and facilitating resident safety, health and well-being.
- Remains calm and poised in high-pressure situations, leveraging conflict-resolution skills.
- Approachable liaison between residents, families and other invested personnel, providing access to resources and support.
- Addressed specific client needs based on individual treatment plan and collected data on treatment goals. Successfully reduced problem behaviors and increased functional replacement behaviors.
- Engaging role model with enthusiasm for connecting individuals with resources necessary to pursue healthy and fulfilling lives.
Hi, I’m
Brenda Waldeland
New Brighton,MN
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
ACR HomesSt. Paul
Interim Residential Supervisor
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
- Delivered medications, provided and tested new hires on medication delivery and documentation.
- Coordinated staffing schedules for 15-30 employees and made sure that each shift had adequate coverage.
- Provided direct care and trained employees to manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Consulted with pharmacies and insurance providers to assure residents were receiving coverage for needed treatments.
Skills Autism And Parent Enrichment Center
Behavior Therapist
03.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Facilitated communication and socialization activities at home and in social environments to help individuals develop healthy behaviors.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to gather data to track treatment progress.
- Coached clients in music exploration exercises to enhance speech and vocal projection.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency
Waldeland Family Childcare
Childcare Provider/Business Owner
06.1999 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Promoted good health by preparing meals with organic and natural ingredients
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
- Utilized Early Childhood Indicators of Progress to support learning and development for all children individually
- Addressed behavioral/learning challenges with parents
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication, and problem-solving skills
Education
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego, CA
Master of Arts from Marriage And Family Therapy
05.2026
University Overview
Ashford University Clinton CampusClinton, IA
Bachelor of Arts from Health and Human Services
05.2012
University Overview
- Coursework in Health, Law, Ethics, Technology, Cultural Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Community and Pubic Health
- Alpha Lambda Chapter
- Honors: Magma Cum Laude
Skills
- Created functional behavioral interventions as needed
- Group Activities Coordination
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Psychosocial assessments for
- Educational/Culturally supportive programming
- Treatment planning for 4 -8 residents
- Staff Scheduling for 14-18 employees
- Documented/completed Safety Policies and Procedures
- Direct Care Staff Oversight for 20-25 employees
- Medical Appointment Scheduling
- Compassionate Care
- Safety Inspections
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Information
- Maintenance Requests
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Residential Support
Certification
- Cpr and First Aid Certified
- Member of AAMFT, 2020- present
- Licensed Childcare Provider, 1999-2021
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Timeline
Interim Residential Supervisor
ACR Homes
07.2022 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Skills Autism And Parent Enrichment Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Childcare Provider/Business Owner
Waldeland Family Childcare
06.1999 - 03.2021
Northcentral University
Master of Arts from Marriage And Family Therapy
Ashford University Clinton Campus
Bachelor of Arts from Health and Human Services