Hi, I’m
Timothy Waalkens
Nicollet,MN
Summary
Dedicated Recreation Therapist Sr. motivated to continue to grow personally and professionally. Talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
State Of MN- St. Peter Regional Treatment Ctr.Saint Peter, MN
Recreation Therapist Sr.
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Providing services to persons with mental illness, assessing leisure/recreational needs, creating and facilitating treatment interventions, organizing and preparing recreation participation opportunities
- Working with others in developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing to provide appropriate and timely documentation of therapeutic service delivery
- Evaluating outcomes for dangerous, difficult and complex treatment cases
- Maintaining positive working relations with clients and colleagues
- Working autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Advocating for the profession of therapeutic recreation and providing information on how therapeutic recreation is collaborative in the patients' comprehensive treatment
- Participating in department meetings/committees and providing ongoing technical direction to other professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
State Of MN-St. Peter Regional Treatment Ctr.Saint Peter, MN
Recreation Program Assistant
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Provide recreational services to patients with mental illness
- Developing and organizing groups and activities designed to explore different avenues of leisure and recreation
- Working as a team with other staff to help patients meet their goals
- Have strong skills in communicating with staff and patients
- Keeping a positive, professional and friendly attitude to create a more positive environment for patients
- Maintain positive working relations with colleagues
- Working independently and as a member of a team
- Participate in team meetings and provide feedback to the team.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
American Red CrossMankato, MN
Collections Technician
02.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Conduct health history interviews and determine donor eligibility
- Perform phlebotomy
- Provide donor care during the collection of safe blood units
- Demonstrate excellence in customer service and public relations to promote a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services
- Work independently with attention to detail
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and local procedures
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Wal-Mart LogisticsMankato, MN
Quality Assurance
04.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Completed work assignments and priorities
- Complied with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Maintained and documented inventory of salvaged, donated, and less than case freight
- Maintained quality and accuracy of inventory
- Dealt with preparing, reviewing, and analyzing reports processed and submitted paperwork daily
- Created and maintained organized files, and identified and resolved discrepancies in records or files
- Provide basic maintenance and upkeep.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
MRCIMankato, MN
Support Specialist
06.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Assist clients with personal cares, behavioral issues, and indepencence
- Assist clients with work related tasks
- Work closely in a team based setting to meet goals of providing care for clients.
- Provided exceptional service to clients by understanding their unique needs and offering tailored solutions.
Green Care Lawn ServicesMankato, MN
Lawn Care Applicator
04.2012 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Mixing and loading of lawn care products
- Application of lawn care products including dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, and weed control
- Lawn aerations
- Estimating and Sales
- Customer Service
- Daily Route Management
- Equipment care and maintenance
- Worked unsupervised.
Blue Earth County FairGarden City, MN
Campground Manager
04.2011 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Increased return visits by maintaining a clean and well-organized campground environment that exceeded guest expectations.
- Assisted in supervision of sentence to serve workers
- Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and address them promptly, mitigating risks to guests'' safety and wellbeing.
Harry Meyering Center, Inc.Mankato, MN
Direct Service Professional/ TMA
01.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Work in Intermediate care facility with 6 clients
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administer medications and perform vital checks
- Promote independence and growth.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized support and assistance in daily living activities.
- Documented client progress through detailed case notes, contributing to their ongoing evaluation and treatment plan adjustments.
Habilitative Services IncorporatedMankato, MN
Direct Service Professional
01.2009 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Assisted individuals with everyday needs of cleaning, cooking, and financial well being
- Promoted individual growth of every client
- Provided structure to clients that are not able to be independent
- Offer a wide variety of recreational activities and organization in order to promote independence.
- Managed medication administration for multiple clients following strict protocols to ensure proper dosage and adherence.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
City of Mankato, Parks DepartmentMankato, MN
Weed and Invasive Species Inspector
04.2010 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Inspected and issued notices for those in violation of ordinance
- Inspected after 10 days to see if owner mowed; if not contact contractor
- Enter data into a computer and print out violations to property owners
- Informed public about any ordinance and handle any public complaints or questions.
City of Mankato, Parks DepartmentMankato, MN
Maintenance and park employee
04.2008 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Supported maintenance team in preserving parks'' natural beauty through litter removal, landscaping efforts, and trail upkeep.
- Loaded and hauled equipment around to necessary areas
- Helped control the flow of traffic in construction zones
- Patrolled beaches to provide healthy recreation for the public
- Provided the community with the recreational opportunities and a safe and clean park environment
- Performed daily and long term maintenance on machines
- Knowledge of pulling and hooking up trailers.
Education
Minnesota State UniversityMankato, MN
Bachelor of Science from Recreation Parks And Leisure Services
Rasmussen CollegeMankato, MN
from Practical Nursing Student
Riverland Community CollegeAustin, MN
from General Courses
Skills
- Leisure Education
- Community Integration
- Physical Fitness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Treatment coordination
- Person Centered Coach
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Core 4 Coach
- Documentation skills
- Experienced in Mandt System and Technical Safety Skills
Timeline
Recreation Therapist Sr.
State Of MN- St. Peter Regional Treatment Ctr.
03.2017 - Current
Recreation Program Assistant
State Of MN-St. Peter Regional Treatment Ctr.
09.2016 - 03.2017
Collections Technician
American Red Cross
02.2016 - 09.2016
Quality Assurance
Wal-Mart Logistics
04.2015 - 01.2016
Support Specialist
MRCI
06.2014 - 04.2015
Direct Service Professional/ TMA
Harry Meyering Center, Inc.
01.2014 - 09.2014
Lawn Care Applicator
Green Care Lawn Services
04.2012 - 11.2014
Campground Manager
Blue Earth County Fair
04.2011 - 04.2012
Weed and Invasive Species Inspector
City of Mankato, Parks Department
04.2010 - 10.2010
Direct Service Professional
Habilitative Services Incorporated
01.2009 - 03.2011
Maintenance and park employee
City of Mankato, Parks Department
04.2008 - 10.2009
Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science from Recreation Parks And Leisure Services
Rasmussen College
from Practical Nursing Student
Riverland Community College
from General Courses
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