David Lewis
Salem,MO
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at Ozark Independent Libby, specializing in patient care and mobility assistance. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and provide emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life. Skilled in medication organization and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with clients and families.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-home Healthcare
Ozark Independent Libby
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
Healthcare
Good Shepherd Nursing Home
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Established quality and efficiency guidelines for all healthcare staff.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide best outcomes for patients.
In Home Health Care
Cornerstone
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
Production Leader
DFA
04.2023 - 08.2024
In Home Health Care
Advantage
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Bartender, Caring, Catering Specialist
Famous Dave’s Barbecue
03.2009 - 07.2020
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Bartender Front of the House Supervisor
Gillies, Texas Café
05.2000 - 12.2008
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Education
Bachelor Of General Studies -
Branson High
Branson, Missouri1997
Skills
- Physical therapy support
- Mobility assistance
- Laundry services
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
- Recreational activities
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care
- Transportation coordination
- Errand running
- Toileting assistance
- Meal preparation
- Fall prevention
- Client documentation
- Medication organization
- Patient transportation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Pain management
- ADL support
- Documentation
- Mobility support
- Feeding assistance
- Wound care
- Patient transport
- Safety procedures
- First aid and safety
- Patient lifting techniques
- Bedside care
- Personal care services
- Client safety and first aid
- Behavioral support
- Schedule management
- Light housekeeping
- State Driver's license
- Housekeeping
Certification
first aid, CPR blood-borne pathogen and ordain minister
Timeline
In Home Health Care
Cornerstone
04.2024 - 12.2024
Production Leader
DFA
04.2023 - 08.2024
In Home Health Care
Advantage
02.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender, Caring, Catering Specialist
Famous Dave’s Barbecue
03.2009 - 07.2020
Bartender Front of the House Supervisor
Gillies, Texas Café
05.2000 - 12.2008
In-home Healthcare
Ozark Independent Libby
Healthcare
Good Shepherd Nursing Home
Bachelor Of General Studies -
Branson High
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