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Dawn Lewis

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

While working at Family 1st Health Services, I excelled in providing compassionate care and streamlining daily routines, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. My expertise in patient monitoring and emotional support, coupled with a dedication to safety and well-being, has prepared me to deliver exceptional in-home healthcare.

Work History

HHA

Family 1st Health Services
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Streamlined daily routines for clients with limited mobility by implementing efficient strategies customized to their specific abilities.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
  • Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
  • Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
  • Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
  • Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Education

High School Diploma -

William M Raines
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Errands running
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Transfer techniques
  • Emotional support
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient positioning
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetic care
  • Chronic illness management
  • Medication assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Infection control practices
  • In-home rehabilitation support
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Communication
  • Bedbound patient care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Symptom monitoring and reporting
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Schedule management
  • Care plan management

Timeline

HHA

Family 1st Health Services

High School Diploma -

William M Raines
Dawn Lewis