Lloyd (Tony) Furnish
DesMoines,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and taking on new challenges as they arise.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Treatment Worker
Woodward Resource Center
Woodward, IA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients .
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
Labor/ Direct Care
Maximum Health Care
Omaha, NE
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the development of individualized service plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress, documented outcomes,.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to services provided.
- Assisted with day to day activities up to including personal cares, food preparation , social interaction , Dr Appointments , ect
Direct Care Worker
Mosaic
Desmoines, Iowa
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the development of individualized service plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress, documented outcomes,.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to services provided.
- Assisted with day to day activities up to including personal cares, food preparation , transportation, social interaction , Dr Appointments , ect
- Assisted with Med preparations and administration to the clients we served
Operations Engineer
Desmoines Public Schools
DesMoines, IA
10.1998 - 01.2023
- Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
- Conducted routine inspections of boilers and associated equipment to identify potential maintenance issues.
- Adjusted controls to maintain specified operating temperatures and pressures.
- Maintained inventory of spare parts for boiler systems.
- Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
- Performed daily tests of water samples to ensure proper chemical balance in the system.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities including repairs and adjustments made to the boiler systems.
- Assisted with installation of new boiler systems or components as needed.
- Installed safety devices on boilers according to established codes and regulations.
- Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
- Supervised and coordinated the work of custodial staff, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
- Developed schedules for custodial personnel to ensure adequate coverage of duties.
- Conducted inspections of buildings and equipment to determine maintenance needs.
- Provided training to new and existing custodial personnel on proper cleaning techniques, use of chemicals, and other related topics.
- Maintained inventory of supplies necessary for daily operations, including janitorial equipment and cleaning products.
- Identified areas in need of improvement with regards to cleanliness standards and developed strategies for meeting those goals.
- Reported any damages or problems with facilities to management in a timely manner.
- Assigned specific tasks to individual team members and evaluated performance.
HCBS Home Manager
Martin Luther Homes Of Iowa
DesMoines, IA
06.1991 - 10.1998
- Monitored the performance of personnel to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss their job duties and performance issues.
- Assigned tasks and monitored workflow in order to maximize efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate activities and appointments related to client care.
- Ensured that all employees were adequately trained for their roles.
- Organized and implemented staff schedules .
- Helped oversee house budgets that included but not limited to staff hours, food , utilities, and clients personal monies.
- Helped determine the strengths and needs of the clients and coordinating programs and supports to help them achieve personal, spiritual, and educational goals.
- Facilitated consistency in delivery and quality of services by hiring and supervising employees. Includes evaluations, feedback to strengths and weaknesses of staff , pulling applications, setting up interviews, checking references, initiating all back ground checks, disciplinary digressions, ect
- Coordinating meetings and communication with guardians, parents, and social workers
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA05-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics
DMACC
Ankeny, IASkills
- Care Plan Development
- Employee Supervision
- Budget Development
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Process Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Training Program
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Care Delivery
- Written Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Operations Engineers 1 class License
- Certified Med Aide
Timeline
Residential Treatment Worker
Woodward Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
Labor/ Direct Care
Maximum Health Care
06.2022 - 01.2023
Direct Care Worker
Mosaic
03.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Engineer
Desmoines Public Schools
10.1998 - 01.2023
HCBS Home Manager
Martin Luther Homes Of Iowa
06.1991 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
East High School
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics
DMACC
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