Pamela Lewis
Sarasota
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements, and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc./Firefly
Kansas City
04.2017 - 07.2025
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote client independence and personal care.
- Monitored client progress, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed trusting relationships through effective communication and emotional support.
- Accompanied clients on outings to encourage community integration and social engagement.
- Maintained clean environments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Administered medications according to care plans and physician directives.
- Documented vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits for accurate patient records.
Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
Joplin
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored health conditions regularly.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client care needs.
- Documented daily care activities and changes in client health status accurately.
- Collaborated closely with family members regarding client care plans and progress updates.j
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration of elderly clients.k
Education
Certificate of completion - Medical Secretary
Franklin Technical School
Joplin, MO05-1984
Criminology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05-1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavior documentation
- Transportation coordination
- Client safety and first aid
- Appointment scheduling
- Client transportation
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Medication Administration Certificate
- delegated in insulin administration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc./Firefly
04.2017 - 07.2025
Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
04.2014 - 04.2017
Certificate of completion - Medical Secretary
Franklin Technical School
Criminology
Missouri Southern State University
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