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Kay Latoza

Church Hill,IN

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

Campbell Family
Crown Point, IN
11.2008 - 06.2024
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Health Care Assistant

Latoza Family
Winamac, IN
09.2010 - 11.2012
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
  • Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
  • Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
  • Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business And Sales And Marketing Degrees

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
08-2000

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Strong ethics
  • Documentation
  • Medication coordination
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Elderly care
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Emotional support
  • Records management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Disability support
  • Special needs care
  • Medication administration
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient companionship
  • Problem-solving
  • Compassionate care
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Compassionate communication
  • Client transportation
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Progress documentation
  • Safety awareness
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • At-home care instruction
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mobility assistance
  • Transportation services
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Direct patient care
  • Active listening
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Patient assessments
  • Heavy lifting
  • Medical records management
  • Physical therapy support

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • Dog walking
  • Dog sitting
  • Helping out with friends and Family
  • Puzzles
  • Reading
  • Organizing
  • Projects
  • Puzzles

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Latoza Family
09.2010 - 11.2012

Care Giver

Campbell Family
11.2008 - 06.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Business And Sales And Marketing Degrees

Davenport University
Kay Latoza