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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Patricia Loch

Longwood,FL

Summary

Experienced Patient Care Tech with over 6 years of experience in Health Care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Partners In Health Care Inc

Home Health Care Provider
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Altamonte Springs, FL

Rehab Tech 1
01.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments.
  • Assisted in patient care activities such as Bathing/ Showering, Dressing and Ambulating to and from bathroom.
  • Reported patients' progress, attitudes and accomplishments to supervisors or therapists.
  • Observed patients undergoing treatments and reported status changes to supervising therapist for immediate attention.
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Encouraged and attended to patients' physical needs to facilitate and attain therapeutic goals.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Responsible for 10 patients per shift
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication

First Light Home Care
Oviedo, FL

Home Health Aide/ Nursing Aid
10.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers

Florida Hospital/Advent Health Altamonte
Altamonte Springs, FL

Patient Care Technician
06.2013 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Took care of 12 to 18 Patients per 12 hour shift.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

Kelly Services
Lake Mary, FL

Evaluator
05.2011 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Assigned scores to student responses for Writing in 10th, 9th and 4th Grade Essays
  • Graded student responses in Math, and 8th Grade Science
  • Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in group environments.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of standard writing conventions, science and math
  • Maintained acceptable scoring rate
  • Demonstrated flexibility to do various assignments as needed
  • Displayed ability to learn rapidly
  • Was consistently punctual
  • Maintained mature attitude and worked diligently
  • Communicated confidently with superiors and peers
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results for example, finishing on time
  • Education classroom and clinical
  • Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL

Bachelor Of Arts from Communications
1991

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Progress documentation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Teaching
  • Performance Improvement
  • BLS Certification
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Patient Health Information Documentation
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Glucose Testing
  • Creative Thinking
  • Copying Documents
  • Computer Programs as Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Mobility Devices
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Home Care
  • Problem Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Customer Experiences
  • Oral and Written Communications
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self-direction
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Activities of Daily Living



Timeline

Home Health Care Provider

Partners In Health Care Inc
08.2022 - Current

Rehab Tech 1

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022

Home Health Aide/ Nursing Aid

First Light Home Care
10.2017 - 01.2020

Patient Care Technician

Florida Hospital/Advent Health Altamonte
06.2013 - 03.2017

Evaluator

Kelly Services
05.2011 - 05.2011

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach

Bachelor Of Arts from Communications

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