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Luke Moeller, an occupational therapist with Pardee Home Health who takes pride in helping patients "get back to doing the things that they want to be able to do," has been named Team Member of the Month, Pardee UNC Health Care announced.
As an occupational therapist, Moeller helps patients live independently and as safely as possible, working with individuals who need assistance learning or re-learning daily skills after an injury, illness or psychological issue.
Moeller has been with Pardee for almost 10 years and said his favorite part of his job is that at the end of every day, he can go home feeling that he was able to make a genuine and positive difference in someone's life. He said that he is consistently proud of the first-rate care Pardee Home Health staff provides in Henderson, Transylvania, Polk and Buncombe counties.
Moeller’s colleagues describe him as fun, caring and thorough.
"He is always looking for ways to improve our processes which provides stability and longevity in our team and promotes great clinical care,” one said. His teammates shared that “He is always willing to jump in and help families and team members and his manner of dealing with tough situations is his strongest attribute.” They also expressed that patients are quick to compliment Moeller and request his services when they need occupational therapy.
The Team Member of the Month award is given to a Pardee team member who positively contributes to achieving the organization’s mission, vision and goals. The winner is selected by a committee of their peers and recognized for going above and beyond their regular duties to support patients, customers, peers, the organization and community.