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Amaraya Ferreira

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Quick learner, self efficient, and hard working. Being determined to get all assigned duties done in a timely manner in addition to holding myself accountable when communicating with others in a clear effective manner.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

1:1 ESE Teachers Aide

Manatee County School Board
Southeast High School
09.2025 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
  • Developed strong relationships with students by providing empathetic support during difficult transitions or challenging moments throughout their educational journey.
  • Promoted independence among ESE student by encouraging self-advocacy skills and fostering a sense of ownership over personal learning goals.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with disabilities, enabling them to reach their full potential in the classroom.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs effectively.

Home Health Aide

TakeCare
Sarasota, FL
11.2024 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Cashier

Walmart
Palmetto, FL
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.

Medical Receptionist

Eye Health America
Ellenton, FL
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Verified insurance coverage to prepare for upcoming patient appointments.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments day in advance.
  • Converted paper charts into digital files and uploaded to EMR system.
  • Developed and managed accurate and confidential patient records.
  • Communicated with patients regarding payments on outstanding accounts.
  • Prioritized incoming patients by degree of injury or illness.
  • Managed over 150 Patients per day.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation

Brand Ambassador

Gap Factory Outlet
Ellenton, FL
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
  • Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat and professional store.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30 pounds.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL
06.2025

GED -

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
03.2021

Skills

  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Quick learner/ Self starter
  • Able to communicate easily and clearly
  • Listen to needs first before responding with proper solutions
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Document and File Management
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Office 365- Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Mobility support
  • Client documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • ADL support
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Bedside care
  • Dementia support
  • Family caregiver education

Timeline

1:1 ESE Teachers Aide

Manatee County School Board
09.2025 - Current

Home Health Aide

TakeCare
11.2024 - Current

Cashier

Walmart
12.2023 - 11.2024

Medical Receptionist

Eye Health America
02.2022 - 04.2023

Brand Ambassador

Gap Factory Outlet
11.2021 - 02.2022

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2021 - 09.2021

Associate of Arts - Social Work

State College of Florida

GED -

Manatee Technical College