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Certification
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Takira Torres

Screenwriter/Home Health Aide
Reading,PA
Takira Torres

Summary

Committed, and with 10 plus years of experience in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.

Home Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.

Caring home care aide dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules, and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.

Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Americas Home Health Services

Home Health Aide
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercise.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.

self-employed

Writer
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • I currently am writing my own book. As well as, going to school for writing for film, and tv. This place has changed my life and has inspired me to accomplish my dreams. I do write short stories as well, but since I'm currently busy with writing my book, I have been mainly concentrating on that. I can also write scripts. I haven't written them long, but I will be open to showing examples of my work.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
  • Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
  • Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.

True Care Home Health Care Services

Home Health Aide (HHA)
09.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Hoyer lift, light housekeeping, bedpan, urinal, urine and stool bags, medication assistance(just remind clients to take medication), wound care assistance(just help nurses with grabbing materials they need), food preparation, shower/tub assistance, sponge baths, assistance with walking, assistance with wheelchair, assistance with walker, companionship.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • 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.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

Walmart

Jewelry Sales Associate
07.2017 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • JEWELRY AUDITS, KEY HANDLING, JEWELRY SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, STOCKING THREE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS SHOES, ACCESSORIES, AND JEWELRY, CLEANING, ORGANIZING, PAPERWORK.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Burger King

Crew Member
10.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, ORGANIZING, CLEANING, EXCHANGING MONEY, HANDLING MONEY, CUTTING AND PREPPING FOOD, HANDLING FOOD, OPERATING MACHINERY, OPERATING CASH REGISTER.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.

Kmart

Kmart Associate
08.2013 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • I operated a cash register and took care of the customers immediate needs, scan and bagged all of the customers items, kept my work area neat and orderly, I also worked in the Lil Cesar's part of Kmart and had to take orders and make pizzas, make dough for the pizzas, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, ORGANIZING, CLEANING, EXCHANGING MONEY, HANDLING MONEY, CUTTING AND PREPPING FOOD, HANDLING FOOD, OPERATING MACHINERY, OPERATING CASH REGISTER.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Education

Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science from Writing for film & TV
12-2025

University Overview

Reading High School
Reading, PA

High school or equivalent from GENERAL
06.2014

University Overview

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Member
  • Fast Food
  • Food Service
  • Food Prep
  • Training
  • Sales
  • Receptionist
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Retail sales
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Housekeeping (2 years)
  • Home Care (2 years)
  • Hoyer Lift (2 years)
  • Caregiving
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Food Handling
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Senior Care
  • Laundry
  • Patient Care
  • Memory Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Writing Skills
  • Blogging
  • Social Media Management
  • Event Planning
  • English
  • Content Creation
  • Proofreading
  • Care plan assessment
  • Medication organization
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Patient transportation
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Housekeeping
  • Ambulation assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Light housekeeping
  • Bedside care
  • Personal care services
  • Nutrition management
  • Dressing assistance
  • Physical therapy support
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Safety procedures
  • Case management experience
  • Medical charting
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility support
  • Care plan adherence
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate client care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Recording vital signs
  • Crisis intervention
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Schedule management
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation
  • Progress documentation
  • Patient transport
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • ADL support
  • Toileting assistance
  • [State] Driver's license
  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient education
  • Community activities
  • Pain management
  • Meal preparation
  • Client safety and first aid

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Achieved my goals by completing the task at hand with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Home Health Aide
  • CPR Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Volunteer Work
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Acting and Theater
  • Creative Writing
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Photography
  • Fashion
  • Graphic Design
  • Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
  • Blogging
  • Music
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Web Development and Design
  • Video Game Design
  • Virtual Reality
  • Video Gaming
  • App Development
  • 3D Printing
  • Hiking
  • Playing Sports
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering
  • Horseback Riding
  • Gardening
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Adventure Travel
  • Train Travel
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Food Tourism
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Road Trips
  • Gym Workouts
  • Martial Arts
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Wine Tasting
  • Food Blogging
  • Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
  • Food Photography
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends

Assessments

Assessments
  • Retail Skills: Shelf Stocking — Proficient
  • July 2019
  • Measures a candidate's ability to receive and store merchandise or product.
  • Full results: Proficient
  • Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient
  • August 2019
  • Responding to customer situations with sensitivity.
  • Logic & Critical Thinking — Completed
  • Using logic to solve problems.
  • Full results: Completed
  • Call Center Customer Service — Completed
  • Applying customer service skills in a call center setting.
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Timeline

Home Health Aide
Americas Home Health Services
11.2024 - Current
Writer
self-employed
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide (HHA)
True Care Home Health Care Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
Jewelry Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2017 - 09.2017
Crew Member
Burger King
10.2016 - 02.2017
Kmart Associate
Kmart
08.2013 - 10.2015
Los Angeles Film School
Bachelor of Science from Writing for film & TV
Reading High School
High school or equivalent from GENERAL
Takira TorresScreenwriter/Home Health Aide
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