SELENA ALVAREZ SANCHES
Topeka,KS
Summary
Certified nurse aide skilled in tending to elderly, psychiatric disorders, disabled, and chronically ill patients. Caring for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Prepared meals, performed light housekeeping, assisted with personal hygiene, ran errands, and provided companionship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Tanglewood Health & Rehabilitation
Topeka, KS
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced elderly residents '' quality of life by providing compassionate, attentive care and companionship.
- Maintained resident confidentiality and demonstrated respect for personal boundaries at all times, fostering a comfortable environment for open communication and trust building.
- Expedited communication between healthcare team members by actively participating in shift change report meetings and conveying relevant patient information effectively.
Certified Nurse Aide
The Gardens At Aldersgate
Topeka, KS
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on basic healthcare practices and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in patient care techniques.
Certified Nurse Aide
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Reading, PA
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to calm emotionally agitated or combative resident, ensuring safety for all.
- Documented behavioral patterns, food intake, and psychological changes in electronic health records.
- Supported the physical well-being of patients through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely reporting of any concerns or changes to supervising nurse.
Certified Nurse Aide
Good Shepherd
Bethlehem, PA
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered high-quality care to residents in a long term care facility.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Country Meadows
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted residents with dementia with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship throughout day, engaging residents in conversation and activities.
- Provided physical and emotional support to residents and families, while delivering services to residents with terminal conditions.
Certified Nurse Aide
Brewster Place
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Helped residents with dementia with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Communicated with nurses and other caregivers to exchange information about resident conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
- Supported residents with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting residents, and assisting them in walking and exercising.
CASHIER
Taco Bell
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.
- Collected payment for customer purchases.
- Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change.
Education
Associate's Degree - Health Sciences
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Topeka High School
Topeka, KS05.2020
CERTIFICATE - CNA/HHA - Nursing
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS03.2019
Skills
- Bilingual
- Reliable
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork
- Public speaking
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
English - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Tanglewood Health & Rehabilitation
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
The Gardens At Aldersgate
02.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Nurse Aide
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
04.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nurse Aide
Good Shepherd
05.2021 - 04.2023
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Country Meadows
06.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Nurse Aide
Brewster Place
05.2019 - 05.2020
CASHIER
Taco Bell
11.2018 - 05.2019
Associate's Degree - Health Sciences
Northampton Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Topeka High School
CERTIFICATE - CNA/HHA - Nursing
Washburn Tech