Selene Garces
Zapata,TX
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Retama Manor Nursing Home
Rio Grande City, TX
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
- Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
- Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
- Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
- Encouraged socialization among residents by organizing group games or outings.
- Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
- Provided one-on-one support to those who required additional assistance.
- Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
- Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
CNA Supervisor
Río Grande City Nursing & Rehab
Rio Grande City, TX, Tx.
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Monitored the quality of care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Interacted with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists as needed.
- Assisted in developing schedules for CNA staff ensuring adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Performed regular evaluations of CNAs to assess their competency level in providing patient care.
- Resolved conflicts between CNAs or between CNAs and other departments as needed.
- Organized and conducted monthly staff meetings to ensure clear communication of expectations.
CNA
Starr County Hospital
Rio Grande City, TX, Tx.
11.1992 - 07.2003
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
High School Diploma -
RGC High School
Rio Grande City, TX05-1991
Activity Director
STC
McAllen, TXSkills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program Development
- Activity Organization
- Patient Evaluations
- Team Management
- Excellent Organizational Abilities
Timeline
Activity Director
Retama Manor Nursing Home
02.2015 - 05.2020
CNA Supervisor
Río Grande City Nursing & Rehab
09.2006 - 06.2012
CNA
Starr County Hospital
11.1992 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
RGC High School
Activity Director
STC