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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, TX
05-1991

Activity Director

STC
McAllen, TX

Skills

  • 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
Selene Garces