Sarah Chavez
La Jara
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Rio Grande Rehab Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Adept at bathing, grooming, toileting, transferring and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Strong personal connections with residents and their families. While maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. HIPPA compliment. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Rio Grande Rehab Center
La Jara, CO
04.2016 - 11.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Dietary Aide
San Luis Valley Regional Medicial Center
Alamosa, CO
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Prepared and served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and patient needs.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of food and supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in food preparation areas.
- Monitored meal service times to enhance efficiency and improve patient satisfaction.
Education
License Number 00717930 - CNA
Trinidad Junior College
Alamosa, CO10-2005
High School Diploma -
Centauri High School
La Jara, CO05-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
CNA
Rio Grande Rehab Center
04.2016 - 11.2025
Dietary Aide
San Luis Valley Regional Medicial Center
05.2012 - 11.2015
License Number 00717930 - CNA
Trinidad Junior College
High School Diploma -
Centauri High School