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Cynthia E.

Cynthia E.

$20.00 / hr

Colorado Springs, CO

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About Cynthia

As you can see from my education, I always wanted to be a nurse ( like my Mom who was a Director of Nursing.) Instead I had a career with Colgate-Palmolive as a Region Sales & Marketing Manager. Now, most importantly, I provide compassionate, loving & skilled care. This allows family members to know that their loved ones are cared for -- like I would care for my own family. I truly love caregiving and want to improve my clients' quality of life! Additionally, because of my education and training, I can provide accurate and perceptive feedback when it's required or requested. This is critical when things may need to be assessed & you need to trust in my care & judgement. However, it is the little things that mean all the difference between caregivers. I am firm when needed; and I am often the only healthcare team member that can get them to do their exercises or bathing routines. They trust me!! It is up to me to establish that I know AND want what is best for them! I do medication prompting, all ADLs , great meal preparation, light to heavy housekeeping , errands, activities (usually whatever's needed.) Also, I know their favorite foods/shows & I can go through family pictures and know all of the family members' names -- including the great grandchildren! I can communicate with family members - as desired - through daily Google logs, texts, Skype, Zoom & FaceTime. Secondarily, my goal is for the family not to have to worry during these often stressful times. They know that I truly love their Mom/Dad, Wife/Husband. And ultimately-- that is what matters!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • Holiday Shifts

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Respite Family Caregiver

Jan 2016 - Present
Respite Caregiver for Mother In Law
Provide once a month care from one day to one week. Includes : medication prompting, meal preparation, and companionship for my 88 year old mother in law with some dementia. Also involved O2 and transfers.
Jan 2016 - Present

24 Hour Caregiver in an Assisted Care Home

Apr 2018 - Present
Margaret A Malone Family
Provide 24 hour care for a 93 year old woman with dementia, including: vitals, medication prompting; assistance with all ADLs; companionship; take to all exercise classes, games and social activities; meal preparation; & light housekeeping. Drive client to church and other activities to increase quality of life. Communication with family members through daily log online, Skype and FaceTime.
Apr 2018 - Present

In Home Caregiver

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
Thomas & Betty Jo Evans
In Home Caregiver to a 83 year old man with dementia and prior stroke victim & his wife a 75 year old woman with vascular dementia. Care including: medication prompting; assistance with some ADLs, meal preparation, bathing, oral care, meal preparation, shopping & light housekeeping. Also included companionship, activities, driving to activities, appointments and errands. Assistance with wheelchair & communication with son & daughter with daily logs online and calls when necessary. Stayed overnight when necessary.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

In Home 24 Hour Caregiver & Hospice Intermediary

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Martha Trail
In Home 24 hour Caregiver for a 92 year old dementia woman working closely with Hospice & family members. Care included: total assistance transfers; medication administration with doctor orders changing on a weekly & daily basis; all ADL including - vitals, O2, oral & bathing care, feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, pericare and catheter care. Provided daily log to family members and hospice nurses. Provided compassionate end of life support to patient and multiple family members.
Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

In Home Caregiver

Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
Multiple Short term Clients
In home caregiver for many families providing short term care. Clients included: Post Surgical Care, PT follow up care, Speech Therapy follow up care, Dementia care, Hospice care, Chemotherapy assistance care, Multiple Sclerosis assistance & companionship care.
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

Family Caregiver

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
My Husband’s Caregiver
Provided care for my husband that was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Helped with all care during 5 weeks from diagnosis, chemotherapy and Hospice care.
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

Family Primary Caregiver

Oct 2011 - May 2012
Mother’s Caregiver & Worked with Hospice
In Home family caregiver with my mother diagnosed with Stage IV Uterine Cancer. Provided care during chemotherapy and Hospice care.
Oct 2011 - May 2012

Respite Family Caregiver & Primary with Hospice

Jan 2000 - Nov 2008
Dad’s Respite Caregiver
Respite caregiver for my father for 8 years of 3X week dialysis, surgeries, and Stage IV Pharyngeal Cancer - which included radiation, chemotherapy and then Hospice care.
Jan 2000 - Nov 2008

Region Sales & Marketing / Distribution Manager

Jun 1992 - Jun 2000
Colgate Palmolive - Science Diet
Managed sales & distribution teams for Colgate- Palmolive (Science Diet) Hired , trained & managed for Pet & Vet channel. Implemented & created national & regional sales, advertising, merchandising and promotional plans. Multiple manager recognition awards.
Jun 1992 - Jun 2000

Promotion Associate, Area Manager, Region Manager & Zone Manager

Nov 1985 - May 1992
American Consulting Corporation
Hired, trained and managed sales reps , promotion associates, merchandisers for Fortune 100 companies. Largest & fastest growing sales promotion agencies in US. Four promotions in 7 years. Managed from Texas to Washington state. Won many agency awards and Reggie Awards for clients: Citicorp, Mattel, Quaker Oats, Pepsi, Colgate Palmolive.
Nov 1985 - May 1992

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
Colorado Springs, CO
Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

Beth El School of Nursing

Jan 1983 - Jan 1984
Colorado Springs, CO
Jan 1983 - Jan 1984

Clinical Rotation at BethEl School of Nursing

Jan 1983 - May 1983
Aspen Living Care
Worked my clinical rotation as a CNA doing vitals, ADLs including bathing, feeding. Worked with nursing staff to increase the quality of care.
Jan 1983 - May 1983

Clinical rotation during BethEl School of Nursing

Jan 1983 - May 1983
Memorial Hospital
Worked with nursing staff to provide CNA care including: vitals, bathing, oral care and feeding. Part of clinical rotations on Medical floors.
Jan 1983 - May 1983

University of Colorado at Boulder

Jan 1980 - Jan 1982
Boulder, CO
Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

Internship

Sep 1977 - May 1979
Goodwill Industries & Cheyenne Village
Worked with director of nursing and social worker with physically and mentally disabled residents. Did vitals, helped focus on job skills and helped with interpersonal and health skills.
Sep 1977 - May 1979

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