Cyndi V.     Age 62      Female      New Haven  - 321 Eastern St.   Member ID: 4503  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi My name is Cyndi. I am a Childcare Technician, which means I have a Certificate for Infant & Childcare. I have over 12 years of Childcare experience working with children ages Newborn to 16 years of age. I have worked in a Childrens Hospital, I was a Private Nanny, plus I worked for the Public School System. I am from a big family & was always surrounded by children. I never married & I have no children. I love children, they keep you young at heart. Everyday is a Challenge & Adventure which makes the job very rewarding. I love to read, bake, swim, laugh, walk, cook, listen to music, play all kinds of games, sing. I have excellent references.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: No  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Lutheran        Work Experience & Education Background   8 years experience, 2 references I was a Private Caregiver for the past 8 years. My Pt. was a 90 year old Bed-Ridden man with several medical issues. He depended on me for all his everyday needs. Cooked, cleaned, dressed, bathed, fed.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Dressing Grooming assistance      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance   Urostomy Care   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Amputee      Bedridden      Cancer      Congestive Heart Failure      Dementia      Diabetes      Dialysis      Hearing Impairment      Incontinence (diapers)   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in: None Provided   Desired Start Date: October 20, 2011  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or $1200 - $1400/month  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I love working with Seniors, They need to be loved & cared for in there Golden Years. They need someone strong & dependable to rely on. I was blessed to be with such a wonderful family. He was like my Second Dad. I enjoyed making him laugh, cooking for him, just having great conversations & knowing he was happy & content even though he was going through tough times.        References   Joanne Aviles  I have known Joanne for over 30 years. I first took care of her children, then I helped out when she was sick, took care of her Mom & then her Dad who passed away in Sept. 2010. I also took care of her Grandchildren. They have been my Second Family for Many Years.      Jan Wright  I have known Jan for over 3 years. She was my Pts. Private Dialysis Nurse. We became Co-workers & now we are friends. She ia an excellent nurse & a very caring person. She would do anything for you.