Cynthia Hardy
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in supporting individuals and their families with diverse needs. Passionate about providing compassionate care and enhancing the quality of life for those I serve. Eager to leverage my skills in a Direct Support Professional role to continue making a positive impact. Willing to relocate. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heart saver First Aid CPR AED Program
Vital Partners, LLC
07.2025 - 07.2027
- Modules completed Child and Adult CPR, AED, and infant CPR
DSP Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Buckeye Residential Solutions
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Caregiver cared-for individuals with disabilities. Maintained a safe and clean environment Medication Certification CPR AED Assist individuals with their everyday activities
Front Desk Receptionist
Greenbriar Health Care Centers
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Answered the telephone and directed the calls to the proper destination Directed visitors to the appropriate rooms, as desired Prepared new staff paperwork for employment Prepared coffee and other beverages for clients, visitors, and staff Maintained a safe and clean environment Locked the equipment up before vacating the premises
DSP Direct Support Professional
Turning Point Healthcare Services LLC
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Assist individuals with their everyday activities Academic assistance for individuals with disabilities Accompany individuals within the community
DSP Direct Support Professional House Manager
Penny s Behavioral Healthcare
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Budget funds for the household. Transported individuals to and from appointments and trained staff. Scheduled staff to work with individuals with disabilities Assigned duties to staff Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents Monitor medication given to residents Dissolved disputes within the household
Tenant Associate
Levy GardenAssistant Living
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Assistant to the elderly population living at Levy Garden Apartments Assists clients with their everyday activities. Assist clients with their bathing, perform duties as a waiter, serving meals to clients and cleaning up the eating area after each meal. Clean residents apartment to maintain a safe and clean environment.
Skilled Development Aide
Easter Seals of Youngstown
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist clients with their daily activities at the Easter Seals Center I also serves as the clients bus aide during their ride home from the center each day of the week.
Certified Nursing Assistant
COMFORT KEEPERS HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2014 - 11.2016
- I worked taking care of my father. My father had suffered from having a stroke and several mini strokes. I cooked meals, did my dad s ADL S. I took care of all my fathers financial needs. I kept accurate documentation of my fathers vital signs to report to his visiting doctor. I transported my dad to and from all outings
Residential Monitor
Compass Family Community Services
04.2010 - 05.2015
- Assist clients with their everyday activities. Answered incoming phones. Kept accurate records of clients whereabouts within the group home, as well as in the community. Transported clients to and from outings. Monitored clients intake of medications. Filed clients records in proper order each night before leaving the shift.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
ETI
Niles, OH01.2016
Bachelors Degree - undefined
Youngstown State University
01.1991
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), To complete
- Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), To complete
- Certified Nursing Assistant, To complete
- Finance, To complete
- Health Care, To complete
- Nursing, To complete
- Passionate, To complete
- Patient Assessment, To complete
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), To complete
- First Aid And Preparedness, To complete
- Success Driven, To complete
- Receptive, To complete
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue], which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
CPR
LANGUAGES
English, Native/Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Exploring various forms of art, such as [activity 1], [activity 2], and [activity 3], to nurture creativity and personal growth
Timeline
Heart saver First Aid CPR AED Program
Vital Partners, LLC
07.2025 - 07.2027
DSP Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Buckeye Residential Solutions
01.2024 - 08.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Greenbriar Health Care Centers
09.2023 - 01.2024
DSP Direct Support Professional
Turning Point Healthcare Services LLC
04.2022 - 09.2023
DSP Direct Support Professional House Manager
Penny s Behavioral Healthcare
04.2020 - 08.2021
Tenant Associate
Levy GardenAssistant Living
03.2019 - 07.2019
Skilled Development Aide
Easter Seals of Youngstown
08.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
COMFORT KEEPERS HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2014 - 11.2016
Residential Monitor
Compass Family Community Services
04.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelors Degree - undefined
Youngstown State University
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
ETI
ABOUT ME
I have a drivers license