CYNTHIA J. Ashton

• Participated in writer''s workshops and conferences, honing skills and networking with other industry professionals.
• Met deadline by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills.
• Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
• "Breaking Free from Satan's Web" is available on many platforms. Is based on my experience in New Age.
• Presently I am working on my 2nd book

My dad was residing on his own and I noticed dementia was starting in 2020. I moved my dad to my house. My brother and I cared for our dad right to the end.

• Assisted my dad with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help my dad achieve nutritional objectives.
• Improved my dad's comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

• Improved patient's satisfaction with recreational services by regularly soliciting feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Planned and evaluated recreation and programs with recreation director to support community.
• Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
• Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 45 yrs. old and 100 yrs. old.
• Increased community participation in recreational programs by developing and implementing engaging activities.
• Managed timesheets for recreation attendants,entertainment, and speakers to provide prompt payment.
• Maintained safe and clean facilities at all times, conducting regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
• Collaborated with other departments within the organization to address shared concerns or identify opportunities for cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
• Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
• Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.

*My position was sadly deleted due to health care cuts in 2017.

My mom sadly had a stroke in front of me at home. Even though she was in care in the hospital, I was very involved with her care every single day. My mom had aphasia due to the stroke, and I had to advocate for her. I would bring her home on weekends twice a month, Friday-Sunday evening.

• Maintained clean, safe, and environment
• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Ensured my mom's safety by closely monitoring her health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
• I would accompany my mom to medical appointments, and shopping trips.
• Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance.
• Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support my mom's nutritional needs.
• Assisted her with self-administered medications.
• Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
• Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep my mom mentally alert.
• Served as an advocate for the rights of my mom receiving personal care at the personal care home.
• Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

I had the privilege of working on the Palliative Care Unit - 3 East for a term position. This position holds a special place in my heart.

• Scheduled events in recreation on the unit and monitored facility conditions.
• Planned and evaluated recreation activities and programs which were planned appropriately for each patient.
• Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 30's - 90 year olds.
• Maintained safe and clean facilities at all times, conducting regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
• Most days were 1:1 visits with patients and catering to their needs and did whatever I could for them before they passed.

• Improved resident's satisfaction with recreational services by regularly soliciting feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
• Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
• Coordinated volunteers to assist with events and scheduled activities.
• Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of residents.
• Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
• Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
• Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in residents mental acuity and physical abilities.
• Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
• Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
• Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
• Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.