Cindy Smith
Peer Support Provider at International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (formerly Gia Allemand Foundation)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid USAApr, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Peer Support Provider
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Jun 2018 - Present
In this non-clinical role, I help my clients cope with difficult days. I guide my clients to understand their new diagnosis, navigate treatment options, and how to find a provider. I connect them to resources and individuals to improve their health and wellness and teach them to advocate for themselves or their loved ones. I also share my lived experiences to inspire hope. In this non-clinical role, I help my clients cope with difficult days. I guide my clients to understand their new diagnosis, navigate treatment options, and how to find a provider. I connect them to resources and individuals to improve their health and wellness and teach them to advocate for themselves or their loved ones. I also share my lived experiences to inspire hope.
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Vicious Cycle: Making PMDD Visible
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Mar 2019 - Jan 2021
I helped increase PMDD awareness in print and digital media and ensured accurate and appropriate information was portrayed. Raised awareness of PMDD's broader issues, including misdiagnosis, social costs, need for research, and better treatment options. Provide a platform to enable others to get involved in the PMDD Awareness movement for a more significant impact. I helped increase PMDD awareness in print and digital media and ensured accurate and appropriate information was portrayed. Raised awareness of PMDD's broader issues, including misdiagnosis, social costs, need for research, and better treatment options. Provide a platform to enable others to get involved in the PMDD Awareness movement for a more significant impact.
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Mental Health Kokua
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mental Health Residential Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
My role as a residential assistant was to educate and motivate emotionally or mentally disabled adults toward community living through example and mentoring within a residential setting. I created plans to provide social, recreational, educational, and vocational activities that seek to expand the residents’ interests. Assist residents in the attainment of mutual treatment and program goals. Assist in documenting resident records; making progress notes, monthly summaries, service plans, and required forms.
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Wilson Homecare
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hospice Nursing Assistant
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2011
My duties as a nursing assistant vary depending on a client’s condition. I cared for patients who were terminally ill and rehab. My primary responsibilities were to shower assist, bed bath assist, oral/denture care, shaving, skin care, dressing, foot/nail care, R.O.M. exercises, transfer with Hoyer lift, preparations, set-up meals for clients, assist with feeding, catheter care, take vital signs and companionship. My duties as a nursing assistant vary depending on a client’s condition. I cared for patients who were terminally ill and rehab. My primary responsibilities were to shower assist, bed bath assist, oral/denture care, shaving, skin care, dressing, foot/nail care, R.O.M. exercises, transfer with Hoyer lift, preparations, set-up meals for clients, assist with feeding, catheter care, take vital signs and companionship.
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Education
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2022 - 2023
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Bachelor's degree -
2020 - 2021
Western New Mexico University
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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