CHINIE VALDEZ
Hastings
Summary
A presentable, well-mannered, and softly spoken individual with expertise as a caregiver, providing hospital-level care to the elderly. Trained in Dementia, Alzheimer's,and palliative care and competent using all manner of rest home equipment to mobilise residents and assist with personal cares. Well-liked by elderly clients and often specifically requested by residents as their preferred Caregiver. Get along well with peers and supervisors, showing a willingness to accept additional responsibilities to help the team complete their daily tasks and a calm presence in high-pressure situations. A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of the English language. Have a Restricted Class 1 Driver Licence and a reliable vehicle for work commute and available to commence immediately.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Kusina Cravings Limited Hastings
Frimley
03.2024 - Current
- I manage a food truck every Saturday with the help of my husband. We have had a good journey doing this since 2020 until COVID-19 hit the covid19 so we stopped until we decided to have a try again. I've been doing the Marketing through social media and customer service. As much as I love entertaining customers, I've been dealing with some pressure from customers in a calm attitude whenever there's a little mistake. I believe that the customer is always right. I have so much patience when dealing with people.
Photographer
E & C Photography
Frimley
02.2018 - Current
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Used traditional or digital cameras along with tripods, filters and flash attachments.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Utilized advanced lighting techniques to achieve optimal exposure and mood in photographs.
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing.
- Directed activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots.
- Conducted photo shoots annually, including weddings, portraits, and commercial photography.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Selected and adjusted subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Hair and Makeup Artist
Self Employed
Frimley
03.2011 - Current
- I've been doing hair and makeup as my part-time job only occasionally when someone wants to hire me. Lately, I've done some weddings to make the brides beautiful and enhance their natural beauty.
- Assisted customers in selecting beauty products appropriate to their skin type and color palette.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in makeup application techniques.
- Customized styles, services, and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Offered clients a catalog showcasing hairstyle, cut, and color options to meet individual preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations when applying cosmetics.
Food Truck Manager
CHICHA'S CUISINE
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
- Accepted orders and packed food for takeout and delivery.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
- Trained food truck employees to follow established safety and hygiene standards.
- Calculated operating budget, set menu prices and worked with suppliers to stock inventory.
- Monitored expenditures and identified areas to maximize budget and minimize costs.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained employee records, prepared payroll and scheduled shifts.
- Hired and supervised food truck prep cooks, cashiers and service window attendants.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Healthcare Assistant
DUART HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Caregiver
Mary Doyle Healthcare
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assigned to Reeve House - hospital wing, to manage the daily cares for up to five residents
- Performed personal cares, assisting with grooming, dressing and hygiene
- Fed residents that were not able to feed themselves
- Use the standing and sling hoist and practiced the slippery sam technique
- Washed residents in bed where required and changed bedding
- Mobilised the patient for transport to the dining room
- Guided and assisted students from EIT in their first year of Nursing, in various tasks carried out by a
- Caregiver.
Shop Assistant
Pearls & Waffles
01.2017
- Served food and beverages to order and processed payments
- Restocked all ingredients in the store
- Cleaned and tidied the shop throughout the day.
Education
Certification in Photography -
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
2015
ACE Dementia Programme Mary Doyle Healthcare -
2012
Restaurant Management
Systems Technology Institute
2009
Skills
- Palliative Cares
- Dementia & Alzheimer Care
- Customer Friendly
- Attention to Detail
- Highly Organised & Efficient
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Positive Attitude
- Social media marketing
- Event photography
- Makeup application
- Food safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Creative direction
- Budget management
- Task prioritization
- Performance measurement
- Marketing strategy
- Business intelligence
- Attention to detail
- Health and safety
- Client consultation
- Employee relations
- Active listening
- Customer relations
- Sales strategies
- Communication
- Employee reviews
- Business forecasting
- Visionary leadership
- Staffing
- Performance improvements
- Performance management
- Staff training
- Marketing strategies
- Sales tracking
- Sales management
- Vendor management
- Effective communication
- Staff training/development
- Strategize business plans
- Time management abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Partnership development
- Business growth initiatives
- Budget control
- Goal setting
- Clear communication
Timeline
Co-Owner
Kusina Cravings Limited Hastings
03.2024 - Current
Food Truck Manager
CHICHA'S CUISINE
09.2020 - 12.2020
Healthcare Assistant
DUART HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 08.2019
Photographer
E & C Photography
02.2018 - Current
Shop Assistant
Pearls & Waffles
01.2017
Hair and Makeup Artist
Self Employed
03.2011 - Current
Caregiver
Mary Doyle Healthcare
01.2010 - 01.2014
Certification in Photography -
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
ACE Dementia Programme Mary Doyle Healthcare -
Restaurant Management
Systems Technology Institute
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