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Vida Galvvin

London,London

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Carer

Self Employed
United Kingdom, London
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Attended workshops or seminars related to care giving practices or new technologies used in homecare settings.
  • Assessed safety hazards in the environment and made necessary modifications.
  • Managed medications according to instructions provided by the physician or pharmacist.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to clients' health conditions or personal matters.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client's health status and needs.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.

Restaurant Owner

Self Empoyed
Bay Of Islands , Northland New Zealand
06.1995 - 10.2015
  • Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
  • Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
  • Created promotions and special events to attract customers and boost sales.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tauranaga Girls College
Tauranga, NZ
12-1964

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication management
  • Health monitoring
  • Safety assessment
  • Meal preparation
  • Companionship services
  • Professional boundaries
  • Nutrition
  • Confidentiality and privacy
  • Compassionate communication

Affiliations

I like daily exercise to keep myself fit and healthy.

Good Nutrition is of a great interest and a must for me.

I have shown compassion for all I have done in life, from organizing staff in my business to tour guiding, and most of all, caring for the elderly

I have a great affinity for the elderly.

Timeline

Experienced Carer

Self Employed
05.2025 - Current

Restaurant Owner

Self Empoyed
06.1995 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Tauranaga Girls College

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