Yolanda Beuving
Summary
Experienced cafe assistant with seven years in customer service and one year dedicated to child care, emphasizing positive child development. Proven track record of maintaining composure under pressure while delivering effective support. Three years of animal care experience, highlighting skills in grooming and feeding, with a strong commitment to animal welfare.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Carer to family member
Self employed
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2025.02 - 2026.04
- Facilitated communication between patients and their families for better understanding of care plan progressions.
- Worked collaboratively with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
Café assistant
Stephens house & Gardens
London
2017.01 - 2024.12
- Work at stephen avenue house since 2017. Work in the café that is next to the park. Making coffees, taking orders, cleaning duties, preparing food, stockcheck & making sure everything is clean and customers are happy.
- Moved to the UK from The Netherlands in 2016
Care assistant
Leveste care
Emmen
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Assisted patients with many aspects of essential nursing care
- Changed patient's bed linen and remade their beds to agreed standards
- Served patients food and drink, and assisted their dietary needs
- Assisted patients using the toilet, and gave out and collected bedpans
- Assisted patients with washing and dressing in a dignified and respectful manner
- Assisted patients with mobility, using aids including walking sticks, wheelchairs and hoists
- Assisted healthcare professionals with minor procedures
- Talked to and comforted patients and their families to help reassure them
Childcare
Hostfamily
Emmen
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Assisted patients with many aspects of essential nursing care
- Changed patient's bed linen and remade their beds to agreed standards.
- Served patients food and drink, and assisted their dietary needs.
- Assisted patients using the toilet, and gave out and collected bedpans.
- Assisted patients with washing and dressing in a dignified and respectful manner.
- Assisted patients with mobility, using aids including walking sticks, wheelchairs and hoists.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with minor procedures.
- Talked to and comforted patients and their families to help reassure them.
Care assistant
Leveste care
Emmen
2009.01 - 2011.01
- Developed trust and friendship with clients to help put them at ease.
- Encouraged learning and development for clients with disabilities.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of any health and safety issues affecting the client.
- Planned and supervised fun and stimulating social activities and trips for clients.
- Provided basic care depending on the individual needs of the client.
- Provided personal care to people who needed help and support with everyday tasks, such as helping the client to wash, dress, feed themselves, go to the toilet and move around.
- Encouraged clients to do personal and social tasks for themselves when appropriate.
Warehouse assistant
V&D
Zaandam
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Processed returned orders back to stock.
- Worked to set targets quickly and accurately to ensure productivity levels were met.
- Performed general warehouse duties as required, including keeping the warehouse clean and tidy.
- Wore safety shoes, protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
Animal care assistant
Animal shelter
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Walk dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the shelter as often as is necessary.
- Perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
Education
Care assistant level 1 - Healthcare
Drenthe college
Emmen, The Netherlands 2009.01 - 1 2011
Skills
- Flexibility
- Patient care
- Multitasking
- dedicated and driven
- Attentive listener
- Self-motivation
- Quick learner
- Home cleaning techniques
- In-home care
- Meal and snack preparation
- Disability support
- Personal care
- Housekeeping
- Food preparation
- Till balancing accuracy
- Customer interface
- Patience and composure
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Special dietary requirements knowledge
- Ice cream machine operation
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Table service
- Dish washing
- Preparing customer orders
- Food safety knowledge
Languages
Dutch
Flemish
English
Web Profiles
Facebook Profile
Additional Information
Dutch moved to the UK 2016 , eligible to work in the UK. Speak Dutch and English
Timeline
Carer to family member
Self employed
2025.02 - 2026.04
Café assistant
Stephens house & Gardens
2017.01 - 2024.12
Care assistant
Leveste care
2012.01 - 2015.01
Childcare
Hostfamily
2011.01 - 2012.01
Care assistant
Leveste care
2009.01 - 2011.01
Care assistant level 1 - Healthcare
Drenthe college
2009.01 - 1 2011
Warehouse assistant
V&D
2007.01 - 2008.01
Animal care assistant
Animal shelter
2004.01 - 2007.01