Vida Grange

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Victoria EdwardsHome Manager

Victoria has worked in Health and Social care since 2007, joining Vida in 2021. Throughout this time Victoria has managed different services, primarily for large providers. This has included leading a home to achieve outstanding in caring domain, supporting at regional level, turning a service around following inspection and commissioning a new service. Victoria’s role is to lead the team at Vida Grange to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered to our residents with a dignified and professional approach. Victoria loves to spend time with the residents at Vida Grange, learning about their interesting lives and utilising this information to deliver the best possible care.

Vida’s approach to dementia care ensures the resident is at the heart of everything we do which has a positive impact on the lives of those we support.

Helen ShawDeputy Home Manager

Helen is a Registered Mental Health nurse who joined Vida Grange as a member of the core team in November 2016. Helen has worked in healthcare for over 22 years, mostly in the NHS. She gained a higher certificate of education in healthcare and a degree in health and social care before becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Helen is a trained PIDC facilitator and soon progressed to a House Manager in 2020 and Deputy Home Manager in 2021.

Working at Vida allows me to be a part of a forward thinking team that delivers person centred care. It can be challenging but most of all it is rewarding working alongside others, all making a positive difference to people on their dementia journey.

Megan KettlewellDeputy Home Manager

Megan has worked in health & social care for the last five years after receiving her Masters in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has been part of the team at Vida since October 2018 and previously worked in a variety of care settings including community care, dual diagnosis, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Vida is a very special place and it has given me a new understanding of the true meaning of care. It’s so refreshing coming to work every day and being able to manage a team of like-minded individuals who have the resident’s best interests in their every thought. Vida continues to make a positive influence in the understanding of Dementia care; and I am proud I get to be part of this.

Hannah ZoltieDeputy Manager

Hannah is a registered mental health nurse who qualified with an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Nursing and a Degree in Clinical Nursing Practice.
Choosing to focus her practice in dementia care Hannah has worked for the NHS Continuing Health Care Team as well as a Memory Nurse across Leeds and Bradford.
Having joined Vida in 2019 as a Senior Nurse, Hannah was shortlisted for the ‘Good Nurse’ award at The Great British Care Awards 2020; Hannah is now a Deputy Manager.
‘I love working for Vida, the ethos of person centred care shines through the whole team, it is very special to be part of.’

John GarciaOperations Manager

John joined Vida Hall in 2023, he has significant operational, facilities and people management experience. John is responsible for for the day to day operation at Vida Hall, allowing Victoria to focus on maintaining excellent standard of care.

Fabbio BuccioHead Chef

Fabbio has over 25 years of experience in the catering industry. He joined Vida Grange in 2022 as a Chef, and in 2023 he stepped up as the Head Chef. Fabbio is responsible for managing the daily operations in the kitchen and ensuring that residents receive nutritious food daily. He works closely with family members and the care team to create customised meals for each resident. Fabbio is committed to providing high-quality food and follows the motto of TEAM – Together Everybody Achieves More.

Helen PlattReceptionist

Helen is responsible for the front of house at Vida Grange. Helen joined Vida Healthcare in 2019 and has a wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding of front of house. Helen is here for all staff, residents and their families and finds it is most essential that visitors are always greeted with a warm, caring and compassionate welcoming greeting.

I am very proud to work & maintain the Ethos we have at Vida. I truly believe in the vision we have at Vida to support our residents living with Dementia.

Lisa BowlesWellbeing Lead

Lisa joined Vida Healthcare in 2018 and brings a wealth of care and activity experience to the team. Lisa began working in the care sector in 2012 and has never looked back. Lisa’s role as Wellbeing Lead is to support and mentor the Well-Being Facilitators that work on the houses at Vida Grange whilst also supporting the residents in every aspect of their life, to form bonds and trust and to support them in their emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical Well-Being.

My passion for improving the wellbeing of our residents with dementia has grown from my experience of working for Vida. I can’t change the diagnosis of their illness but I want to make a difference to their life in a happy and positive way.

Gabriella ZaharievAdmissions Coordinator

Gabriella started working at Vida Healthcare in January 2017 as a Care Team Leader. She has over 15 years of experience in the care industry and has achieved her NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. Since joining Vida, Gabi has also completed a Leadership and Management course. In 2020, Gabi took on the role of Roster Coordinator and in 2024 became Vida Healthcare’s Admission Coordinator. Her role involves supporting and guiding families to find the right Vida care home for their loved one living with dementia.