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Vicki Demirozu, home care expert

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Vicki Demirozu is a 30-year veteran in the home care industry and founder of Giving Care with Grace, an educational platform aimed at improving the client and caregiver experience.

About Vicki

Vicki Demirozu is a 30-year veteran in the home care industry. She worked as a multi-unit operator for Kelly Home Care followed by her tenure as a National Director of Personal Care and Support for Interim HealthCare. She is the founding member of Giving Care with Grace, an educational platform aimed at improving the client and caregiver experience.

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