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CANINE CARETAKER
Summary

Helpful professional ready to bring my talents to new position in healthcare industry. Welcoming individual committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting patient observations and examining patients to detect symptoms.

Skills
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • CCTV
  • MS Office
  • Planning and coordination
  • Organization
  • Operational improvement
  • Project organization
  • Administrative support
  • Relationship development
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Communications
Experience
Canine Caretaker, The Dogwood Hotel & Day Spa, November 2018-June 2020North Sioux City, SD
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks 5 times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Administered treatments to sick or injured animals and consulted veterinarians to handle more complex concerns.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
  • Ordered, received, unloaded and stored feed and supplies for animals under care.
  • Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
  • Brushed coat, cut nails and cleaned ears to promote animal health and wellness.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Nanny , Care.Com Inc., May 2011-August 2019Sioux City, IA
  • Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Assisted children by checking homework, quizzing on various subjects.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Safely transported children to range of extracurricular activities, including dance, soccer and baseball,.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
  • Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Built relationships with children by regularly discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
Cashier/Sales Associate, Gordmans, November 2014-November 2018Sioux City, Iowa
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Layaway Associate, Kmart, August 2011-November 2014Sioux City, Iowa
  • Secured products when transporting to different areas of store to prevent merchandise damage.
  • Pleasantly helped customers by finding requested items, boosting store revenues and improving retention rates.
  • Verified invoices against delivered merchandise to check shipment accuracy.
  • Assisted customers by carrying packages and bags and securing purchases in vehicles.
  • Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
  • Assisted customers based on currently available product, promotional and policy information.
  • Communicated effectively with members of public in often crowded and noisy environments.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and monthly audits of specified segments to keep inventory current and accurate.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, including processing payments and bagging items.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
  • Explained store policies to customers during checkout, which resulted in fewer complaints to customer service desk.
  • Assessed floor displays to determine which merchandise required restocking.
Education and Training
Associate of ScienceWestern Iowa Tech Community College, , Sioux CityIAMay 2017
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Dogwood Hotel & Day Spa
  • Care.Com Inc.
  • Gordmans
  • Kmart

School Attended

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Canine Caretaker
  • Nanny
  • Cashier/Sales Associate
  • Layaway Associate

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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