Kennel Attendant Resume Example Encore Vet Group

KENNEL ATTENDANT

Summary

Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

Skills

Organizational skills
Team building
Analytical
Multitasking

Planning
Time management
Critical thinking
Computer skills

Experience

Kennel Attendant, Encore Vet Group, June 2018-CurrentWashington , DC

Cleaned cages in accordance with health code requirements to ensure sanitary environment for animals.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Promoted optimal [Type] and [Type] health by feeding and watering every animal on regular schedule.
Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.

Nanny, Bright Horizons Family Solutons, July 2019-July 2020Wilmington , DE

Provided direct-care services for [Number] children of varying ages, promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of [Number] and [Number] years old to stimulate development.
Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
Supervised children during parental absences.
Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.

Waitress, Life Care Centers Of America, June 2016-February 2017Kennewick , WA

Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.

Education and Training

GEDMichigan State University, City

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