Destiny Valdez-Rivas
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Experienced pet care provider with plenty of experience in managing pet sitting duties, ensuring health and comfort of animals. Recognized for strong attention to detail and ability to handle diverse pet needs. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing circumstances, ensuring care and support.
Dedicated caregiver with strong background in animal care and welfare. Skilled in feeding, grooming, and administering medications, with focus on ensuring pets well-being and comfort. Highly adaptable, known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving reliable results. Recognized for excellent communication, problem solving, and dependable nature in meeting pet owners needs.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering personalized care to clients. Expertise in managing daily routines, medication schedules, and providing emotional support. Known for strong collaborative skills and reliability in adapting to changing needs, ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employed
Fort Collins, CO
12.2022 - Current
- Managed a variety of household tasks, including mail collection, plant care, trash removal, and light cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for clients'' return.
- Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.
- Built strong relationships with repeat customers based on trustworthiness professionalism exceptional attention detail.
- Provided regular exercise routines for pets, promoting physical fitness and mental stimulation through walks, playtime, and interactive games.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized house and pet sitting services.
- Collaborated closely with homeowners regarding specific requirements or requests pertaining to property maintenance or pet care management.
- Promoted a sense of security among clients by consistently being punctual, reliable, responsible, accountable in fulfilling all assigned duties within agreed time frames.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Administered medications to pets as per owner instructions, ensuring their health and well-being during their owners'' absence.
- Enhanced the comfort of pets during their owner''s absence by adapting to each animal''s routine and preferences.
- Ensured the safety and security of clients'' homes by conducting thorough checks and implementing preventative measures.
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Maintained a flexible schedule to accommodate client needs, including last-minute bookings and extended stays.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities for both house care responsibilities and pet care tasks to ensure transparency with clients upon their return.
- Developed rapport with neighbors and community members to foster trust while maintaining the confidentiality of clients'' personal information.
Family Caregiver
Self-employeed
Fort Collins, CO
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with outside resources such as therapists or counselors to ensure comprehensive support for each family member''s unique needs.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, social outings, and errands as needed, enhancing overall mobility and engagement in community activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, maintaining their dignity and independence while ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
- Advocated for clients'' best interests in complex situations involving healthcare decisions or interactions with external service providers.
- Reduced instances of falls and injuries by implementing safety measures and regularly monitoring living environments.
- Monitored clients'' vital signs and reported any significant changes to healthcare providers promptly, contributing to early intervention efforts when necessary.
- Assisted elderly with daily living activities and physical therapies.
- Guided clients through challenging emotional situations such as grief or adjusting to new living arrangements with sensitivity and support.
- Managed medication schedules accurately, reducing potential health risks associated with missed or incorrect dosages.
- Encouraged elderly to engage in people-centered activities and participate in community.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Skills
- Trustworthiness
- Pet care
- Light cleaning/ deep cleaning
- Pet feeding
- Flexible schedule
- Clean background check
- Garden and plant care
- Time management
- Motivated
- Attention to detail
- Errands
- Building positive rapport
- Home maintenance
- Pet care expertise
Timeline
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employed
12.2022 - Current
Family Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current