Ella Bontrager

• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Played game and read books to young children.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
• Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.

• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
• Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
• Fed, watered and cared for dogs and pigs
• Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
• Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
• Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors.
• Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
• Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.

I read to abused dogs, or just dogs afraid of human interaction. This allows them to be comfortable with whoever is lucky enough to adopt them.