Rebecca Rosales
Pet Care Specialist
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Energetic Pet Care Specialist comfortable with handling dogs of all breeds and sizes. Committed to the well-being of dogs and peace of mind of owners. Reliable and punctual with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory, and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Kind and attentive with over half a decade of experience. Dedicated to guaranteeing each dog gets necessary to exercise and attention on each walk.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Specialist
Self Employed Services
Hermiston, OR
01.2015 - 08.2021
- Exercised dogs on leads and at dog parks.
- Maintained relationships with local veterinarians in case of emergencies.
- Communicated with clients about schedules, requirements and animal personalities.
- Spent time with cats to provide companionship and human contact.
- Administered regular and special medications for pets.
- Boosted animal health for dogs and cats by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Worked with more than 3+ animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services
Caregiver
Avamere At Hermiston
Hermiston, OR
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, and managed laundry.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the patient's health status to the case manager.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support, and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hermiston High School
Hermiston, ORSkills
Positive pet interaction
Pet feeding and care
On and off-leash walks
Pet exercise
Pet waste removal
Customer service and assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Avamere At Hermiston
02.2019 - 07.2022
Pet Care Specialist
Self Employed Services
01.2015 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Hermiston High School