Holly Butler
Hiawatha,IA
Summary
Caring Pet Sitter brings experience in medication administration and basic animal care. Attentive and detail-oriented with passion for helping pet owners feel confident and at ease about pets' welfare while away. Dedicated Pet Sitter with advanced knowledge of animal care and client relationship management. Well-versed in stringently following owner instructions for pet medication, dietary needs and daily care. Energetic [Job Title] comfortable with handling dogs of all breeds and sizes. Committed to well-being of dogs and peace of mind of owners. Knowledgeable in area's best walking routes and dog parks. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Daycare Attendant
Camp Bow Wow Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IA
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Improved health of pets by advising owners on optimal approaches.
- Boosted animal health for [Type] and [Type] by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Child Care Worker
Way Point South
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Developed healthy relationships with [Number] children to provide support and guidance in learning.
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Nurse Aide
Willow Gardens
Marion, IA
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
- Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Education
Certificate - Nurse Aide Study
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA11.1993
High School Diploma -
Louisa Muscatine High School
Letts, IA05.1982
Skills
- Species-specific temperament knowledge
- Grooming best practices
- Care Plan Adherence
- Client communication
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Dog Daycare Attendant
Camp Bow Wow Cedar Rapids
08.2016 - 01.2022
Child Care Worker
Way Point South
09.2009 - 08.2016
Nurse Aide
Willow Gardens
06.2004 - 12.2006
Certificate - Nurse Aide Study
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma -
Louisa Muscatine High School
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