Kaitlyn Lundblad
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional with a track record of success in effectively managing multiple priorities and exceeding team goals. Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude and take on additional responsibilities to contribute to overall team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter/ Dogsitter/ Housesitter
Self-employeed
06.2018 - Current
- I maintain the house setting making sure that everything stays in order while the family I am working for enjoys their time away from home
- I also overnight dog sit for families that are going on vacations or trips that don't allow dogs or pets
- I make sure the pets are well taken care of and their routines are followed to ensure that they are not stressed while their families are away
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Answered telephone and doorbell, took messages, and relayed information to owner.
- Maintained lawn and outdoor property for house to appear “lived-in.”
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages, or home services.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Set security system using passcode and kept appropriately armed while at property and away.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
Server/Customer Service
Linda's Yogurt & Deli
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported needs of 100s of customers- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for a local frozen yogurt and deli with social relevancy and intentionality.
Babysitter/Child Caretaker
Jazzercise Inc
06.2018 - 12.2019
- I cared for up to 15 kids of various ages in the babysitting room making sure they were taken care of and safe while the parents worked out so they were able to workout without worrying about their kids
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Education
Undergraduate - Veterinary Technician Program
Penn Foster
Online, CA04.2025
Undergraduate - General education courses
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA04.2025
Undergraduate - Studied psychology targeted towards animal cognition
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Sage Creek High School
Carlsbad, CA06.2022
Skills
- Animal Handling
- Inquisitive
- Willing to Learn new Skills
- Time Management
- Dependable
- Conflict resolution
- Patient
- Good with Kids
- Overnight care
- Reliability
- Personable nature
- Creative problem solving
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Managing routines
- Positive reinforcement
- Critical thinking
- Schedule management
- Active listening
- Following directions
- Positive and professional
- Multitasking and organization
- Calm demeanor
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Customer service
- Adaptive team player
- Punctuality and reliability
- Stress management
- Coordination
Activities Achievements
- Link Crew Leader/Welcome incoming freshmen to SCHS, Sage Creek High School, 08/01/20, 06/30/22, Created and led activities with the freshmen to build relationships with them so they would feel welcomed on our campus.
- Carlsbad Junior Lifeguard AID, Carlsbad Junior Lifeguard Program, 07/01/21, 06/30/21, I helped out the lifeguards during the Junior Lifeguards camp to ensure the kids got the best experience. I learned how to work with younger kids.
- Career Camp, SeaWorld San Diego, 07/01/18, 06/30/21, At this camp I got to go behind the scenes for a week at SeaWorld San Diego and talk to all the different animal behaviorists about their jobs. I also learned how to handle different animals and what food preparation was necessary.
- Snackshack Worker, Carlsbad Youth Baseball (CYB), 07/01/16, 09/30/19, This was a volunteer customer service job where I handled money, took orders and served customers burgers, hotdogs, nachos as well as other ballpark foods and sweets.
Certification
- CPR/AED (BLS) Certified, American CRP Care Association - 12/08/24
Timeline
Server/Customer Service
Linda's Yogurt & Deli
03.2020 - 08.2022
Babysitter/ Dogsitter/ Housesitter
Self-employeed
06.2018 - Current
Babysitter/Child Caretaker
Jazzercise Inc
06.2018 - 12.2019
Undergraduate - General education courses
Palomar College
Undergraduate - Studied psychology targeted towards animal cognition
Eckerd College
High School Diploma - undefined
Sage Creek High School
Undergraduate - Veterinary Technician Program
Penn Foster
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