Olivia Malinauskas
California Respite Care (202)680-3281
San Juan Capistrano,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Responsible and hardworking college student experienced in childcare, special needs caregiving, and animal care. Proven ability in customer service, supervising children with a range of needs, and working in grooming, boarding, veterinary, and dental environments. Involved in fostering and volunteering across various settings. Actively involved in school through sports, clubs, and other activities. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong teamwork, patience, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
4 Years 8 Months- Provided individualized care with hygiene, meal preparation, and daily routines.
- Supported social, emotional, and behavioral development through positive reinforcement and structured activities.
- Helped with educational tasks, homework, and recreational activities tailored to individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding daily activities and concerns by monitoring daily behavior and progress
Foster Parent
2 Months- Provided compassionate care for animals in a foster program due to behavioral issues.
- Coordinated with training professionals for routine check-ups and behavioral plans due to biting.
- Developed daily behavioral plans to support individual animal needs and improve adoptability.
Front Desk Receptionist & Kennel Assistant
9 Months- Managed front desk operations, greeting and ensuring seamless check-in and check-out processes for clients.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling through phone calls and salon management software, optimizing staff availability and client satisfaction.
- Assisted with dog care, including supervising pets, cleaning kennels, and supporting daily care routines.
- Bathed and groomed dogs
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines, as well as notifying the supervisor immediately when problems occur or escalate.
Volunteer
11 Months- Provided support during adoption events, facilitating interactions between potential adopters and animals.
- Documented animal intake information accurately, ensuring proper record-keeping for veterinary care and adoptions.
- Maintained cleanliness of shelter facilities, promoting a safe environment for animals and visitors.
- Educated visitors on animal behavior and care practices, fostering positive relationships between pets and owners.
Camp Counselor
1 Year 2 Months- Ensured camp safety and supervised children for 8+ hours every day of the week, including during field trips in populated places
- Created and led activities for the children before and after lunch.
- Made sure every child was signed in and out each day and safely brought children to their parents, even when they were picked up early.
- Provided first aid and took care of children when injured
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
- Extracurricular Activities: [Soccer & Track team]
- Volunteer Work at Saddleback Church & Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
- Honor Roll
Skills
First aid and CPR
Compassion and empathy
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Hospitality/Customer Service
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Patience and tact
Certification
- Certified CPR, [National CPR Foundation] - [2022-Now]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foster Parent
Animal Pad(630)276-8796
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Front Desk Receptionist & Kennel Assistant
The Spaw(714)376-4239
03.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Volunteer
Mission Viejo Animal Services(949)470-3045
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Special Needs Child Caregiver
California Respite Care (202)680-3281
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Camp Counselor
KG Beach Camp(949)439-8977
06.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Saddleback College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
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