Shayli Southerland
Walhalla,SC
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 along with being a kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employed
2021.01 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Dog Pet Sitter
Self-employed
2020.01 - Current
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for dogs, ensuring proper exercise, feeding, and playtime routines.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for dog care activities, ensuring the health and safety of all pets involved.
- Provided overnight pet sitting services, ensuring the comfort and security of both the dog and home.
- Handled various breeds of dogs with differing temperaments and needs, adapting care strategies accordingly.
- Built trust with pet owners through consistent communication and updates on their dog''s well-being while in my care.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques throughout all interactions with dogs, fostering a healthy bond between pet sitter and canine client.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to client concerns and addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Administered medications to dogs as needed, following owner instructions and veterinary guidelines.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
Education
High School Diploma -
D. W. Daniel High School
Central, SCHigh School Diploma -
LowCountry Connections Academy
Summerville, SC05.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Child Supervision
- Dependability
- Childcare
- Managing routines
- School-age children experience
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Pet Sitting
- Schedule Management
- Client Communication
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Pet Care
- Animal Grooming
- Medication Administration
- Pet Feeding
- Customer Service
- Positive Attitude
- Animal Safety
- Medication Management
- Attention to Detail
- Honest and Dependable
- Animal Care
- Human and Animal Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Documentation
- Animal Observations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Customer Communication
Dance
I clogged for around 2-3 years until while doing my dog sitting and baby sitting. Then mostly went to dog sitting along with baby sitting when i entered high school.
Languages
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Babysitter
Self-employed
2021.01 - Current
Dog Pet Sitter
Self-employed
2020.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
D. W. Daniel High School
High School Diploma -
LowCountry Connections Academy
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