Sydney Hancock

Stayed in client's home and was responsible for the feeding, care, and clean up of their pets. Light housekeeping and daily communication with pet owners to inform them of any issues and/or concerns in respect to their animals and home.

• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
• Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
• Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
• Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.

• 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.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
• Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.

Led small group instruction and skills practice activities for elementary students. Created displays for hallways and classroom anchor charts. Led small groups on educational field trips as chaperone and assisted with behavioral redirection in a special education supported classroom. Volunteered to make copies, prepare educational materials, and complete clerical tasks for teachers at Cambridge Elem. and Woodridge Summer School Program.

Led animal interaction lessons for small groups of students so that they could learn about bearded dragons and bunnies as part of their summative review of Science curriculum.

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

• Assisted with special events and programs on several occasions.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs. (clean up after bunnies, sweep up hay, help pack up materials and supplies)
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Assisted with the ACHR's "Hoppy Hour" on several occasions as a "bunny wrangler" to insure that all of the rabbits were interacting with one another in a safe manner.
• Helped with packing up bunnies for transport after the ACHR bunny yoga event in October 2024 at the Voigt Center

Was responsible for the care, feeding, and cleaning of pet while home owner was out of town. Was required to stop by and let the dog out, feed, and provide exercise for the dog several times per day and report to the pet owner periodically about her pet's well being and any concerns that had arisen. I was responsible for bringing mail and packages from the porch inside as needed during my visits.

• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.