House Sitter in Riverside, California

Hello my name is Ashlee, I am very energetic & dependable individual with over 7 years of experience handling house sitting activities for small & large houses. I also have a track record of performing cleaning and maintenance duties with a deep sense of responsibility. My Qualifications Include: • Special talent for handling the maintenance needs of houses while the owners are away • Adept at securing houses from the inside & the outside by employing strong knowledge of complex alarm & security systems • Knowledge of meeting the basic & advanced needs of house pets, including feeding, bathing, and veterinary appointments • Familiarity with managing light grounds keeping work such as mowing & watering plants AREAS OF EXPERTISE: – Building security – Cleaning & sanitation – Grounds / pool maintenance – Pet grooming – Mail forwarding – Utility bills follow up – Indoor plants care – Laundry – Babysitting – Elderly care – Repairs & maintenance – Assets safety ACHIEVEMENTS: • Secured a house (in a dangerous neighborhood) by installing inexpensive (removable) security cameras during the 3 days of house sitting while the owners were away • Warded off a potential fire by employing conscientiousness in inspecting wiring connections • Saved the life of a pet cat by rushing her to the vet in time, after she almost choked in a freak accident caused by eating canned cat food • Averted a burglary during the nocturnal hours by making on-time decision to call 911 for assistance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: House Sitter • Take & record instructions from home owners regarding the overseeing of their houses • Ask questions to determine if home owners would like any special way for their homes to be treated • Occupy houses while owners are away & handle the general maintenance & upkeep of the interior & exterior • Perform cleaning, vacuuming & dusting duties keeping in mind specific instructions from the owners • Pay utility bills & oversee any maintenance or repair work being done on the property • Answer telephones & doorbells & provide information asked for, keeping in mind the confidentiality agreement with owners • File incoming mail & ensure that any instructions for mail forwarding is followed • Feed, water & bathe house pets & take them to the vet if they have appointments for vaccinations • Inspect the house several times to ensure that no intrusion is possible or evident • Ascertain that the house is properly locked down at the end of the day • Set up & monitor security systems & alarms & inform authorities at any sign of intrusion • Look after homeowner’s children or elderly in the house by providing them with necessary personal care & cooking for them