House Sitter in Los Angeles, California

Dependable and friendly individual with over 5 years of experience handling house sitting activities for small and large homes. Track record of performing cleaning and maintenance duties with a deep sense of responsibility. Qualifications include: • Special talent for handling the maintenance needs of houses while the owners are away • Adept at securing houses from the inside and the outside by employing strong knowledge of complex alarm and security systems • Knowledge of meeting the basic and advanced needs of house pets, including feeding, bathing and veterinary appointments • Familiarity with managing light grounds keeping work such as mowing and watering plants AREAS OF EXPERTISE Building security, Babysitting , Utility bills follow up, Mail forwarding, laundry, light cleaning, Pet grooming, Indoor plants care ACHIEVEMENTS • 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 06/2011- Present • Take and record instructions from home owners regarding overseeing 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 and handle the general maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior • Perform cleaning, vacuuming and dusting duties keeping in mind specific instructions from the owners • Pay utility bills and oversee any maintenance or repair work being done on the property • Answer telephones and doorbells and provide information asked for, keeping in mind the confidentiality agreement with owners • File incoming mail and ensure that any instructions for mail forwarding is followed • Feed, water and bathe house pets and 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 and monitor security systems and alarms and inform authorities at any sign of intrusion • Look after homeowner’s children or elderly in the house by providing them with necessary personal care and cooking for them Nanny 09/2009 ... • Provided personal, nurturing care to children aged a few months to 10 years • Handled cooking and feeding duties, keeping in mind the specific nutritional needs of each ward • Changed diapers, bathed babies and indulged in playtime with them • Assisted older children with their homework and accompanied them on outdoor activities EDUCATION Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles , CA 2002-200...