House Sitter in Santa Barbara, California

Lively and dependable. Over 7 years of experience handling house sitting activities. Track record of performing cleaning and maintenance duties. A deep sense of responsibility. Qualifications include: , Keeping track of all administrative incomig out-going responsibilities • Special talent for handling the maintenance needs of houses backing up the owners • Knowledge of meeting advanced needs of most house pets, including feeding, bathing and veterinary appointments • Familiarity with managing light grounds keeping work such as mowing and watering plants. . Easy going; friendly, yoga instructor. • 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 EDUCATION BA in international relations, mba in fine art; YRTC toga instructor