House Sitter in Indio, California

House Sitter Performance Profile: Lively and dependable individual with over 5 years of experience handling house sitting activities for small and large house. 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 – Cleaning & sanitation – 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 • 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