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Paula S

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Seeking long term house-sitting opportunity in Los Altos, Atherton, Palo Alto.
Los Altos, California
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House Sitter in Los Altos, California

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About Me: Hello my name is Paula. I am searching for a "long term" house-sitting opportunity. I recently finished a 3 year house-sitting job in Atherton for a wonderful couple that had relocated to London for work purposes. I resided in the cottage and took care of the main house, cars, pets, mail, bills, maintenance, etc. I have a detailed PA/EA resume and excellent references from the couple in Atherton upon request. I work full time at Amazon, but wanting to find a part-time house-sitting job especially if someone travels a lot, relocates, etc., having someone onsite was such a relief to this couple I worked for as they knew I would take excellent care of their property. I have a clean record and willing to do a background check. I don't drink or smoke and have no commitments that would keep me from extending long term availability.

Services

Responsibilities include:
Mail collection
Pet feeding
Plant care

Recommendations

Becky R

I write with unreserved enthusiasm in recommending Paula Shaw for any role involving family office and private residence support. I have known Paula for many years, having worked closely with her in high tech, where Paula provided support for the Office of the CEO. Since then, Paula has lived in and maintained our home while we were on a multi-year international assignment. I don’t know what I would have done without Paula in this role--she is a versatile, conscientious, detail-oriented and completely dedicated professional who took on the running of a large house and pets and confronted multiple issues with great intelligence and aplomb. From managing emergency vet care for our elderly cats and having to make some very difficult decisions, to dealing with burst sewer pipes, wayward bills, fallen trees and destructive wildlife, Paula demonstrated judgment and discretion in every instance that confronted her. Paula managed a household bank account for us, and has unrivalled organizational skills in keeping all the books straight and well accounted for. She is scrupulously detailed in providing written backup for all transactions, and ran the household better than it was ever run when we were home. She would put her own plans on hold in order to complete something that came up in the house. Her writing and communication skills are excellent, and I never hesitated to have her negotiate issues for us. I was extremely pleased with all of her efforts. I would be very happy to discuss Paula’s many talents directly, and in the mean time, have no reservations whatsoever in recommending her for the highest level and most demanding private residence support.

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