Rachel Prins
Carer
Hervey Bay,QLD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Yeppoon Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Self Employed
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Extensive knowledge of domestic pets, their needs and wants
- Daily cleaning kennels, feeding, watering, administering medications and socialisation of pets
- Adequate office skills, able to converse with pet parents and perform bookings
Animal Officer
Livingstone Shire Council
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
- Unloaded and impounded animals received from animal control and public.
- Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment.
- Supplied animals with food, water and personal care.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Specialised Employment Group
Employment Officer Disabilities
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions for clients and prospective employers
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with clients, parents, employers and other support staff
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Queensland
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Support Worker
Basil Stafford Trainng Centre
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Animal Care Attendant
Pikermi Boarding Kennels
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Learned and followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Documented observations of animal behavior and physical condition to track health and progress.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
Veterinary Nurse
Stafford Veterinary Clinic
01.1979 - 01.1982
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Education
No Degree - Disability Studies
TAFE Queensland
Ipswich07.1995
No Degree - Introduction To Disability Studies
TAFE Queensland
Ipswich01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.1990
No Degree - Veterinary Nursing
TAFE Queensland Ithica
Ithica01.1980
Skills
- Care of domestic animals including Pet Boarding
- Hiring and Training staff
- Support work in home and in community for the elderly and people with disabilities
- Providing employment services for people with disabilities
- Great communication skills
- Enthusiastic learner
Accomplishments
Passionate about animals and people
Experienced at caring, supporting, encouraging and developing healthy relationships
Work with passion, integrity and fairness
Have hired, supervised and worked well with colleagues
Timeline
Yeppoon Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Self Employed
01.2004 - 01.2012
Animal Officer
Livingstone Shire Council
01.2003 - 01.2005
Specialised Employment Group
Employment Officer Disabilities
01.2001 - 01.2003
Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Queensland
01.1998 - 01.2001
Support Worker
Basil Stafford Trainng Centre
01.1993 - 01.1998
Animal Care Attendant
Pikermi Boarding Kennels
01.1984 - 01.1987
Veterinary Nurse
Stafford Veterinary Clinic
01.1979 - 01.1982
No Degree - Disability Studies
TAFE Queensland
No Degree - Introduction To Disability Studies
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation
Griffith University
No Degree - Veterinary Nursing
TAFE Queensland Ithica
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