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Tayla Rickards

Currimundi

Summary

I am a diligent and hardworking professional dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support, and my goal is to build a career in the animal industry. I have completed my Certificate II and Certificate III in Animal Care at TAFE and have completed varied work placements at Sippy Creek Animal refuge and Wildlife HQ as well as volunteering for the RSPCA at the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. I already have a good knowledge base in the areas of grooming, animal health, exercise and enrichment and basic care and I'm looking to build on this experience working within the animal industry. I am eager to learn as many new skills as possible and I am motivated to work hard, grow, learn, and focus on the task in front of me. I am also good at making connections and working with other people. I am polite, quiet, kind-hearted, and caring with everyone I encounter both in my personal and work life.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Pet Sitter

Various clients
Caloundra
12.2023 - Current
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
  • Noted unusual behavior and contacted owners regarding health-related issues.
  • Conducted regular walks for dogs, ensuring physical activity and socialization.
  • Made sure that all areas frequented by the pets were kept clean and tidy at all times.
  • Offered companionship and playtime to pets, focusing on their emotional well-being.
  • Ensured all pet medications were administered as instructed by owners.

Front End Cashier

Woolworths Caloundra
Caloundra
01.2023 - Current
  • Customer service and cash register operation
  • Stocking of shelves and ticketing
  • Food handling in produce and bakery departments
  • General cleaning duties

Cashier

Cali Breeze Takeaway Shop
Caloundra
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Serving customers and operating cash register
  • Cleaning and stacking/refilling drinks
  • Handing out food orders

Animal Attendant

Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Eumundi
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Helping to clean enclosures
  • Feed and take care of possums and birds
  • Create enrichment activities

Casual Cleaner

Pacific View Resort
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Cleaning and restocking supplies for holiday units

Work Experience Placement

Caloundra Garden and Pet Supplies
Caloundra
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cleaned enclosures
  • Fed and handled birds, rats, lizards and guinea pigs

Education

Certificate III - Animal Care

Nambour TAFE
Nambour
12.2024

Year 12 - Business, Tourism and Hospitality

Meridan State College
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
12.2023

Certificate II - Animal Care

Nambour TAFE
Nambour
12.2022

Skills

  • Goal-oriented towards a career in the animal industry
  • Completed Certificate II and Certificate III in Animal Care at TAFE
  • Volunteered for RSPCA at the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • Motivated to work hard, grow, learn, and focus on tasks
  • Good at making connections and working with others
  • Polite, quiet, kind-hearted, and caring

References

  • Lorraine O'Neill, TAFE Educator, 0409 882 729
  • Kyra Dunford, Woolworths Manager, 5390 2856

Timeline

Dog Pet Sitter

Various clients
12.2023 - Current

Front End Cashier

Woolworths Caloundra
01.2023 - Current

Cashier

Cali Breeze Takeaway Shop
01.2022 - 01.2023

Animal Attendant

Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022

Casual Cleaner

Pacific View Resort
01.2021 - 01.2022

Work Experience Placement

Caloundra Garden and Pet Supplies
01.2021 - 12.2021

Certificate III - Animal Care

Nambour TAFE

Year 12 - Business, Tourism and Hospitality

Meridan State College

Certificate II - Animal Care

Nambour TAFE
Tayla Rickards