Debra Shaffer
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Objective- Devoted dog groomer seeking to continue high quality of work by not only exceeding the expectations of clients but also providing great care for all pets in a salon or pet resort.
Work Experience-
Paws Pet Resort (Groomer) Houston, TX May 2014-Present
• Groomed bathed, rinsed, brushed and dried dogs.
• Provided customer service in the form of consultations and explanation of services
• Checked for parasites or other skin irritations
• Handled a variety of animals safely and comfortably
• Trimmed and filed nails, cleaned eyes and ears, anal sacs, and brushed teeth
• Detangled hair, removed mats and dried the coat
• Cleaned and maintained the grooming room and equipment
• Assists with dog boarding and daycare.
• Daily feeding, walking, playing and care for dogs at daycare and boarding.
Hot Shot Express (Driver) Texarkana, AR Nov 2011-Dec 2013
• Transport and deliver materials.
• Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.
• Unload and sort items collected along delivery routes.
• Receive materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
• Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly.
Carol Tatum (Caregiver) Texarkana, TX May 2010-Jan 2011
• Provided grooming, dressing & bathing assistance.
• Provided ambulation assistance including use of walker, cane and wheelchair.
• Cleaning for client: kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, changing sheets, and light housework of clients
living spaces.
• Meals: following special diets, serving food, feeding client
• Communication: coordinating patient care with other members of health care team. Report changes in the
patient’s condition to family and medical team.
Wadley Hospital (Certified Nursing Asst) Texarkana, TX Jan 2010-May 2010
• Personal care of Med Surgery patients
• Serve and assist with patient feeding
• Personal Hygiene Care/Bathing
• Room care and bed changing
• Enter patient care information into centralized computer medical program
Texarkana Nursing Center (Certified Nursing Asst) Texarkana, TX Aug 2009-Jan 2010
• Personal care of residential patients
• Serve and assist with patient feeding
• Personal care including feeding, bathing, hygiene care and room care.
Education-
Texarkana Community College Texarkana, TX June 2001
Completed and received GED certification
Texarkana Nursing Academy Texarkana, AR Aug 2009
Received license for successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant
Alpha K-9 Academy Houston, TX March 2014
Received certificate for successfully completing dog grooming school