Albert Saka
Dog daycare trainer/Animal Care & Landscaping
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in animal care and landscape maintenance, notably at Barking Lot Doggy Daycare & Resort. Excelled in pet handling, behavior analysis, and implementing cleaning protocols, enhancing animal welfare and facility conditions. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and self-motivation, achieving efficient work planning and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Knowledgeable employee experienced in fulfilling animal health requirements. Skilled handler with absolute comfort controlling and calming animals. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Barking Lot Doggy Daycare & Resort
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Implemented feeding schedules tailored to dietary needs of various animals, promoting optimal health.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying signs of stress or illness and reporting concerns to veterinary staff in a timely manner.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Furry Kids
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
Landscape Worker
Landscaping Enterprise
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by sharing expertise on plant care, landscape design principles, and best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malawi
Malawi 04.2001 -
Skills
Pet handling
Vaccine administration
Behavior Analysis
Cleaning Protocols
Physical Fitness
Animal Training
Animal Grooming
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Work Planning
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Feeding and Watering
Animal Observations
Additional Information
References:
Annelise van Niekerk
Contact number: 082 388 3998
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Barking Lot Doggy Daycare & Resort
01.2019 - Current
Dog Daycare Attendant
Furry Kids
01.2017 - 12.2018
Landscape Worker
Landscaping Enterprise
01.2007 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Malawi
04.2001 -