Alison RODGERS
NEWRY,Northern Ireland
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with transferable skills in communication and teamwork, along with keen eye for animal welfare. Possesses a empathetic and caring approach for animals. Strong organizational abilities and natural aptitude for problem-solving. Offering strong foundation in animal care with focus on empathy, teamwork, and communication. Knowledgeable about basic animal health and welfare, coupled with proactive approach to learning and growth . Prides oneself in maintaining a clean and safe environments. Knowledgeable about basic cleaning techniques and committed to delivering high standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Animal care volunteer
USPCA
Newry , County Down
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of animal wellbeing, behaviour changes and feeding to assist the team.
- Improved animal wellbeing by providing daily care, feeding and cleaning tasks.
- Trained new volunteers, leading to improved efficiency in daily routines at the shelter.
- Developed enriching activities reducing boredom and improving mental health.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff during routine check-ups to ensure optimal health of animals.
- Understood needs of different types of animals.
- Remained calm when handling animals to prevent chance of injury or reactive behaviour.
- Cleaned out animal living spaces to meet strict hygiene standards, Kept animal cages spotlessly clean to minimise infection risks.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
- Safely handled animals with varying temperaments with firm and friendly manner.
- Enabled smooth running of centre operations by regularly clearly and inspecting cages and treatment equipment.
- Supported veterinary staff in administering medications and treatments.
- Kept animals safe and secure throughout assessments and transportation
- Have voluntary enrolled and completed wildlife recuse training and rehabilitation courses to gain knowledge and grow skills .
- Have successfully rescued over 25 various wildlife species
- Rehabilitated and successfully released wild animals and birds.
Laundry Assistant
Daisy hill hospital
Newry , County Down
07.1989 - 07.1993
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts
Ulster University
Belfast09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Applied Art
Ulster University
Belfast 07.2017
Foundation Degree in Arts - BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma Distinction in Art
Southern Regional College
Newry07.2014
Essential Skill Level 2 Communication
Southern Regional College
Newry03.2014
Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2
Southern Regional College
Newry03.2014
Skills
- Patience with wildlife
- Wildlife rehabilitation training
- Development of enrichment activities
- Fostering relationships with animals
- Compassionate caregiving
- Resourcefulness in care solutions
- Empathy for animals
- Calm under pressure
- Record-keeping
- Shelter care techniques
- Animal emergency care
- Animal handling
- Animal feeding
- Husbandry routine procedures
- Animal health records
- Cleaning cages
Timeline
Animal care volunteer
USPCA
03.2024 - Current
Laundry Assistant
Daisy hill hospital
07.1989 - 07.1993
Master of Arts - Arts
Ulster University
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Applied Art
Ulster University
Foundation Degree in Arts - BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma Distinction in Art
Southern Regional College
Essential Skill Level 2 Communication
Southern Regional College
Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2
Southern Regional College
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