Claire Robinson
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated to animal welfare with a strong foundation in disease prevention awareness and compassionate care. Proficient in animal behaviour understanding, rehabilitation support, and special needs animal experience. Demonstrates exceptional client communication skills and emotional resilience, ensuring effective patient record keeping and injection administration. Committed to continuous learning and initiative taking, with a focus on time efficiency and resilience under pressure.
As the owner of an animal sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation facility I have proven that I am extremely dedicated to animal welfare and I have gained many useful animal care skills. The administration needed to keep the sanctuary running smoothly is part of my role too.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Personal care assistant
Harland Services
Derby, Derbyshire
2023.07 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote wellbeing.
- Helped maintain personal hygiene for dignity preservation.
- Accompanied patients to appointments, ensured they received necessary care.
- Established rapport with patients, made them feel secure and cared-for.
- Administered medication as prescribed for better health management.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, provided stability.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals regarding patient's progress or changes in condition.
- Facilitated social activities, improved patient mood.
- Monitored health condition, ensured timely intervention in case of emergencies.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to improve their lifestyle quality.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Guaranteed continuity of service by maintaining individual service user records in [Software].
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
Self employed pet sitter
Self Employed
Derby, Derbyshire
2003.08 - Current
- Administered feeding schedules accurately according to owner instructions.
- Incorporated positive reinforcement methods into training programmes, resulting in improved behaviour.
- Carried out daily walks for dogs in various weather conditions to ensure routine exercise.
- Ensured optimal animal health by administering medication as necessary.
- Enhanced pet wellbeing by providing companionship and mental stimulation during owner absence.
- Offered compassionate care for elderly or ill pets requiring special attention.
- Managed emergency situations efficiently, ensuring the safety of pets under care.
- Delivered high standard of cleanliness around pet areas for hygienic living conditions.
- Assured the security of home whilst attending to pets on overnight stays.
- Developed an empathetic approach towards anxious animals reducing stress levels during owner's absences.
- Accommodated special requests from owners such as grooming or specific dietary requirements for pets' satisfaction.
- Handled tasks like vet appointments, facilitating timely medical check-ups.
- Established trustful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business opportunities.
- Maintained open, professional communication with pet owners about their animals' needs and behaviours.
- Created a stimulating environment for pets through play and interaction activities.
- Provided outstanding pet care to various breeds of dogs and cats.
- Maintained a clean supply of water and adequate food at all times for happy, healthy pets.
- Ensured clean, safe areas for pets to play, rest and sleep soundly.
- Administered medication to sick pets as required, recording accurately and reporting any changes in health or behaviour to owners.
- Administered medication with 100% accuracy, following veterinary and owner instructions to ensure correct dosage and intake duration.
- Maintained thorough animal information and records to provide best-possible pet care.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
- Treated all dogs with kindness and care, providing regular updates to owners for continued trust.
- Worked patiently with nervous dogs to build confidence and trust for safe, happy walks.
Self employed horse trainer
Self employed
Derby, Derbyshire
1993.04 - Current
- Increased horse's obedience with regular and consistent training sessions.
- Monitored the physical condition of horses, detected early signs of illness or discomfort.
- Identified behavioural issues through observation, enabling timely correction measures.
- Implemented safety protocols during training sessions ensuring the well-being of both rider and horse.
- Enhanced horse performance by implementing tailored training programmes.
- Organised effective training schedules which ensured maximum productivity.
- Provided groundwork training, achieved greater control over the animal's movement on foot.
- Improved horse riding skills with one-on-one lessons.
- Tailored instruction methods to suit individual horse needs, resulting in better responsiveness.
- Utilised positive reinforcement techniques in training enhancing animal trust and cooperation.
Personal care assistant
United Response
Derby, Derbyshire
2024.11 - 2025.05
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to improve their lifestyle quality.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, provided stability.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote wellbeing.
- Observed changes in behaviour or physical condition, reported promptly to medical staff.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, maintained good nutrition.
- Assisted with mobility for increased independence.
- Ensured regular communication with family members for updates on patient's status.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services including bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Accompanied patients to appointments, ensured they received necessary care.
- Established rapport with patients, made them feel secure and cared-for.
- Facilitated social activities, improved patient mood.
- Handled laundry and housekeeping tasks for a clean living space.
- Administered medication as prescribed for better health management.
- Helped maintain personal hygiene for dignity preservation.
- Monitored health condition, ensured timely intervention in case of emergencies.
- Encouraged light exercise routines where possible for overall health improvement.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
- Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Guaranteed continuity of service by maintaining individual service user records in [Software].
Education
Monty Roberts Certificate of Horsemanship - Equine behaviour
Intelligent Horsemanship Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire 2012.08 - 2016.09
BHSAI - Equine training and riding tuition
British Horse Society
Derby 1988.09 - 1993.06
GCSEs : 2 grade B, 4 grade C -
Tupton Hall School
Derby 1986.09 - 1988.06
Skills
- Disease prevention awareness
- Animal empathy
- Animal rehabilitation support
- Animal behaviour understanding
- Special needs animal experience
- Animal behaviour observation
- Client communication
- Injection administration
- Patient record keeping
- Willingness to learn
- Emotional resilience
- Compassionate care
- Resilience under pressure
- Dedication to animal welfare
- Initiative taking
- Time efficiency
Timeline
Personal care assistant
United Response
2024.11 - 2025.05
Personal care assistant
Harland Services
2023.07 - Current
Monty Roberts Certificate of Horsemanship - Equine behaviour
Intelligent Horsemanship Ltd
2012.08 - 2016.09
Self employed pet sitter
Self Employed
2003.08 - Current
Self employed horse trainer
Self employed
1993.04 - Current
BHSAI - Equine training and riding tuition
British Horse Society
1988.09 - 1993.06
GCSEs : 2 grade B, 4 grade C -
Tupton Hall School
1986.09 - 1988.06