Genevieve Sharples
Arlesey,Bedfordshire
Summary
Caring Animal Care Assistant, skilled in providing compassionate care and fostering safe environment for animals. Known for improving animal wellbeing through attentive daily routines and enriching activities, contributing to enhanced recovery rates and overall happiness of animals in care. Strong team player with knack for building trust with both animals and colleagues, ensuring smooth operations and harmonious workplace.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Animal Care Assistant
Country Boarding for Cats and Dogs
Baldock
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Ensured the welfare and safety of cats and dogs under my supervision in a fast paced environment. Main duties include feeding, exercising, and keeping enclosures clean. Reporting any medical or behavioural concerns to senior staff. Building relationships with cats and dogs through enrichment and also giving support to other personnel.
Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
Hitchin, Letchworth and surroundings
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers in maintaining independence by providing personal care support.
Supported daily activities such as shopping and medication reminders.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements.
Developed strong rapport with customers to ensure comfort and trust.
Contributed to a supportive environment.
Support Worker
Oldham Council
Oldham
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enabled a female service user with autism to participate in activities, fostering autonomy through dedicated support and encouragement.
Personal Care Assistant
Milcare Ltd
Oldham
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted two ladies with Parkinson's in domiciliary care settings.
Facilitated independence by supporting personal needs and daily activities.
Provided assistance with shopping, personal care, medication reminders, and meal preparation.
Support Worker
Self-employed
Oldham
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted service user with autism in home environment as part of a two-member team.
Helped with personal care duties including bathing and dressing.
Administered medication under supervision of colleague.
Maintained cleanliness of the bungalow in all areas.
Collaborated with Oldham Council and social workers to enhance quality of care.
Trainee Library Assistant
Oldham Council
Oldham
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Work included helping customers with self-service machines, counter work (such as operating the till machine) stock editing, assisting with events and working alongside other members of staff. As a trainee, I was also trained to use software to check in and out books. I also helped customers who used the library computers with any technical queries.
Photography Assistant
Phil Wareing Photography
Oldham
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted photographer during weddings and christenings in busy settings.
Supported preparation and organisation of equipment for shoots.
Processed invoices and managed album designs to meet client specifications.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
University of Salford
Salford 01.2014 - 01.2017
BTEC Extended Diploma - Art & Design (Photography)
The Oldham College
Oldham 01.2010 - 01.2012
A-Levels - Film Studies, Fine Art, Archaeology, Maths
Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham 01.2009 - 01.2010
9 GCSEs - English, Science, Applied Science and Geography
Our Lady’s R.C. High School
Oldham 01.2004 - 01.2009
Skills
- Dedication to animal welfare
- Record keeping accuracy
- Patient with anxious animals
- Kennel operations familiarity
- Reliability and dependability
Timeline
Animal Care Assistant
Country Boarding for Cats and Dogs
01.2023 - 03.2026
Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
01.2020 - 01.2022
Support Worker
Oldham Council
01.2019 - 01.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Milcare Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Support Worker
Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2019
BSc (Hons) - Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
University of Salford
01.2014 - 01.2017
Trainee Library Assistant
Oldham Council
01.2013 - 01.2014
Photography Assistant
Phil Wareing Photography
01.2012 - 01.2014
BTEC Extended Diploma - Art & Design (Photography)
The Oldham College
01.2010 - 01.2012
A-Levels - Film Studies, Fine Art, Archaeology, Maths
Oldham Sixth Form College
01.2009 - 01.2010
9 GCSEs - English, Science, Applied Science and Geography
Our Lady’s R.C. High School
01.2004 - 01.2009