- Enjoy participating in weight lifting for overall physical and mental well-being
- Hiking
- Animal Care
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Swimming
- Camping
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
Taylor Slade
Fountaintown,IN
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record at Damar Services Inc., showcasing exceptional communication and flexibility.
Expert in maintaining clean environments and fostering relationships, embodying adaptability with a focus on innovative solutions.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to perform under pressure, ensuring safety and swift response to critical situations.
Focused goals of following my dreams to become a career Fire Fighter.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Damar Services Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
Vet Technician Assistant
VCA Hospitals
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies, reducing stock shortages and ensuring timely delivery of necessary items for patient care.
- Regularly sanitized equipment and work areas following established protocols to maintain a clean clinic environment.
- Increased client retention through exceptional customer service skills, fostering trust between pet owners and our veterinary practice.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Vet Technician Assistant
Angel Animal Hospital In
- Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for the veterinary team.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff in emergency situations, providing critical support during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Promoted client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and educating pet owners on animal health issues.
- Regularly sanitized equipment and work areas following established protocols to maintain a clean clinic environment.
- Contributed to the well-being of animals by monitoring their conditions during recovery from surgeries and treatments.
- Increased client retention through exceptional customer service skills.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Catheter Builder
Cook Medical
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
Sales Associate
Dammann’s Lawn and Garden Center
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owen Valley High School
Spencer, IN05-2016
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Authoritative figure
- Active and healthy lifestyle
- Decision-making under pressure
- Hazardous materials handling
- Continuous learning attitude
- First aid and CPR
Interests
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Damar Services Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Vet Technician Assistant
VCA Hospitals
10.2018 - 09.2019
Catheter Builder
Cook Medical
11.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Dammann’s Lawn and Garden Center
04.2015 - 07.2015
Vet Technician Assistant
Angel Animal Hospital In
High School Diploma -
Owen Valley High School