Kaelynn Drake
Gardiner,NY
Summary
Seasoned Home Health Caregiver and Horse Farm Manager with a proven track record in patient care and animal handling, excelling in emotional support and team collaboration. At Private Care, significantly improved client well-being and operational efficiency. Expert in health monitoring and emergency response, demonstrating adaptability and a dependable work ethic.
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing care to diverse patient populations in home settings. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping, ensuring comfort and hygiene. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with patients, resulting in positive feedback for quality of care provided. History of effectively communicating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient wellbeing and safety.
Skilled in managing and caring for a variety of farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals with hands-on experience in monitoring animal health, administering medication, and maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats. Possess strong organizational skills to efficiently manage daily tasks and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring optimal productivity and improved animal welfare standards. Successfully implemented practices that increased the overall well-being of animals under care, leading to healthier livestock and enhanced operational efficiency.
Dependable and hardworking professional dedicated to promoting animal health and wellness. Organizes and maintains equipment, keeps thorough records and devises new strategies for improving operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Private Care
Gardiner, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care planning and implementation activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
- Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Keeping the house clean and doing daily chores
- Preparing meals for patient
- Keeping track of patients habits and triggers
- Doing activities with patient such as planting flowers, painting, going for walks
- Calming the patient down during the hard days
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
The Headless Horseman
Headless Horseman Hay Ride
Ulster Park, New York
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Responded to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling horses.
- Cleaned tack and equipment used for riding activities.
- Coordinated transportation of horses to shows or other events when necessary.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses or riders.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- As a rider I was focused and aware of all surroundings during the events and afterwards, making sure to keep the horses in calm situations
Ranch Hand
Private Residence
Louisa, Virginia
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks efficiently.
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for needed repairs or maintenance.
- Implemented plans designed to improve efficiency of operations on the ranch.
- Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Provided guidance to visitors regarding proper animal handling techniques.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and feed, ensuring appropriate levels are maintained.
- Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
- Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and livestock care.
Horse Farm Manager
Private Residence
Gordonsville, VA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided guidance and instruction to riders during lessons as well as supervised trail rides when necessary.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for horses under the farm's care.
- Supervised employees responsible for feeding and exercising horses; provided feedback on job performance when needed.
- Ordered necessary supplies such as saddles, bridles, grooming products and blankets.
- Interviewed prospective clients prior to allowing them access to facilities; ensured only qualified individuals were allowed on premises.
- Enforced strict rules regarding rider safety while working with both children and adults.
- Organized and maintained horse farm operations, including scheduling feedings, cleaning stalls, and managing staff.
- Maintained accurate records related to individual horse health histories, vaccinations and other pertinent information.
- Established protocols for handling emergencies such as colic or injury; communicated procedures clearly to staff members.
- Coordinated with local equestrian associations regarding events hosted at the farm or involving its horses or staff members.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as mucking out stalls, filling water buckets, troughs and distributing hay, grain.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to ensure access to quality hay, grain, veterinary care, equipment parts and other supplies.
- Scheduled regular check-ups with veterinarians to monitor health of horses in the farm's care.
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty University Online Academy
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Health monitoring
- Emergency response
- Companionship services
- Progress tracking
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Dementia care
- Compassionate client care
- Wound care
- Dementia support
- Housekeeping
- Horse grooming
- Stall cleaning
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Animal handling
- Compassionate care
- Horse training
- Breeding
- Technical skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dependable and hardworking
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Care
04.2024 - 01.2025
Home Health Caregiver
Private Care
09.2023 - Current
The Headless Horseman
Headless Horseman Hay Ride
07.2023 - 10.2023
Ranch Hand
Private Residence
03.2023 - 07.2023
Horse Farm Manager
Private Residence
02.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty University Online Academy