Westi Walker
Mountain Home
Summary
Resourceful Pen Rider known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in livestock management, health assessment, and horsemanship. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective herd care and operation improvement.
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pen Rider
Little Valley Land
Bruneau
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored cattle health and behavior in designated pens.
- Assisted with processing and handling livestock daily.
- Coordinated with management for animal health assessments.
- Checked water tanks daily, to ensure proper health
- Maintained fencing and facilities to ensure livestock safety.
- Assisted with the unloading and loading of pen shipments.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to provide extensive treatment.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Patrolled holding habitats to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
Caregiver
Grand Teton Human Ret
Idaho Falls
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver appropriate care plans.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to medical personnel.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client activities and progress in compliance with regulations.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Calf Feeder
Dairylain
Vale
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored calf feeding schedules to ensure timely nutrition delivery.
- Prepared milk formulas according to standard feeding protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and sanitary feeding areas for calves.
- Observed calf health and behavior, reporting concerns to the supervisor.
- Trained new staff on proper feeding techniques and animal care practices.
- Implemented best practices for calf handling during feeding sessions.
- Provided clean bedding materials for all calves on a weekly basis.
- Ensured proper temperature was maintained when preparing milk replacers for feeding purposes.
- Followed all safety guidelines while working around livestock, wearing protective gear such as gloves and boots when necessary.
- Performed daily calf feedings, ensuring each animal received adequate nutrition.
- Checked for signs of illness or distress in calves, reported any issues to supervisor immediately.
- Fed colostrum supplement to newborn calves within 24 hours after birth as part of disease prevention program.
- Provided fresh water supply to all animals on a daily basis, refilling troughs as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment used in feeding process regularly according to safety protocols.
Horse Trainer
J.C Harmon
Vale
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Trained horses in various disciplines to enhance performance skills.
- Developed customized training programs based on individual horse needs.
- Monitored horse health and behavior to ensure well-being during training.
- Coordinated with owners to discuss training progress and adjustments.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to improve horse responsiveness.
- Educated clients on proper horse care and management practices.
- Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
- Performed minor medical procedures such as wound treatment or administering medications.
- Monitored the progress of each horse in training to ensure goals were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weiser High
Weiser, ID05-2019
Skills
- Animal health monitoring
- Livestock handling
- Medication administration
- Fencing maintenance
- Livestock identification
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training new staff
- Emotional support
- Horseback riding
- Herd health monitoring
- Dehorning techniques
- Low-stress handling techniques
- Sorting and penning
- Castration procedures
- Safety awareness
- Weather tolerance
- Feedlot operations
- Groundwork training techniques
- Communication with trainers
- Injury prevention awareness
- Horse handling expertise
- Patience and perseverance
- Adaptability in training
- Horse behavior assessment
- Cattle corralling
- Animal breeding
- Livestock Vaccination
- Landscaping and lawn maintenance
- Livestock marking
Certification
- Beef quality assurance
Timeline
Pen Rider
Little Valley Land
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Grand Teton Human Ret
09.2022 - 02.2023
Calf Feeder
Dairylain
10.2020 - 07.2022
Horse Trainer
J.C Harmon
06.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Weiser High