Layla Christensen
Silvis,IL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience at Park Vista Retirement Home and New Horizon Kennel. Excelled in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly improving kennel cleanliness and enhancing animal welfare. Skilled in time management and patient communication, adept at meeting diverse needs in fast-paced environments. Achieved a notable increase in customer satisfaction through exceptional service and care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Park Vista Retirement Home
07.2022 - Current
- I started as a dietary aid, and made my way up to cooking on and off.
- Communicate with residents to help provide the best care on their last years.
- Reduced food waste through careful portioning, inventory management, and creative use of leftover ingredients.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Prepared special dietary meals to meet individual patient needs, promoting better health outcomes.
Kennel Worker
New Horizon Kennel
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Black Hawk College East Ccampus
Galva, IL05-2026
Associate of Arts - Pre-requisites
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal Communication
- Patient Communication
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Park Vista Retirement Home
07.2022 - Current
Kennel Worker
New Horizon Kennel
03.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Black Hawk College East Ccampus
Associate of Arts - Pre-requisites
Black Hawk College
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