Layla Reitmeier
Saginaw,MN
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Open Arms Senior living
Duluth, Minnesota
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service at senior living community.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating meals for residents' dietary needs.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Waitress
Pho of Saigon
Duluth, Minnesota
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed customer orders efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on restaurant procedures.
- Operated point-of-sale system for transactions and payments.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences and feedback.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Duluth, Minnesota
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases made by customers.
Patient Care Assistant
Open arms senior living
Duluth, Minnesota
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bedsores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Ridge High School
Culver Mn05-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Heavy lifting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible schedule
- Following instructions
- Highly motivated
- Active listener
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Prep Cook
Open Arms Senior living
01.2026 - Current
Waitress
Pho of Saigon
06.2025 - 06.2026
Personal Shopper
Walmart
12.2024 - 06.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Open arms senior living
06.2024 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
South Ridge High School