Kayla Laemmle

Reliable and hardworking professional with experience in senior living, medication assistance, activities coordination, hospitality, customer service, and event support. Strong organizational and communication skills with experience coordinating schedules, leading activities, assisting customers and residents, managing supplies, and maintaining safe and organized environments. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team and able to remain calm, attentive, and professional in busy environments.

Life Enrichment Coordinator - Brookside Senior Living - Redmond, OR

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Created and coordinated monthly schedules of physical, mental, social, and recreational activities for residents.
• Organized resident outings & community trips, including transportation and assisting residents on & off the bus.
• Developed positive relationships with residents to better understand their interests, abilities, and personal preferences.
• Encouraged resident participation by providing reminders and personal invitations to scheduled activities.
• Planned and facilitated one-on-one activities for residents who preferred individualized engagement.
• Managed monthly activity budgets and tracked expenses for trips, activities, decorations, and supplies.
• Coordinated holiday celebrations, special events, and facility decorations.
• Worked closely with staff to ensure activities were organized, safe, and appropriate for residents' needs.

Waitress & Bartender - The View at Juniper Golf Course - Redmond, OR

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided friendly and efficient customer service while handling orders from the golf course and dining area.
• Took and accurately processed food and beverage orders.
• Organized takeout orders by checking receipts and verifying orders for accuracy before distribution.
• Seated customers and provided menus, beverages, silverware, and other dining essentials.
• Assisted with serving, bartending, bussing, catering, and general front-of-house operations.
• Maintained clean and organized dining and bar areas by sanitizing tables, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Stocked tables, bar areas, food lines, and other supplies throughout shifts.
• Assisted with event setup, service, cleanup, and dishwashing as needed.
• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment while communicating with customers and coworkers.

Server & Seasonal Expo Worker - Niblicks & Greenes - Redmond, OR

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Prepared dining and food-service areas before, during, and after events.
• Served large groups and catered events with a variety of layouts and service needs.
• Maintained professional customer-service standards during large events.
• Cleared dishes and reset dining areas between meals and throughout events.
• Maintained food-service areas and assisted with replacing food and supplies when needed.
• Assisted with dishwashing, including pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaned and sanitized countertops and dishwashing areas.
• Swept and mopped dining and kitchen areas after and between events.
• Worked effectively with team members to keep large events organized and running smoothly.

Medication Technician - Brookside Senior Living - Redmond, OR

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Administered medications to residents according to scheduled times and facility procedures.
• Documented and reported medication-related changes and updates to resident care plans.
• Monitored residents and communicated changes in condition to appropriate staff.
• Took resident vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature, during routine and emergency situations.
• Assisted residents with personal hygiene and daily care needs.
• Performed regular safety checks throughout overnight shifts.
• Responded to resident needs and emergencies while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Maintained clean and organized dining, common, and laundry areas.
• Worked independently during overnight shifts while remaining attentive to resident safety.

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Psychology - Central Oregon Community College

Academy of Arts and Academics - Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council