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Layka Penner

Layka Penner

Aspiring Nurse | Pre-Health Sciences Student | Personal Support Focus
St. Thomas,ON

Summary

Compassionate and driven individual dedicated to excellence and personalized care. Intern experience in retirement residence, coupled with background in fast-paced customer service, childcare, and leadership roles, demonstrates adaptability, quick learning, and composure under pressure. Incoming Pre-Health Sciences student at Fanshawe (St. Thomas Campus) eager to gain hands-on experience in personal care while supporting residents with empathy, respect, and dignity. Committed to fostering a positive environment, ensuring residents feel valued and comfortable, while contributing to a cohesive, reliable care team. Excited to continue growing within the field, providing attentive, confidential care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others on the journey towards becoming a nurse.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Nursing And Care Internship

METCALFE GARDENS RETIREMENT HOME
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Pottered residents to meals, activities, and appointments, offering mobility support while ensuring resident safety, dignity, and comfort priority.
  • Assisted in basic bedside care, such as repositioning bedridden residents to prevent bedsores and clotting, and observing vital signs (BP, HR, BT) under the supervision and council of a Registered Nurse.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Observed day to day nursing duties with walk through instruction, gaining familiarity with common techniques and procedures such as intravenous therapy insertion, head to toe assessments, and NGT insertion.
  • Supported residents in their daily personal care routines.
  • Gathered patient intake information, maintaining patient confidentiality and aligning to HIPPA guidelines at all times.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Crew Member

Mcdonald's
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers warmly and professionally, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience that contributed to high customer satisfaction levels while building a repeat clientele.
  • Executed cashier duties efficiently, including processing transactions, accepting payments, issuing accurate change, consistently maintaining accuracy, and minimizing errors to maximize store profit.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations, coordinating tasks effectively to meet daily goals, and improve overall productivity and mood in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained knowledge of store menus to advertise promotions, and limited time offers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized store restroom areas and stalls to promote hygiene excellence.
  • Obtained a clean work place at all times to provoke maximum productivity.

Camp Counsellor

Pearce Williams Summer Camp
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Acted as a first responder in emergency situations, demonstrating proficiency in CPR, administering first aid, and communicating effectively with camp medical staff.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during activities, both inside and outside of the facility.
  • Developed strong organizational skills by planning and executing daily camp activities for groups of children aged 4 to 14.
  • Participated in wilderness counseling, acting as a mentor to campers while guiding them through group dynamics in an outdoor environment.
  • Cultivated an atmosphere that was conductive to learning through positive reinforcement.
  • Acted as a positive role model, fostering kindness and compassion throughout the camp.

Crew Trainer

ONroute, A & W
11.2021 - 03.2023

Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Provided heartfelt recommendations that catch the stomach customers, while performing upselling
• Performed opening and closing duties, including cash reconciliation and deposit, daily temp tracking. and independent lock up.
• Operated as line cook, directing the kitchen during busy rushes, and maintaining inventory to ensure items were always in stock, fresh, and FIFO.
• Crossed trained, learning all corners of the store. This further polished my dependability skills, proving to be a reliable employee by often covering shifts last minute with enthusiasm.
• Selected out of 16 coworkers by management to train and mentor new hires in customer service, instilling proper practices, ensuring they were equipped to perform tasks independently and efficiently.

Education

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway To Advanced Degrees

Fanshawe
St. Thomas, ON
06.2025 - 04.2026

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Fast learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible schedule
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability
  • Positive attitude towards learning
  • POS system skills
  • Cash handling
  • Front desk reception
  • Academic citing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Quality control

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR, Certified 2024–2027
  • Food Handler Certification, 2025–2030
  • Class 3 Driver's License, Valid
  • GPA ( Gentle Persuasion Approach) Certificate 2025
  • Licensed Babysitter - Joy Dowdy - 2019, renewed 2022
  • WHIMIS and IPAC Certification 2021 - renewed 2025

Timeline

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway To Advanced Degrees

Fanshawe
06.2025 - 04.2026

Nursing And Care Internship

METCALFE GARDENS RETIREMENT HOME
02.2025 - 05.2025

Crew Member

Mcdonald's
08.2024 - 12.2024

Camp Counsellor

Pearce Williams Summer Camp
04.2024 - 09.2024

Crew Trainer

ONroute, A & W
11.2021 - 03.2023

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Layka PennerAspiring Nurse | Pre-Health Sciences Student | Personal Support Focus