Abishekka Nithiyalingam
Northolt
Summary
A highly self-motivated, positive minded and enthusiastic individual interested in applying for the assistant role. My strong desire towards caring for others alongside my understanding and empathetic capabilities allows me to provide the utmost care and support for everyone. While working in a retail environment, I have developed strong communication, organisation and customer service skills, which has improved my ability to complete tasks to an excellent standard, even under time pressure. I am keen to further enhance my communication and leadership skills in a new working environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Complex Healthcare Assistant
HFH Healthcare
London
2023.11 - 2026.01
- Working one to one with clients who have complex care needs for long-term illnesses such as cancer or spinal cord injuries.
- Shifts included assisting clients with tracheostomies by regularly administering nebulisers followed by cough assist and suctioning in order to reduce secretions.
- Assisting with making meals, medication administration, bowel management, bowel evacuation and catheter care.
- Manual handling.
- Diabetes management.
- PEG management.
Carer
Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow
Ruislip
2021.10 - 2023.01
- Assisted with making meals, doing laundry, doing continence care and providing companionship.
- Working one to one with the elderly in their homes.
- Learning different needs of each client enabled me to strengthen my patience and communication skills to provide them with excellent care.
Education
BSc - Psychology
Brunel University London
2018.09 - 2023.07
A Levels -
Wembley High Technology College
2016.09 - 2018.06
GCSEs -
Wembley High Technology College
2011.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Accomplished written communication skills, developed through various essays at both University and A-Levels
- Ability to take initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are met
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both Tamil and English
- Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Completed grade 5 in Carnatic Violin and grade 6 in Carnatic Vocal
Volunteer Experience
Mind in Harrow| Volunteer for Helpline| Fourth Floor - 132 - 134 College Road, Harrow, 01/2022- 06/2023
- Volunteered as a helpline listener for those calling with any type of mental health related queries/worries or general queries regarding issues such as housing, bereavement, money.
- Excellent opportunity for me to assist those in need, Became a great listener and effective communicator by providing advice and consolation for their problems.
Mentor
Brunel University London | 08/2019 - 07/2020
- Support first year students to settle in and feel welcomed.
- Set up weekly meetups and daily tours of the university.
- Help them get to their appropriate lessons while developing friendships with peers and myself.
Timeline
Complex Healthcare Assistant
HFH Healthcare
2023.11 - 2026.01
Carer
Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow
2021.10 - 2023.01
BSc - Psychology
Brunel University London
2018.09 - 2023.07
A Levels -
Wembley High Technology College
2016.09 - 2018.06
GCSEs -
Wembley High Technology College
2011.09 - 2016.06