Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
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CORNELIUS FERNANDO

International Student - Care Worker

Summary

  • Passionate optimist pursuing a master's degree in pharmaceutical and analytical sciences full-time at Edinburgh Napier University.
  • A diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions.
  • Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities.
  • Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Worker

Tanshe Nurse Agency
03.2023 - Current
  • Supported the development of self-care skills in individuals recovering from illness or injury through guided practice programs.
  • Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
  • Facilitated group activities that fostered social interaction among residents within assisted living communities.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing the best course of action for each client''s specific needs.
  • Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.

Sales Assistant

Millers
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Customer service skills
  • The ability to work well with others
  • Patience, ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • To be thorough, pay attention to detail
  • Sensitivity, understanding
  • Persuading, and negotiating skills
  • The ability to use your initiative
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

CO-ORDINATOR

ST THOMAS SCHOOL, CBSE
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Curriculum Development
  • Technical
  • Tutoring
  • MS-Office
  • Mentoring
  • Customer Service

School Teacher/ Office Assistant

St Thomas School
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Completed assigned work within deadlines and to company standards.
  • Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
  • Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
  • Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
  • Prioritized strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.

Copy editor

Scientific Publishing Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Liaised with the editorial team to deliver page layouts and formats in line with client demands.
  • Reviewed and edited content, maintaining correct grammar and adherence to company style.
  • Employed style guides to inform decisions about voice, word choice or formatting.
  • Informed readers of product features using current and accurate information.
  • Carried out thorough fact-checking for exceptional levels of accuracy, boosting thecompany's trustworthy reputation.
  • Collaborated with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.

Education

Masters - Pharmaceutical and Analytical Sciences

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh

Bachelor of Education - Education

TNTEU
Chennai, India
06.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Philosophy - Botany, Plant Pathology

University of Madras
Chennai, India
06.2002 - 06.2003

Masters - Industrial Microbiology

University of Madras
Chennai, India

Bachelors - Microbiology

Bharathidasan University
Trichy, India

Skills

SKILLS

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Affiliations

Statement of comparability UK ENIC - Obtained in September 2023.

PVG and SSSC number obtained in March 2023.

Certification

[Basic Life Support - Theory] Training - [March 2023]

Additional Information

Completed the following Training courses at Florence Academy

Equality, Diversity and LGBTQ+

Fire Safety

First Aid

Health safety and Welfare (inc COSHH and RIDDOR)

Infection Prevention and Control (Level -2)

Information Governance Data Protection and GDPR

Mental Capacity

Moving and Handling theory (L1 and L2)

Safeguarding Adults L1 & 2 (Adult Support & Protection)Inc Preventing Radicalisation


Timeline

Care Worker

Tanshe Nurse Agency
03.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

Millers
01.2022 - 12.2023

CO-ORDINATOR

ST THOMAS SCHOOL, CBSE
01.2021 - 01.2022

School Teacher/ Office Assistant

St Thomas School
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Education - Education

TNTEU
06.2017 - 05.2019

Copy editor

Scientific Publishing Services
01.2013 - 01.2014

Master of Philosophy - Botany, Plant Pathology

University of Madras
06.2002 - 06.2003

Masters - Pharmaceutical and Analytical Sciences

Edinburgh Napier University

Masters - Industrial Microbiology

University of Madras

Bachelors - Microbiology

Bharathidasan University

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