LAKSHMI KRISHNA
Coventry
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Carer with over three and a half years of hands-on healthcare experience, including hospital work as a Physician Associate and current experience in a UK residential care home. I have a strong understanding of supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with complex physical, emotional, and medical needs. My clinical background allows me to recognise early signs of deterioration, support safe medication practices, and work confidently alongside nurses, GPs, and other healthcare professionals. I take pride in delivering person-centred, dignified care, maintaining high standards of safeguarding, infection control, and documentation, and supporting both residents and colleagues in a calm, respectful, and professional manner.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Carer
Minister Lodge Care Home – Interhaze Pvt Ltd
Coventry
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Provide day-to-day personal and clinical care to elderly residents, including those with frailty, long-term conditions, and reduced mobility
- Carry out initial assessments for new residents and contribute to the development and review of individual care plans
- Administer medication safely in line with policies, maintaining accurate MAR records
- Monitor residents’ physical and mental health, including vital signs, and escalate concerns promptly to nurses or senior staff
- Deliver wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, and infection control measures
- Support residents with personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility, and emotional wellbeing
- Supervise and guide junior carers, ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently
- Communicate effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and external services
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, and safeguarding records
Physician Associate
Mar Sleeva Medicity – Respiratory Medicine
, Kerala
2022.11 - 2024.10
- Worked closely with consultants and nursing staff in the care of in-patients and out-patients with respiratory conditions
- Conducted patient assessments, including taking histories, monitoring observations, and recognising clinical deterioration
- Assisted with procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, pleural fluid aspiration, and routine wound dressing
- Supported patients with long-term and complex conditions, providing reassurance and clear explanations to patients and families
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and contributed to care planning
- Followed strict infection control, safety, and safeguarding practices at all times
- Developed strong skills in teamwork, communication, and prioritising patient safety
Physician Associate
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre – Medical Oncology
, Tamil Nadu
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Supported consultants in the care of oncology patients undergoing complex treatments
- Carried out detailed patient histories, physical assessments, and documentation
- Assisted during ward rounds and supported patients with daily care needs alongside nursing staff
- Helped manage acute situations under supervision, such as neutropenic fever and allergic reactions
- Played a key role in patient and family communication, offering emotional support and clear information
- Maintained high standards of infection control, dignity, and patient safety
Education
BSc - Physician Associate Studies
Apollo Institute of Hospital Management & Allied Health Sciences
India 2016.01 - 2021.01
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
Kerala, India 2014.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Senior carer duties and staff support
- Person-centred care and dignity in care
- Care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
- Medication administration and MAR chart management
- Monitoring vital signs and recognising deterioration
- Wound care, pressure area care, and skin integrity
- Infection prevention and control
- Safeguarding adults, MCA, DoLS, and best-interest decisions
- End-of-life and palliative care support
- Accurate record keeping and daily documentation
- Liaising with families, GPs, hospitals, and MDTs
- Emergency response and escalation of concerns
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medication Management
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Safeguarding Adults
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
- End of Life Care
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA), DoLS & Best Interest
- Whistle blowing
- Stoma Care
Languages
English – Good
Malayalam – Native
Tamil – Conversational
Hindi – Basic
Additional information
- Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker Visa)
- Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
- Committed to NHS values and CQC standards
- Ready to relocate
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Carer
Minister Lodge Care Home – Interhaze Pvt Ltd
2024.11 - 2026.01
Physician Associate
Mar Sleeva Medicity – Respiratory Medicine
2022.11 - 2024.10
Physician Associate
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre – Medical Oncology
2021.05 - 2022.08
BSc - Physician Associate Studies
Apollo Institute of Hospital Management & Allied Health Sciences
2016.01 - 2021.01
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
2014.01 - 2016.01