Piumi Siriwardena
Loughborough
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong client-focused approach and extensive skills in documentation handling and administrative proficiency. Demonstrates adaptability to patient needs while ensuring health and safety compliance, with a deep understanding of confidentiality rules. Committed to caring for vulnerable adults and enhancing patient care, aiming to leverage expertise in a role that prioritises compassionate service delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal and Welfare Support Assistant
Elder Rights & Care Initiative
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided both legal and welfare assistance to elderly clients from low-income backgrounds, often victims of neglect, abuse, or property-related disputes.
- Offered emotional and practical support to vulnerable elders, including help with daily tasks like filling out forms, attending medical appointments, and accessing government benefits.
- Worked closely with social workers and care staff to ensure client dignity and wellbeing, while advising on basic legal rights, property issues, and guardianship.
- Drafted simple legal documents, letters, and complaints on behalf of clients, under the supervision of senior lawyers.
Volunteer Care Assistant
St. Joseph’s Elderly Care Home
Negombo, Sri Lanka
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
Child & Family Support Volunteer (Part-time)
Hope Community Centre
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted vulnerable children and their guardians with day-to-day needs.
- Provided emotional support, tutoring, and helped organise health checkups and hygiene workshops.
- Ensured a safe, respectful environment, especially for children with developmental delays.
- Gained experience working in diverse care settings.
Education
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - Law
IDM Sri Lanka (Buckinghamshire New University)
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01.2015 - 05.2019
Masters in Law - Law
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 02.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
- Client-Focused approach
- Documentation handling
- Administrative proficiency
- Adaptability to patient needs
- Understanding of confidentiality rules
- Caring for vulnerable adults
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Patient care
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Successfully assisted over 30 elderly clients with legal documentation, including wills, property disputes, and access to government benefits.
- Graduated at the top of my class in the LLB Hons program, demonstrating exceptional academic performance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Masters in Law - Law
University of South Wales
02.2023 - 05.2024
Legal and Welfare Support Assistant
Elder Rights & Care Initiative
02.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer Care Assistant
St. Joseph’s Elderly Care Home
08.2021 - 01.2022
Child & Family Support Volunteer (Part-time)
Hope Community Centre
05.2020 - 02.2021
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - Law
IDM Sri Lanka (Buckinghamshire New University)
01.2015 - 05.2019
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