Tanya Ganeshkumar
London
Summary
I am an experienced and compassionate carer with over four years of continuous hands‑on experience supporting adults with dementia, mental health needs, mobility challenges, and complex personal care. I am naturally empathetic, patient, and attentive, and I take pride in delivering person‑centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Alongside my work, I have continued to build my knowledge and experience in the care sector while studying. I completed an Access to HE Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery in 2023 and began my BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing with Coventry University in January 2025. Balancing academic study with ongoing care work has strengthened my clinical awareness, communication skills, and commitment to becoming a registered nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-In Carer
Private
Ipswich
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Provided 24-hour live-in care for a woman with dementia and complex mental health needs.
- Promoted independence by offering verbal prompting and encouragement, enabling her to complete tasks herself in line with her wishes.
- Supported with personal care, continence management, bathing and dressing while maintaining dignity and autonomy.
- Helped her follow her own established daily routine, ensuring consistency, comfort, and emotional stability.
- Accompanied her outdoors for recreational activities such as coffee trips, cinema and to hospital and GP appointments
- Liaised primarily with her family regarding care needs, with occasional communication with her mental health team.
- Supported household duties including cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
- Monitored medication intake and administered prescribed medications as necessary.
Live-In Carer
Elder Care (Agency Self-Employed)
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with varying levels of dependency.
- Administered medication safely and accurately.
- Supported with mobility, transfers, and use of equipment.
- Maintained detailed daily notes and care logs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Care Assistant
Radfield Homecare
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted clients with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and continence.
- Provided companionship and emotional support.
- Completed domestic duties including meal preparation and cleaning.
- Administered medication and performed catheter care.
- Gained experience in manual handling and first aid.
Virtual Personal Assistant
Interlocks Services Ltd
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Communicated with clients via email and phone.
- Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and problem-solving.
- Managed company finances and administrative tasks.
Delivery Driver
Ocado
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered orders safely and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Operated and manoeuvred delivery vans confidently.
Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered excellent customer service in a busy retail environment.
- Assisted customers with enquiries and product selection.
- Replenished stock, maintained displays, and ensured store cleanliness.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to support smooth daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Coventry University
London 01.2025 - 03.2026
Access to HE Diploma - Nursing & Midwifery
City of Oxford College
08.2022 - 08.2023
A-Levels - Philosophy, Sociology , Psychology
Pimlico Academy Sixth Form
09.2015 - 01.2017
GCSEs -
Pimlico Academy
09.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Person‑centred care
- Dementia & mental health support
- Promoting independence & verbal prompting
- Medication administration
- Moving & handling
- Safeguarding & confidentiality
- Companionship & emotional support
- Communication & de‑escalation
- Domestic support (meal prep, cleaning, shopping)
- First aid awareness
- Accurate record keeping
Certification
- Moving & Handling
- Person‑Centred Care
- Dementia Awareness
- First Aid Training
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
First Language
Sinhala
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Coventry University
01.2025 - 03.2026
Live-In Carer
Private
09.2022 - 02.2026
Access to HE Diploma - Nursing & Midwifery
City of Oxford College
08.2022 - 08.2023
Live-In Carer
Elder Care (Agency Self-Employed)
08.2022 - 10.2024
Care Assistant
Radfield Homecare
09.2021 - 07.2022
Virtual Personal Assistant
Interlocks Services Ltd
10.2020 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
Ocado
11.2019 - 08.2021
Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose
11.2018 - 11.2019
A-Levels - Philosophy, Sociology , Psychology
Pimlico Academy Sixth Form
09.2015 - 01.2017
GCSEs -
Pimlico Academy
09.2010 - 07.2015