Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Professional Experience
References
Timeline
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Tarushia Asokanathan

London,Harrow

Summary

Compassionate and motivated aspiring medical student with experience in a care home, GP placement, and hospital work experience. Skilled in providing person-centred care, communicating effectively with individuals with complex needs, including dementia, and working respectfully within multidisciplinary environments. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills developed through volunteering and community initiatives, with a genuine commitment to supporting patients' physical and emotional wellbeing. Eager to contribute by delivering high-quality, compassionate care while continuing to develop clinical and patient-facing skills.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Volunteer

Care home
London, Harrow
2023.08 - 2025.08
  • Responded promptly to calls for help, reducing distress and anxiety in patients.
  • Documented daily observations accurately, hence facilitating comprehensive record of each resident's progression.
  • Provided emotional support to residents, enhancing wellbeing.

Volunteer

Mencap
London, Hertfordshire
2024.07 - 2025.07
  • Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
  • Took care of Mencap funday guests, ensuring their experience was enjoyable.
  • Took care of Mencap Funday guests, ensuring their experience was enjoyable.
  • Ensured that visitors were safe at all times.
  • Volunteered for over 9 hours.

Volunteer

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Luton, Hertfordshire
2024.10 - 2024.10
  • Shadowed multiple healthcare workers to understand how the functioning of a hospital works. Gained insight into healthcare environments, professional communication, and day- to-day lifestyle of medical professions
  • Visited over 10 different departments, including A&E.

Volunteer

Bright Young Things
London, Harrow
2022.07 - 2023.09
  • Cleaned and sanitised workspaces before students arrived.
  • Provided 1:1 care to students to ensure all content was understood.
  • Organised bookshelves to make sure all necessary books were easy to find.

Education

Degree - Medicine

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove

GCSEs - 10 Subjects including Maths and English

Haberdashers Girls' School
Elstree, Hertfordshire
09/2018 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Haberdashers Girls' School
Elstree, Hertfordshire
09/2023 - 07/2025

Skills

  • Professional Skills
  • Leadership - Head of Tamil Society and Medicine Society
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Patient
  • Food preparation basics
  • Use of cleaning chemicals

Certification

  • Bronze DofE
  • Up to Grade 6 in piano
  • Bronze in the Senior Maths Challenge
  • First Aid Certificate

Additional Information

Languages: English – native, Spanish and Tamil – beginner

Professional Experience

  • Care home, Volunteering, Assisted care staff in supporting the daily well-being of 20+ residents, helping to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment., Built meaningful relationships with residents through regular conversation and activities, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bright Young Things, Volunteering, Provided one-to-one academic assistance to children in primary skills, allowing them to develop their skills, Helped to maintain the tuition centre, ensuring it looked clean and tidy for the incoming students, Developed strong communication skills by interacting with the students and parents.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
2024.10 - 2024.10

Volunteer

Mencap
2024.07 - 2025.07

Volunteer

Care home
2023.08 - 2025.08

Volunteer

Bright Young Things
2022.07 - 2023.09

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Haberdashers Girls' School
09/2023 - 07/2025

GCSEs - 10 Subjects including Maths and English

Haberdashers Girls' School
09/2018 - 07/2024

Degree - Medicine

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Tarushia Asokanathan