Tharaka Kankanamalage
New Malden, Surrey
Summary
Dedicated Home care professional with strong history or positive and trusting client rapport. Provides support and companionship with personable communication and active listening. Provides emotional and logistical support for well-rounded comprehensive home care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Domiciliary care worker
Home instead LMT
Kingston and Wimbledon
07.2023 - Current
- Up to Now
- Main responsibilities;
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Administered medication and kept comprehensive records.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive and supportive relationship.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.
Senior Product Manager
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Led the Blood Gas, Hematology, and Coagulation product lines, driving strategic initiatives to exceed company and foreign principal targets
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies, enhancing product visibility and market share
- Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline operations and optimize product performance, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction.
Product Manager
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Drove sales growth for the Blood Gas, Hematology, and Coagulation product lines by consistently achieving and exceeding targets
- Cultivated and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty
- Implemented targeted marketing strategies and product initiatives to enhance market penetration and drive revenue.
Product Executive
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Engaged with healthcare professionals in private and public hospitals, driving consistent relationship building and follow-up on sales calls and leads
- Managed customer sales revenue and individual budgets, ensuring alignment with overall company sales targets
- Identified and developed new sales opportunities, successfully exceeding personal and organizational sales goals.
Medical representative
Gamma Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Presented new product lines to key medical and healthcare professionals.
- Generate reports on sales, providing relevant information to track sales progress and inform future strategies.
- Reviewed competitor performance and adapted sales strategy accordingly.
- Monitored sales market activity to remain ahead of competitors.
Logistic Officer
Biomedica (Pvt) Ltd
02.2011 - 09.2014
- A leading Sri Lankan importer and distributor of high-quality medical equipment, laboratory supplies, and diagnostic products
- Serving healthcare institutions and research facilities nationwide, Biomedica partners with global brands to provide cutting-edge, reliable solutions, backed by strong technical support and after-sales service., Led all procurement activities, sourcing from international vendors while ensuring optimal stock levels to streamline operations and minimize costs
- Negotiated competitive terms with suppliers, driving cost reductions and boosting productivity
- Collaborated effectively with vendors, clearing agents, and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and meet client demands.
Education
Master - Digital Marketing
University of Roehampton
London 04.2023 - 08.2024
Master - Business Management
University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka 11.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Agricultural - Agricultural Technology and Management
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 09.2006 - 09.2010
Care Certificate -
My learning Cloud
/2023 -
Skills
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong communication
- Personal care
- Mobility support
- Food preparation
- Manual handling
- Dementia patient support
- Medicine administration
- End Of Life Care
- Record-keeping
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Domiciliary care worker
Home instead LMT
07.2023 - Current
Master - Digital Marketing
University of Roehampton
04.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Product Manager
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2023
Product Manager
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2021
Master - Business Management
University of Colombo
11.2015 - 03.2018
Product Executive
Biomed Scientific (Pvt) Ltd
05.2015 - 03.2018
Medical representative
Gamma Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2015
Logistic Officer
Biomedica (Pvt) Ltd
02.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Agricultural - Agricultural Technology and Management
University of Peradeniya
09.2006 - 09.2010
Care Certificate -
My learning Cloud
/2023 -
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