Priya Sasikumar

Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with over three years of experience providing high-quality, person-centered care to elderly individuals and people living with dementia, autism, and learning disabilities. Experienced in personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, mobility support, hoisting, and maintaining accurate care records. Passionate about promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing while delivering safe, compassionate care in residential care homes and domiciliary settings.

Health Care Assistant - VerityCareLtd - South London.

(2024-06)

• Provided high-quality person-centered care to clients in their own homes, ensuring dignity, privacy, and independence were maintained at all times.
• Delivered personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, continence support, and toileting, following individualized care plans.
• Supported clients with safe mobility, hoist transfers, repositioning, and correct use of mobility aids, adhering to manual handling guidelines.
• Administered and prompted medication in line with MAR charts and organizational policies, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assisted with PEG feeding, monitored nutritional intake, and followed strict infection-control procedures.
• Provided specialized support for individuals with dementia, autism, and learning disabilities, including behavioral reassurance,sensory-based communication, and structured routines.
• Caring for an autistic child: delivered consistent emotionalsupport, implemented calming strategies, supported communication needs, and followed behavior management plans to reduce anxiety and promote engagement.
• Prepared meals,supported feeding, and encouraged hydration while monitoring dietary needs.
• Completed light domestic dutiessuch as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Maintained accurate care records, incident reports, and daily notes, escalating concerns promptly.
• Offered companionship, emotional reassurance, and social interaction to promote mental wellbeing.
• Followed all safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control procedures

Care Assistant - London Care Ltd.

(2022-07 - 2025-12)

• Delivered person-centered domiciliary care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Supported clients with mobility, transfers, hoisting, and safe use of equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling regulations.
• Prompted and administered medication according to care plans and MAR charts, ensuring safe storage and accurate reporting.
• Assisted with meal preparation, hydration, and PEG feeding where required.
• Provided structured support for individuals with dementia, autism, and learning disabilities, including communication assistance,routine planning, and emotional regulation.
• Performed domestic tasksincluding cleaning, laundry, shopping, and maintaining a hygienic environment.
• Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting changesto seniorstaff or healthcare professionals.
• Maintained detailed and accurate care documentation, daily logs, and risk assessments.
• Offered companionship, emotional support, and social engagement to reduce isolation.
• Adhered to safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures at all times.

Supervisor - AR Food and Wine Ltd - London, UK

(2020-08 - 2022-07)

• Supervised daily store operations and supported team members.
• Delivered excellent customer service.
• Managed stock, cash handling, and staff scheduling.
• Trained new employees and maintained health and safety standards.

Team Leader - Jaya Sai Ltd - Grantham, UK

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

• Led a small team to achieve daily operational targets.
• Assisted with staff training and customer service.
• Maintained accurate records and ensured workplace safety.

M., Sc. - Management With PDP - BBP University, London, UK (2022)

M.Sc. - Management - University of South Wales, UK (2020)

B. Com. - Computer Applications - Periyar University, Salem, India (2012)