Devapriya Asoka Panicker

MSc Public Health student with practical experience in child and mental health support. Skilled in safeguarding, SEN support, emotional wellbeing, and case management. Eager to apply academic knowledge and hands-on experience to improve the lives of children and young people in a professional support worker role.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside OL6 9QJ
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Health Care Assistant
Care UKHyde,Manchester
Sep 2026 — Present
  • Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene.
  • Support residents with mobility, transfers, and repositioning, following safe moving and handling procedures.
  • Assist residents with meals and drinks, ensuring their nutritional and hydration needs are met.
  • Monitor residents' health and well-being, observe changes in their physical or emotional condition, and report concerns promptly to senior staff.
  • Support residents living with dementia and other age-related conditions, providing compassionate, patient, and individualised care.
  • Maintain accurate care records and document daily activities in accordance with care home policies and procedures.
  • Promote residents' independence, choice, dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping to create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment.
  • Work collaboratively with nurses, senior care staff, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Follow infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Support residents to participate in meaningful activities that promote social interaction, mental well-being, and quality of life.
  • Respond appropriately to residents' needs and emergencies, following established procedures and seeking assistance when required.
Support Worker
Staff Resources Pvt LtdManchester, UK
May 2025 — Aug 2026
  • Provide individualised support for children in early years and school settings
  • Administer medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being
  • Offer emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients
  • Track and document client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents
  • Maintain detailed records of client progress, interventions, and any changes in condition, contributing to continuous care improvement
Student Counsellor
Future Care Educational ServicesIndia
Jun 2022 — Dec 2023
  • Provide academic and emotional guidance to students preparing for internships and careers
  • Conduct individual counselling sessions to support students with academic, personal, and social concerns
  • Deliver counselling sessions to address personal, social, and educational concerns
  • Cooperate with other teachers to monitor student performance, implementing corrective measures to address academic and behavioural changes
  • Lead group counselling activities and meetings, continuing student development and growth through a safe space to talk
Psychiatry Intern
MGM Muthoot Hospitals
Jan 2023 — Feb 2023
  • Assist in patient case management, treatment planning, and crisis intervention
  • Observe therapeutic sessions and support patient communication and documentation
  • Contribute to project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating with team members for timely completion
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, offering innovative ideas for project improvements and problem-solving
  • Execute administrative tasks under managerial supervision to optimise workflow
Floor Staff Member
Alankar Hypermarket
Aug 2021 — Aug 2022
  • Support daily operations, customer service, and conflict resolution in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strengthen communication and teamwork skills through consistent customer interaction
  • Handle customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services
  • Maintain clean, presentable and stunning product displays by conducting routine visual merchandising tasks and deep cleans
  • Rotate stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses
Family Caregiver
Family
Jan 2017 — Dec 2021
  • Deliver daily personal and emotional care for elderly grandparent, enhancing mobility support, medication adherence, and companionship
  • Cultivate patience, empathy, and resilience, prioritising safety and wellbeing
  • Acquire practical knowledge in safeguarding and fostering trust with family members
Skills
SafeguardingChild ProtectionSEN SupportBehaviour ManagementEmotional SupportCase ManagementCrisis InterventionChild DevelopmentPublic Health ResearchTeam LeadershipCommunicationEmpathyCommitment to excellenceTeam leadership and motivationTeam buildingCalm under pressureProblem-solvingLeadershipTeamwork & Multidisciplinary CollaborationData protection complianceComplaint handling and resolutionHealth and safety awarenessCommunication skillsCustomer focusedWillingness to learnStrategic planningRecord keepingTask collaborationCustomer service
Education
Master of Science, Public Health
University of Huddersfield
A Grade
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science - Coimbatore
A Grade
A Level, +2 Science
Sree Narayana Public School & Junior College
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Certifications
DBS - Child and Adult Workforce Support Worker
Person-Centred Care Planning and Personalisation Certificate
Languages
English
Fluent
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