- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking, Swimming Running
- Avid Reader
- Music
- Gardening
- Web Development and Design
Karthik Balan
Oakland,CA
Summary
Hardworking student & passionate volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and
resourceful approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Sunol Creek Memory Care
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided support and companionship to patients with Alzheimer's & Dementia, assisted memory care director with office administration & computer work.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect towards both residents and staff members.
- Delivered personalized attention to each resident, respecting their unique needs while offering assistance where necessary.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with diverse groups of residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all residents.
Volunteer English Tutor
Mahadeva Children’s Home
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided online tutoring to develop students' deeper comprehension of English grammar and improve academic success.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
A Taste of Medicine - Student Shadowing Program
King’s Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed 7-day shadowing program at a private hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Observed several departments and experienced different aspects of medicine and hospital care, as well as medical professionals at work in real-time.
- Shadowed professionals in emergency, critical care, radiology, maternity & cardiac units, as well as the hospital’s laboratory facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Dublin, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Concord, CA05-2028
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Care plan management
- Documentation
- Housekeeping
Interests
Technology/Computer Skills:
- Google (Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets)
- Microsoft (Word, Excel)
- Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts, Skype
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
A Taste of Medicine - Student Shadowing Program
King’s Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Sunol Creek Memory Care
07.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer English Tutor
Mahadeva Children’s Home
06.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
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