Lyka Addon Suniga

About Lyka Addon Suniga

Lyka Addon Suniga is a 33-year-old single mother blessed with two children, aged 13 and 11. She is currently residing in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. She is the fourth child among five siblings, with two brothers and two sisters. At the age of eight, her parents separated, and she was raised solely by her mother, who is now 64 years old and a full-time housewife. Growing up in a modest household, Lyka developed a strong sense of responsibility, resilience, and independence, which shaped her into the hardworking and dedicated individual she is today. She completed her secondary education at Bonifacio Annex High School in 2009. Determined to improve her family's situation, she pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education from the University of Baguio in 2014. Her passion for caregiving and helping others led her to further enhance her skills by completing a caregiving course, where she became certified in 2025. Lyka has gained diverse work experience both locally and abroad. She worked as a public elementary teacher in Thailand from November 2016 to September 2017, handling Grades 1 and 4. She continued teaching from November 2017 to October 2018, where she handled multiple grade levels including Grades 1, 3, and 7, as well as participated in an English program. Her experience as a teacher strengthened her ability to guide, nurture, and educate young children with patience and care. As part of her caregiving training, Lyka completed her on-the-job training in a hospital setting, where she was assigned to the surgery ward. During this period, she gained hands-on experience in handling patients with different medical conditions. She assisted in the care of a 12-year-old child with a broken arm and a 50-year-old patient diagnosed with lymphoma and diabetes. Her responsibilities included monitoring vital signs, assisting with bed making, performing grooming and hygiene care, and accompanying patients to their doctor’s appointments and medical procedures. This experience strengthened her confidence, attentiveness, and ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care. She later transitioned to the hospitality industry, working as a Guest Relations Officer and Hotel Attendant in Thailand from December 2018 to May 2020. This role enhanced her interpersonal skills, adaptability, and ability to provide quality service in a fast-paced environment. Most recently, she worked as a Customer Service Representative from November 2022 to March 2026, where she further developed her communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism. In addition to her non-domestic roles, Lyka also has valuable experience in domestic work. THAILAND From June 2020 to July 2022, she worked for a Japanese-Thai family living in a two-storey, three-bedroom house. The household consisted of a couple and their two-year-old child, and she worked alongside another helper. Her primary responsibility was childcare, where she provided hands-on care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, tutoring, and engaging the child in educational activities. She also handled the child’s laundry and assisted with general household chores when needed. Her experience as both a domestic helper and a mother has made her confident in caring for newborns and young children with attentiveness and compassion. Lyka is highly capable in performing household duties such as cleaning, washing clothes, ironing, dishwashing, and cooking. She is knowledgeable in preparing Filipino dishes and is very willing to learn how to cook other cuisines. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn make her adaptable to different household environments and cultural practices. With her caregiving certification and personal experience in nurturing her own children, Lyka has developed a genuine interest in becoming a professional caregiver. She is particularly interested in gaining experience in caring for the elderly and individuals with special