Udani Kamburugamuwa

Dedicated and empathetic emerging social worker with practical experience supporting elderly clients through engaging activities and personalised wellbeing programs. Recently completed a placement at Your Side Australia, where I assisted in organizing social events, coordinating transport, and providing emotional and mobility support for senior clients. Skilled in creating inclusive and meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life. Committed to fostering strong community relationships and delivering compassionate care aligned with the values of respect, excellence, and dignity in aged care settings.

To obtain a Lifestyle Officer role at Opal HealthCare’s Epping Grand Care Community, where I can apply my passion for elderly care, creativity in planning social activities, and experience in community engagement to support residents’ wellbeing. I aim to contribute to a collaborative and compassionate team while further developing my career within an innovative and future-focused aged care environment.

• Strengths-Based Practice
• Trauma-Informed and Culturally Safe Care
• Risk Assessment and Safety Planning (Signs of Safety)
• Mandatory Reporting and Child Protection Protocols
• Multi-agency Collaboration and Referral
• Solution-Focused Interviewing
• Ethics and Professional Boundaries

• Client Record Management Systems (CRMs) – Familiar with aged care systems for documenting client progress, event attendance, and case notes (e.g., AutumnCare, Manad Plus – specify if known).
• Microsoft Office Suite – Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for preparing reports, calendars, and event materials.
• Event & Calendar Management – Skilled in using digital tools to schedule, coordinate, and communicate community activities and social events.
• Data Entry & Reporting – Accurate and timely documentation of participation records, wellbeing assessments, and volunteer engagement logs.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritise tasks, manage activity schedules, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced care environment.
• Volunteer Coordination – Experience assisting in volunteer onboarding, shift planning, and communication for community-based events.
• Communication Systems – Proficient in using phone, email, and internal messaging tools to coordinate with care staff, families, and service providers.
• Compliance & Documentation – Knowledge of administrative compliance requirements, including incident reports, consent forms, and privacy protocols.
• Digital Literacy – Comfortable with online learning platforms, video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and online feedback collection methods.

Danisha D’Silva, Student and Volunteer Coordinator, Your Side Australia, 0412 327 262

Dibya Shree Chhetry, Social Work Field Educator, 0426 387 677