Udeni Thakshila
Melbourne,Craigieburn
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate placement student with hands-on experience in aged care, disability support, and dementia care. Committed to enhancing residents’ comfort, dignity, and independence through person-centred care, effective communication, empathy, and strong teamwork skills. Passionate about providing safe, respectful, and high-quality support while building positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare staff.
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Work History
Placement Student
Glenroy Opal Health care
Melbourne, VIC
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Employed person-centred approaches to support individuals with dementia.
- Facilitated personal care and daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and independence.
- Provided mobility assistance to elderly clients, promoting safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted with emotional support and engaged residents in social activities, fostering a sense of community.
- Fostered respectful communication with families and staff members.
Adhered to infection control and workplace safety protocols.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Health And Community
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Melbourne, VIC05-2026
Skills
- Aged care disability support
- Dementia and palliative care
- Personal care assistance
- Manual handling and infection control
- Safe work practices
- Independence and wellbeing support
- Community participation facilitation
- Cultural competence
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- • NDIS Worker Screening Check: 85196510
- • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- • Current Working with children check and Police Check
- • COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu vaccination Completed
Availability
Available for weekdays, weekends, and night shifts
Flexible and reliable
Reference
- Registered Nurse – opal healthcare
Punam Baniya
dbaniya37@gmail.com
punam.Baniya@opalhealthcare.com.au
0421298971
- Registered Nurse – opal healthcare
Anita Sharma
Anita.sharma@opalhealthcare.com.au
0433980785
Timeline
Placement Student
Glenroy Opal Health care
02.2026 - 03.2026
Graduate Certificate of Health And Community
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