Julia Taka
Reading,West Berkshire
Summary
Compassionate and reliable healthcare assistant with comprehensive background in elderly care, offering quality care in different care settings. committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents while ensuring their independence and dignity. Committed to maintaining an excellent level of care through compassion,kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant (bank)
Ambience Care
Reading, Berkshire
2025.01 - Current
- Provided high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents and individuals with physical disabilities, dementia, and complex care needs.
- Assisted residents with personal care, promoting dignity and independence through washing, bathing, dressing, toileting, and continence care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) and reported any concerns promptly.
- Supported residents in safe moving and handling using hoists and transfer aids, ensuring comfort and safety during transfers.
- Promoted residents' dignity, privacy, choice, and respect at all times.
- Facilitated effective communication among residents, relatives, and healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of care.
- Followed safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect.
Healthcare Assistant
Princess Marina Hospital
Gaborone, Botswana, South East
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Assisted residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
- Supported elderly residents with daily tasks, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life in care homes.
- Maintained personal hygiene for bed-bound patients, ensuring dignity and respect during care.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Provided safe, secure living conditions for service users, minimising risks and improving overall quality of life.
Family Carer
Family Home
Palapye, Central
2012.01 - 2015.04
- Managed household chores whilst caring for family my mother and maintaining clean and comfortable living environment.
- Administered prescribed medications on time every day to ensure consistent treatment regimen for ailing relative.
- Encouraged regular exercise routines for my mother with physical limitations, promoting better physical strength.
- Arranged social activities for my elderly mother, boosting her mental stimulation and social interaction.
- Managed household chores whilst caring for family my mother and maintaining clean and comfortable living environment.
- Managed household budget to support family needs while caring for my ill mother.
Education
GCSEs - Primary
Simon Primary School
Serowe 01/1973 - 12/1983
Skills
- Dementia care
- Elderly care
- Personal care
- Crisis intervention
- Patient needs adaptation
- Patient dignity preservation
- Exercise and activity planning
- Multitasking under pressure
- Respecting cultural differences
Affiliations
- Taking walks in the park
- Cooking and Cleaning
Languages
English
Beginner
Timeline
Health care assistant (bank)
Ambience Care
2025.01 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Princess Marina Hospital
2020.02 - 2021.02
Family Carer
Family Home
2012.01 - 2015.04
GCSEs - Primary
Simon Primary School
01/1973 - 12/1983