Jala Phillips-Mahaffey
Pearl,MS
Summary
Caring CMA dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Compassionate caregiver offers 4 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
UMMC
Jackson,MS
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CMA
Village Park
Alpharetta, GA
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Nursing Assistant
Brickmont Assisted Living
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Also, monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff, to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Also, managed over 50 calls daily.
Nurses Assistant
The Arbor Assisted Living Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Long Term Care Assisted approximately 15 residents each shift with activities of daily living; ensured that all residents were on time for all meals and activities. Provided social and emotional support to improve residents' morale. Established rapport with team members, residents, and families. Helped residents with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and peri care, incontinence care, minimizing rashes, sores and soiling. Supported residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities.
Private Caregiver
Caregiving
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Private Duty Caregiver Resume Private In Home Sitter Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing . Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming. Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nursing Hinds Community College
Pearl, MSHigh School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, MS05-2019
Skills
- Arts
- Caregiver
- Oral
- Client
- Emotional support
- Policies
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nutrition and Diet
- Proper Staffing
- Medicine Administration
- Reading
Timeline
CNA
UMMC
02.2024 - Current
CMA
Village Park
02.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing Assistant
Brickmont Assisted Living
11.2020 - 02.2022
Nurses Assistant
The Arbor Assisted Living Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Private Caregiver
Caregiving
06.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nursing Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School