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Mbalu Jah

North Chesterfield,VA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with expertise in patient care, health monitoring, and meal preparation. Proven ability to maintain a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with care standards to enhance client well-being. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in elderly care and household management. Skilled in health monitoring, compliance adherence, and team collaboration. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients. Dedicated caregiver known for strong patient care and health monitoring skills. Experience in meal preparation and maintaining household cleanliness. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance client quality of life and ensure compliance with care standards.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Yours Truly
Richmond, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Monitored client health by observing changes in physical condition or behavior.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.

Elderly Caregiver

Yours Truly
Richmond, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Monitored client health by observing changes in physical condition or behavior.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.

House Manager Retired

Pleasant View Residential Services Inc.
North Chesterfield, VA
10.2006 - 05.2025
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations and quality standards in care services.
  • Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Managed staff payrolls, benefits, and other administrative duties related to personnel needs.
  • Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations at the residence.
  • Monitored medication management and assisted with health-related tasks.
  • Managed facility maintenance and ensured a safe living environment.

Residential Relief Counselor

Chesterfield County Group Homes
03.2003 - 09.2006
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all client needs were met efficiently and effectively.
  • Observed and documented client behaviors throughout shift hours.
  • Documented incident reports accurately and promptly after they occurred.
  • Performed daily rounds of the residential facility to check on resident safety, security, and wellbeing.
  • Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
  • Supervised self-administration of medications for residents.

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Johnson Willies Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
02.2004 - 12.2005
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily living activities.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment.
  • Answered call lights promptly to attend to the needs of the patients.
  • Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Monitored food intake and output levels.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care management such as applying dressings or bandages.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided basic patient care, including changing bed linens and bathing patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly and appropriately according to protocol.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Brandermill's wood
Chesterfield, Virginia
01.2001 - 12.2005
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment.
  • Administered medications per doctor's orders according to facility policies and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Observed behaviors of patients for any physical or emotional changes.
  • Monitored food intake and output levels.

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Hermitage Nursing Home
Richmond, Virginia
06.1998 - 08.2001
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
  • Provided basic patient care, including changing bed linens and bathing patients.
  • Monitored food intake and output levels.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
  • Observed behaviors of patients for any physical or emotional changes.
  • Educated patients about their medical conditions and treatments plans.
  • Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities such as eating, dressing and grooming.

Teacher

St. Philips Primary School, Freetown
Freetown, Sierra Leone
09.1983 - 07.1996
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere.
  • Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods and tools.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

Education

DCA/PCA - DCA/PCA

Brown Stone Assisted Living Facility
Richmond, VA
02-2025

Certified Nurse Aide

Allied Health Institute
Richmond, VA
01-1997

Associate of Arts - Teachers Certificate

Port Loko Teachers College
Port Loko Sierra Leone
07-1983

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Meal preparation
  • Household management
  • Compliance adherence
  • Medication administration
  • Caregiving
  • Incontinence care
  • Medication assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Daily living assistance

Certification

  • license in Nurse Aide
  • License in DCA and PCA

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Yours Truly
08.2025 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Yours Truly
07.2025 - Current

House Manager Retired

Pleasant View Residential Services Inc.
10.2006 - 05.2025

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Johnson Willies Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2005

Residential Relief Counselor

Chesterfield County Group Homes
03.2003 - 09.2006

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Brandermill's wood
01.2001 - 12.2005

Certified Nurse Aide Technician

Hermitage Nursing Home
06.1998 - 08.2001

Teacher

St. Philips Primary School, Freetown
09.1983 - 07.1996

DCA/PCA - DCA/PCA

Brown Stone Assisted Living Facility

Certified Nurse Aide

Allied Health Institute

Associate of Arts - Teachers Certificate

Port Loko Teachers College

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