THERESA CHIBUZO MBAMALU
Jeddah,Makkah Province
Summary
Dedicated caregiving professional with extensive expertise in personalised caregiving, dementia care, and Alzheimer's care. Proficient in mental health support, mobility assistance, and fall prevention strategies. Adept at medication administration, health monitoring, and providing emotional support through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Utilises basic healthcare tools, monitoring devices, caregiving software, and record-keeping tools to ensure comprehensive care. Demonstrates proactive engagement and a comforting presence with tolerance and understanding. Skilled in personal care routines, elderly care, meal preparation expertise, basic computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through compassionate and attentive care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver (Psychiatric and Geriatric Support)
Dr. Erfan and Badego General Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided attentive care for elderly and psychiatric patients, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding
- Monitored patients' physical and mental well-being, identifying and addressing health concerns promptly
- Supported patients with cognitive impairments such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and effective communication strategies
- Assisted patients in mobility around the house; prevented accidents.
- Adapted care plans to meet individual needs, enhancing comfort level of patients.
- Helped patients with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and self-respect.
- Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
- Liaised with healthcare providers about patient progress; ensured cohesive care plan.
- Operated medical equipment when necessary; safeguarded patient's well-being.
Registered Nurse and Caregiver
Nnewi Diocesan Hospital
Nnewi, Nigeria
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered compassionate caregiving services to patients with chronic illnesses and limited mobility
- Assisted with bedside care, dressing changes, and nutritional support, ensuring patient comfort
- Managed care plans for elderly patients with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and post-stroke complications
- Provided companionship and emotional support, improving patients' mental well-being
Community-Based Caregiver
Primary Health Centre
Amaokpala, Nigeria
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered prenatal and postnatal support to mothers and newborns, emphasizing well-being and safety
- Educated families on basic caregiving practices, hygiene, and preventive health measures
- Conducted immunization drives and community health awareness campaigns
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
- Coordinated schedules with family members for smooth caregiving operations.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals for clear understanding of conditions.
- Delivered personal care and grooming routines to boost wellbeing.
Voluntary Caregiver and Midwife
General Hospital, Ekwulobia
Ekwulobia, Nigeria
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided direct caregiving support to postpartum mothers and newborns
- Assisted with newborn feeding, bathing, and postnatal care routines
- Offered support and guidance to families, promoting a nurturing environment
- Prepared nutritious meals for better patient wellbeing.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Assisted patients in mobility around the house; prevented accidents.
- Helped patients with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and self-respect.
- Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.
- Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
Education
Certificate of Registered Nurse (RN) -
School of Nursing, Ministry of Health
Umuahia, Abia State 05.2018 - 11.2019
Certificate of Registered Midwife (RM) - undefined
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital
Nkpor, Anambra State 03.2012 - 09.2015
Skills
- Personalized caregiving
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Mental health support
- Mobility assistance
- Fall prevention strategies
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Emotional support
- Personal care routines
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic healthcare tools
- Monitoring devices
- Caregiving software
- Record-keeping tools
- Basic computer literacy
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Proactive engagement
- Comforting presence
- Tolerance and understanding
- Personal care
- Elderly care
- Meal preparation expertise
Certification
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 23576597, 07/06/26
- Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria, 188200, 113479, 12/30/25
- Certificate of Basic Life Support Training (BLS), SHA BLS Provider, Dr. Erfan and Bagedo, LSTC, 05/26/24, 05/26/26
Accomplishments
- Successfully supported elderly patients in maintaining independence and dignity.
- Introduced patient education sessions that enhanced caregiver-patient relationships.
- Consistently recognized for going above and beyond to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
Languages
English (Fluent)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver (Psychiatric and Geriatric Support)
Dr. Erfan and Badego General Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse and Caregiver
Nnewi Diocesan Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2023
Certificate of Registered Nurse (RN) -
School of Nursing, Ministry of Health
05.2018 - 11.2019
Community-Based Caregiver
Primary Health Centre
04.2017 - 05.2018
Voluntary Caregiver and Midwife
General Hospital, Ekwulobia
11.2015 - 04.2017
Certificate of Registered Midwife (RM) - undefined
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital
03.2012 - 09.2015
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