BLESSY JACOB

Proactive and compassionate operational leader with over 16 years of experience across the aged care, health, and education sectors. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, managing large-scale care operations, and delivering strong financial and clinical outcomes. Currently serving as Nurse Manager at Metlifecare Powley, where I lead clinical excellence, compliance, and staff development across the village. Co-founder of Career Plus, a recruitment business that supported New Zealand’s aged care sector during the COVID-19 nursing shortage. Adept in strategic planning, quality assurance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Known for driving cultural excellence, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency, making a confident step toward a Village Manager role.

• Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Auckland Business Chamber

• Turned a -$160K budget variance into a $60K surplus within one year.
• Achieved 3 Continuous Quality Improvements in external audits.
• Consistently high resident satisfaction survey results.
• Highest employee satisfaction score in the company.
• Finalist – Best Aged Care Small Facility Award.
• Maintained strong occupancy through exceptional service and engagement.
• Successfully led change and quality improvement projects.
• Built strong relationships with families, staff, and stakeholders.
• Strengthened health & safety culture, reducing incidents.

A Study to Evaluate the Knowledge of Coronary Artery Disease Among Adolescents and to Identify the Risk Factors Present in Adolescents at Selected Junior Colleges.