Jakiya Thompson
Nashville
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Caregiver/Home Health Aide with hands-on experience providing care for clients with complex medical and daily living needs. Skilled in assisting patients with ALS, dementia care, tracheostomy care, PEG tube feeding, and mobility assistance. Dedicated to maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and safety while supporting families and healthcare teams. Experienced in both home care and assisted living environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Divine timing homecare
Nashville
11.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate in-home care for clients with complex medical conditions, including ALS.
- Assisted with PEG tube feeding and care, ensuring proper nutrition and hygiene.
- Performed tracheostomy care and suctioning to maintain airway safety and comfort.
- Assisted with bed baths, grooming, and personal hygiene for bedbound patients.
- Safely transferred and repositioned patients using a Hoyer lift and gait belt.
- Provided oral care and mouth suctioning when needed.
- Gave medication and vitamin reminders according to care plans.
- Helped maintain a safe, clean environment through light housekeeping.
- Coordinated and reminded clients of doctor’s appointments and medical schedules.
- Provided emotional support and companionship while ensuring patient dignity and comfort.
Caregiver
Preferred Care at Home
Clarksville
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided in-home care for clients requiring assistance with daily living activitiesHelped with medication reminders, grooming, dressing, and personal care• Supported mobility and transfers using gait belts and lift equipment
Caregiver
Abe’s Garden community
Nashville
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided daily care for residents including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding assistance• Assisted bedbound patients with mobility and transfers using Hoyer lift and gait beltPerformed bed baths, personal hygiene care, and medication reminders• Assisted with meal preparation and feeding• Maintained a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping
Caregiver
Walking horse meadows assisted living
Clarksville
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, and dressing• Provided dementia care and companionship• Assisted with mobility support and ensured resident safety
Elderly Caregiver
Bread of life homecare
Clarksville
05.2023 - 09.2023
- • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal prep, and daily activities• Provided companionship and monitored client safety• Assisted with mobility support and light housekeeping duties
Caregiver
Home Instead
Clarksville
05.2023 - 06.2023
- • Provided in-home care for elderly clients• Assisted with meal preparation, grooming, and medication reminders• Supported clients with mobility and companionship
Education
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TNSkills
- ALS patient care Dementia & memory care Tracheostomy (Trach) care PEG tube feeding & medication reminders Bed baths & personal hygiene assistance Feeding assistance Grooming & dressing Hoyer lift operation Gait belt transfer assistance Mobility support for bedbound patients Meal preparation & nutrition support Light housekeeping Companionship & emotional support Assisted living & home care support
Timeline
Caregiver
Divine timing homecare
11.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Preferred Care at Home
09.2025 - 01.2026
Caregiver
Walking horse meadows assisted living
03.2025 - 06.2025
Caregiver
Abe’s Garden community
09.2024 - 09.2025
Elderly Caregiver
Bread of life homecare
05.2023 - 09.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead
05.2023 - 06.2023
Clarksville High School