Jakyra Pouncy
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Direct Support Professional (DSP) with over five years of experience providing exceptional patient care in long-term care, rehabilitation, home health, assisted living, and behavioral health settings. Skilled in assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitoring vital signs, documenting patient care, supporting mobility, preventing falls, and maintaining patient dignity. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating effectively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. CPR/AED, First Aid, and CPI certified.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Kickert Bus Line
Lynwood, IL
02.2026 - Current
- Safely transported students to and from school and designated activities while following assigned routes and schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring bus safety and operational readiness.
- Maintained a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for students while enforcing bus safety rules.
- Monitored student behavior, addressing safety concerns promptly to maintain a secure environment.
- Communicated with school staff, parents, and transportation personnel to resolve student and route concerns.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, school transportation policies, and safety procedures.
Direct Support Professional
Bethshan Association
Palos Heights, IL
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered compassionate care and behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Provided daily living assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meal support, enhancing client comfort and dignity.
- Recorded patient behaviors and progress notes, ensuring accurate tracking of changes in condition to inform care plans.
- Documented patient behaviors, progress notes, and changes in condition.
- Ensured clean, safe, and therapeutic living environment, promoting well-being and comfort for all residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing
Chicago Heights, IL
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported residents in daily living activities, enhancing dignity and independence.
- Promoted resident safety through routine monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity and independence.
- Ensured precise patient documentation to facilitate effective care delivery.
- Enhanced resident safety through consistent monitoring and strict adherence to care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Addus HomeCare
Homewood, IL
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with ADLs, medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and companionship.
- Assisted clients with ADLs, medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and companionship to enhance daily living quality.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in patient condition to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence and ensured safety within the home environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Oaks of River Oaks
Calumet City, IL
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted wellness checks and monitored vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for residents' health.
- Supported residents with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management, enhancing their daily comfort and safety.
- Communicated changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff, facilitating prompt care adjustments.
- Maintained accurate documentation and supported infection prevention practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aliya Healthcare
Oak Lawn, IL
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct care for 42 long-term care residents with complex medical conditions.
- Assisted with wound care, repositioning, feeding, bathing, and mobility to support residents' overall health and comfort.
- Collaborated with nurses during daily rounds to ensure quality patient care.
- Collaborated with nurses during daily rounds to enhance patient care and address immediate needs.
- Conducted routine repositioning and skin assessments to prevent pressure injuries and maintain skin integrity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
Orland Park, IL
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported residents with feeding, hygiene, toileting, mobility, and comfort measures to enhance overall well-being.
- Responded promptly to call lights, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques and monitored changes in patient condition.
- Conducted patient observations and documented progress to inform care plans.
Home Care Aide
Healthcare Plus
South Holland, IL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients with personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and errands to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence and safety in home environments through personalized care plans.
- Reported changes in client condition to supervisors and family members to ensure timely interventions.
Caregiver
Help At Home
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated nutrition, personal care, mobility, and companionship to enhance clients' daily living.
- Promoted emotional well-being through meaningful engagement and personalized care strategies.
Caregiver
Help At Home
DeKalb, IL
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Supported grooming, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and housekeeping to enhance client well-being.
- Ensured clean, safe, comfortable environment to foster client independence and quality of life.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient Hygiene & Personal Care
- Vital Signs
- Patient Observation
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Documentation
- Infection Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Gait Belt & Wheelchair Assistance
- Bedside Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Behavioral Support
- Dementia Care
- Crisis Prevention (CPI)
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Training
Healthcare Highlights
- 5+ years of direct patient care experience
- Long-term care and skilled nursing experience
- Home health and community-based care
- Behavioral health and developmental disabilities support
- Vital signs, ADLs, transfers, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance
- EHR documentation and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- CPR/AED, First Aid, and CPI certified
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Kickert Bus Line
02.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Bethshan Association
04.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing
11.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Addus HomeCare
01.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Oaks of River Oaks
07.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aliya Healthcare
02.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
10.2022 - 01.2023
Home Care Aide
Healthcare Plus
07.2021 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Help At Home
08.2019 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Help At Home
10.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North