Date Of Birth: 18th April 1995

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Annelize Bongiwe

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘Giving client’s the love and care they deserve. I am humble, respectful, willing to learn, a good listener and I have empathy. I strive to creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Most importantly I make my client feel valued.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was when the one of the patients I was assisting at the time asked if I could stay a couple more hours with her, and I did it brought me so much pleasure to see the smile one her face. We had a great time laughing and enjoying each others company’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me, brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly ’’

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?

“I am a firm believer in God, I love the Lord whole heartedly”