Phindile M

Date Of Birth: March 7, 2002

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English and Tswana

Hobbies: Jogging

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I have empathy and I am able to understand he needs of the patient. I am very patient and this helps me in ensuring that I provide the best care possible.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
” I am more experienced in catheter care, peg tube feeding, frail care, dementia care, child care, checking vitals signs, post-operative care, monitoring, bed and bath care, exercise and mobility assistance and medication monitoring.” ’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ I love working with them because they are the nicest people and they provide valuable lessons, I always learn a lot and improve.”

What was the best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?

” Being able to help patients with passive and active exercise ,playing different games and taking walk around also helps them to refresh their mind . The matron in charge used to thank me for doing a great job .”