Ruth O

Date Of Birth: July 31, 1985

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English and Yoruba

Hobbies: Playing netball and reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

A good caregiver possesses patience, kindness, trustworthiness and motivation, and I have all of those qualities. Most importantly, if you are passionate about caregiving, you will be confident in caring for others - a good quality to have in any field.

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care, Post-operative care as well as PEG feeding and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals. I am also open to providing Nanny care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The best part about working with seniors is that they are very funny people and always making me laugh. They are so wise and tell the best stories, always educating me with their knowledge from the lives they have lived..

What was your best day at work and what made it good?

“When caregiving is your passion, everyday becomes your best day. I get to meet and engage with different men and women daily, and being able to assist them and make life easier for them always makes me feel good.

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and commitment”