Tanya

Date of Birth: September 28, 1987

City: Milnerton, Western Cape

Languages: English

Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends and entertaining/hosting

What makes you a good companion?
”I have many years of experience looking after all ages, from newborns through to teenagers and now adults. Before the pandemic I owned a Daycare in Table View, so I am extremely passionate about caring, attentiveness and safe keeping. I currently assist a special needs adult daily and I am thoroughly enjoying it.”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
”I believe I display your company's values most days in my current job as a companion to a special needs adult. She relies on me for safety, making her appointments, transportation and someone she can talk to. This requires a capable, patient, humble, loyal and honest person which I believe I achieve as well as enjoy.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified as a companion?
”My skills vary from being compassionate and being a good listener. I'm a people pleaser, so I always make it my mission to provide quality care. I enjoy organisation, admin and running errands.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”I believe that seniors need company and enjoyment more than any age, as well as to feel wanted and important and I enjoy being able to provide that to. Also not to be made to feel 'different' because of any disabilities or inabilities.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
I care for my parents a few times a week as well as my siblings has moved over seas. As they have become dependent on my usual visits, it brings me joy and satisfaction being able to care for and provide them with assistance.”