Charity

Date Of Birth: May 3, 1990

City: Roodeport, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Helping people of all ages comes naturally to me. I pride myself in being kind, patient and loving. I believe that is what makes me a good caregiver. “

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Providing care to people with dementia and patients who are disable.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are kind and considerate. They are always smiling, it warms my heart when I work with them and spend time chatting.”

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

”The best day was when a patient thanked me for the service I provided because they felt better and trusted me with their care.”

Jolene

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: April 20, 1976

City: Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and taking walks in nature

Personality Type: Listener: soft-hearted, patient, and quiet

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I have a wonderful sense of humor just love helping people it gives me a purpose in life by just being there for others in need I don't see myself in any other profession.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.

“ My most memorable workday was when I began my caregiving role. My first bedridden client thanked me for a bed bath, and her appreciation made me feel like I'd found my life's purpose.’”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“For me it will always be working with seniors some of them longs for the attention of someone just to listen to them and treating them with dignity”

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and CPR Training.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
"An interesting aspect about me, not evident from my resume, is my passion for engaging in meaningful conversations. I take pride in making each individual feel valued and never like a burden, always lending a listening ear to their stories."

What personal values are most important to you?
“Reliability, honesty, loyalty, and loving and accepting everyone I cross paths with.”

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Nodumoluhle

Date Of Birth: November 30, 1991

City: Berea, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading Novels and Singing

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a trustworthy person, with the ability to work under pressure, very compassionate and punctual . I always put my patients first, giving them the love and the care they need”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am skilled in elderly care, caring for the elderly. I also in disability care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”I am a humble young lady striving to bring the best to elders and disable children in need of my care.

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

”The best day for me was when I worked on Christmas day, it was really nice to see the patients happy when they were with their families , opening their gifts and just spending time with them.”

Nomasibulele D

Date Of Birth: 17 April 1984

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans & Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“Being a good caregiver means ensuring that my clients are always comfortable and cared for. You need patience, discipline and a good attitude when working with clients. These are qualities which I possess. Children can be curious, energetic, and sometimes challenging. A good childminder needs to have patience in abundance to handle various situations calmly and effectively.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“Over the years working not only with private clients but also private hospitals, I have gained experienced in Dementia care, Frail care, Pressure care, Wound Care Monitoring and Basic vital monitoring. I also specialize in PEG feeding and Stoma Care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The most exciting part of working with the elderly is the knowledge that they impart , as well as the humorous stories they tell.”

What personal values are most important to you?

”Integrity, accountability, diligence perseverance and discipline”

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Mercy B

Date Of Birth: June 5, 1993

City: Protea Glen, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Venda, Sesotho and Setswana

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very passionate person with good listening skills and communication skills. I’m patient, loving, and understanding to people of all ages”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Elderly care, disability care, and dementia care ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”They are always telling funny stories which makes it fun to be around them. I enjoy helping them, talking to them and most importantly taking care of them”

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

”A patient of mine was hesitant about taking their medication and I managed to convince them the benefits of taking their medication and they eventually did and felt better”

Raisibe

Date Of Birth: July 19, 2001

City: Nellmapius, Pretoria

Languages: English ,Zulu ,Sepedi and Tsonga

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“A good caregiver is kind, warm and patient, I believe those words describes me. I am hard worker that ensures that patients are always happy and well taken care of”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Elderly care and companionship. I always love spending time with the elderly, helping them at all times . Most qualified in dementia care, post operative care, exercise and mobility assistance and wound monitoring”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”Seniors are special and very loving. The stories they tell are always so heartwarming”

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

”I managed to change the mood of a patient who wasn’t feeling well. I turned their mood around and made their day great ”

Mainah

Date Of Birth: September 21, 1972

City: Alice Lane Sandton, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My expertise has allowed me to provide excellent care and services to my patients and clients. I am skilled in my field and passionate about providing care to people who need it ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Elderly patients, patients with chronic illnesses and dementia care ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They are loving and always telling stories. They provide lots of love and in turn receive it from me ”

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

”Taking care of a patient whose family was away for some time. I gave the patient the needed support and ensured they are doing well at all times ”

Bethell

Date Of Birth: August 5, 1994

City: South Hills Lifestyle Estates, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am very caring. Always helping , very kind and generous and I always enjoying taking care of people who need my help ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Child-care, elderly care and basic vital monitoring . I also specialise in palliative care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The stories they tell and how they always smile when they tell you. Seniors are good people and they make my day when they are happy with the help I provide”

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

”I once assisted a patient with basic care and they were so thankful and thanked me a lot due to my patiency and kindness”

Mercy N

Date Of Birth:November 27, 1986

City: Germiston,Gauteng

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm enthusiastic, kind and loving towards my patients and always willing to assist where I'm needed .My patients are a priority and I’m always concerned about their health ensuring that they are well taken care of ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Wound monitoring, feeding, bathing patients, Pressure part care and giving them medication.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are always telling good stories. I love helping them with everything they may need. giving them the best care”

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

”The first day I did wound care and Catheter care. I saw happy patients that were pleased to receive assistance from me”

Antoinette

Date Of Birth: January 18, 1985

City: Mitchells Plain, Western Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“What makes me a good caregiver is that caring for the elderly is my passion. I want to help those in need - especially when they need the assistance. I am a people's person, I am friendly and trustworthy. I pride myself in always working professionally and my work ethics compliments my confident and proactive nature, which I believes makes me a good caregiver.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Stroke care and Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care as well as other requirements learnt during my time at hospitals and with clients. I am also experienced in PEG feeding and Palliative care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“What makes me more excited is helping them when they struggle to do things for themselves and just seeing that happy smiles on their faces.”

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

“My best day at work was when my client who suffered from a stroke started walking again. I emphasised the importance of remaining positive and we tried day by day until she finally took her steps. It made me feel so good as the care and input I provided helped her to recover.

Memory

Date Of Birth: January 14, 1988

City: Kensington,Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm fully confident in my skills and experience in the care industry. My passion drives me to give my clients the best care possible. Challenges don't scare me; they make my work exciting and help me grow.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide care for general Frail Care, Post-Operative Care, Disability Care which includes Motor-Neuron Disease, Palliative Care, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care and Parkinson’s. I also have the necessary experience in catheter care assistance, stoma care assistance, vital signs check, and wound care monitoring and Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“When I see them happy from the help I provide, being able to chat to them and assisting them generally with everything they need.”

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

”When l helped a patient who was freezing by putting a water bottle to his feet and seeing the relief in his eyes after that.”

Thabisani

Date Of Birth: December 03, 1996

City: Randburg Gauteng

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading & Exercising

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Taking care of people is my passion. I use my initiative where needed and work well under pressure.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Care of schizophrenic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound monitoring, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seeing them happy, recovering well and trusting me under my duties makes me the most excited care worker.”

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

“The first day I started pursuing this journey as a professional care giver, meeting new patients and staff members, building good relationships with everyone in the home care industry was a dream come true and the best day ever.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, loyalty and discipline.”

Cwayita N.

Date Of Birth: August 10, 1988

City: Delft, Western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Caregiving is a field that requires a lot of tolerance and endurance, I am both patient and compassionate, which I believe is important when providing quality care.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Stroke care and Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care as well as other requirements learnt during my time at hospitals and with clients. I am also experienced in PEG feeding and Palliative care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and life as a whole. It gives me an opportunity to think about what matters most in life and how to best look after seniors, as well as myself.”

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

“I like farming and animals, at home I always assist my brother in milking cows and I enjoy visiting the zoo.”

Charmaine R.

Date Of Birth: May 19, 1989

City: Mitchells Plain, Western Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking and make-up/beautifying

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a good caregiver as caring for the elderly is my passion. I enjoy working with seniors and being able to offer them assistance with daily activities, I believe that I possess the qualities and characteristics to provide quality care.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Frail Care, Dementia Care, Stroke Care, Assessing Basic vital signs, Pressure care and also experienced covering Specialized Care such as Post-Operative Care, Disability Care, Palliative Care, and the necessary skillsets such as Basic Wound Care Monitoring, Catheter Care Assistance.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get excited to work with seniors as they are so much fun to be around and I enjoy their story-telling, especially when they tell you about their younger days.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, Appreciation and Respect.”

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Sue-Ellen

Date Of Birth: May 23, 1980

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with family

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Due to my passion in this field it drives me to make a positive impact on the clients I assist, hence it motivates me to wake up in the morning and go out into the field as a committed caregiver.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound monitoring and PEG insertion and feeding

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy spending time with the elderly, playing games, reading, taking them for walks and listen to their stories.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Empathy, Respect. and Patience”

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Senobia

Date Of Birth: December 12, 1985

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with family

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Taking care of people in need is my passion, its what I live to do. I love working with any age from infant to elderly and do all tasks to the best of my ability.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound monitoring, PEG insertion and feeding and Nanny Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The smile on their face when they tell a story, reminiscing on the past, assisting them with gardening and taking walks. Seeing them happy makes me happy.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Empathy, Kindness and Respect.”

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Nonduduzo

Date Of Birth: August 27, 1993

City: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Netball, singing, dancing, reading, writing, listening to music and creating artwork

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very caring person with a golden heart. My passion for caregiving comes from my love for taking care of those who can't take care of themselves. ”

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

“I feel most qualified working in Dementia, Mental and Physical Disability, Palliative, Frail and Pressure care, and other requirements from my experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about working with children and seniors?

“I get excited to work with children and seniors because I learn new things from them every day. I love and appreciate working with them as it shows helping people is my calling. Working with seniors and children can help drive you to be more compassionate and appreciative.”

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

“My best day at work is defined by feeling accomplished and that I've made progress with my clients. It makes my day as I enjoy helping people, so seeing them make progress makes me more happier and encourages me to keep up my hard work.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, empathy, commitment and respect.”

Joy

Date Of Birth: July 25, 1990

City: Rondebosch, Western Cape

Languages: English

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, discovering new things, and exploring

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Understanding and sharing the feelings of the person being cared for. Remaining calm and composed in challenging situations and also good communication skills.”

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

“I feel most qualified working in Dementia, Mental and Physical Disability, Palliative, Frail and Pressure care, and other requirements from my experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I like taking care of people, but what makes me most excited about working with seniors is that I can learn from their experiences. There are always valuable points learned from my clients.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, mindful & and pioneering?

“At my previous job, my manager allowed me to lead a small team in completing an important project. This responsibility showed me that she trusted my honesty, and she knew I was capable of completing the task.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Diligence, discipline, integrity, gratitude, honesty and respect.”

Ntandoyenkosi

Date Of Birth: May 05, 2003

City: Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Listening to music, playing football and video games

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Taking care of people is my passion. I am a compassionate, empathetic, observant and caring person that enjoys being a caregiver.”

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 Frail, Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities as well as hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in PEG feeding and wound monitoring as well.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is an extra opportunity to keep on learning. They are filled with wisdom and so much knowledge and they never shy away from teaching us. Each senior is different as well so I always leave with a little more experience gained.”

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

“My best day at work would be the day I finished at my training, whereby I was given a guard of honor from my colleagues for all the help I have provided while working with them. It made me feel good knowing that my hard work was appreciated.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, loyalty and discipline.”

Seithati

Date Of Birth: December 29, 1991

City: Century City, Western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Tswana, Sesotho

Hobbies: Cooking, music and reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I believe I am a good caregiver as I have acquired the relevant knowledge and experience needed. I am passionate about my work and consider myself a very ambitious and hard-working person who can cope extremely well under pressure.”

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

“I feel most qualified working in Dementia, Mental and Physical Disability, Palliative, Frail and Pressure care, and other requirements from my experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get excited to work with seniors as we learn from each other. I feel privileged to be taught by seniors as they are so full of knowledge and wisdom. When working with clients, it is important to be patient and calm, however they make it so easy.”

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

“The best day at work was when my client that I cared for, who had poor appetite, started to eat healthily again and recover well. The client was much happier and my manager was really impressed. Being recognised for my good care made me feel so good.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, honesty, integrity and respect.”