Sindile N

Date Of Birth: August 3, 1999

City: Roodeport, Gauteng

Languages: English, Zulu and Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Writing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Taking care of people especially the elderly has always been at heart to me. I love taking care of people, I find peace and joy when I look after my patients.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in vital signs checking, PEG tube feeding, pressure care, frail care , cancer care, dementia care , exercise and mobility assistance, chronic illness care and disability care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I love everything about working with elderly and patients with disabilities. As a caregiver it is my duty to ensure that patients are well taken care of and that they are happy.”

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

”One of my patient/clients bought a gift for me as a token of appreciation for the work that I do and the care I provide for their loved one.”

Rebecca

Date Of Birth: February 23, 1989

City: Benoni, Gauteng

Languages: English, Zulu , Tsonga and Sepedi

Hobbies: Sewing and Dancing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I’m empathetic towards my patients and I know they rely on my help so I always go the extra mile and show love. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in PEG tube feeding, pressure care, frail care and providing care to seniors who have dementia.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I always get excited when I have to work with seniors because they are always chatting with me, they appreciate my help and advices. ”

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

”When I was praised at work for the good service I provide to my patients and always communicating with them.”

Nkanyezi

Date Of Birth: March 10, 1989

City: Protea Glen, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Playing Netball and Reading

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a caregiver who treats all their patients the same way and I ensure they are well taken care of and feel loved. I love the career path I chose because I am a very patient person and always show empathy .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am experienced in disability care, dementia care, frail care, post-operative care ,pressure care, catheter care and peg tub feeding. .”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The wisdom they have, I always learn a lot from them. They offer so much love and the chats we always have. ”

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

”A patient of mine recovered after being in bed for sometime and they managed to get out of bed and walked for a while.”

Lerato

Date Of Birth: June 25, 2003

City: Katlehong,Johannesburg

Languages: English, Zulu and Xhosa

Hobbies: Playing Netball and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“A good caregiver is someone who has a good heart and is always patient, I believe I am that kind of person because I’m always willing to help and always smiling.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am experienced in frail care, , PEG tube feeding, catheter care and pressure care .”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They are always happy when I assist them in need and this warms my heart . Seniors are full of love and they share it with everyone ”

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

”Seeing a patient of mine recover after being sick for quite some time. This also makes me happy.”

Fungai

Date Of Birth: June 21, 1994

City: Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

Languages: English, Zulu and Shona

Hobbies: Watching sport and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I believe what makes me a good caregiver is the ability to fully understand the needs of my clients/patients to ensure high quality care, person centered support and maintaining patient’s safety. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most experienced in dementia care, frail care, disability care ,pressure care and catheter care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The nature of my work allows me to develop a much closer bond with my clients than I would in most situations. Seniors are always fun to be around. ”

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

”Everyday is a good day at work as I get to help patients who need my assistance and ensure it’s always fun when I’m around.”

Vulani

Date Of Birth: February 19, 1997

City: Protea Glen, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Dancing and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very patient person who is able to communicate well with patients and very loving. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most experienced in general frail care, dementia care, disability care , post-operative care, disability care , palliative care ,pressure care and catheter care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Bonding with them, exchanging stories and also being of great help to them when they need me. ”

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

”I once spent Christmas day at work and we exchanged gifts with the clients and spent great time chatting about what the day means to them.”

Khensane

Date Of Birth: April 12, 2002

City: Lenasia, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Listening to music and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very patient person who is able to communicate well with patients and very loving ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Caring for people of all ages. I also have great skills when it comes to patients who have dementia and chronic illness”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are great people to look after, they are always thankful for the help I provide and this warms my heart. ”

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

”One of my patients walked after a very long time of not walking and they did without balance, this made me very happy as I was patient with him along the way”

Tafadzwa

Date Of Birth: December 4, 1993

City: Edenvale, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Swimming and Shopping

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I always keep in mind that the people I care for need love and patience. I believe I am a good caregiver because I am always willing to help with a smile.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, chronic illness care , post-operative care and disability care ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are wise, we learn a lot from them and they are funny. Time spent with them is very precious and special.”

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

”When my first ever patients made me feel welcome, it felt like I was taking care of them for quite some time and thy appreciated my help.”

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

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 love talking to the elderly, listening to their stories and helping them with their daily needs. I am very kind and compassionate”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide care for disable children ,dementia care and also physical disability care”

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”

Rinelma

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Dec 1962

City: Durbanville, Cape Town

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Hobbies: Cooking and baking, gardening, reading, knitting and crocheting

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

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What makes you a good caregiver?
“I stand out as a caregiver with my strong patience and deep empathy. My experience enables me to anticipate needs, tailor my approach, and create a trusting and compassionate environment. ”

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

“I was moved to bring a handful of fragrant jasmine flowers from my garden, with the intention of gifting them to a resident who is visually impaired and often feels the absence of visitors. The genuine happiness that lit up her face upon receiving the flowers as she could smell them warmed my heart deeply.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“You'll learn a lot about a lot of things working with them on a daily basis, and many of them will become close friends. As a result, you get to know patients much better on a personal level. As a result, you develop strong emotional connections that inspire you not only at work but in life as well.

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, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and CPR Training.”

What is something special / unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“Despite being deaf, I love the elderly with all my heart since it's not a disadvantage. My gift of assistance will always be there for those in need.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Being humbled and trustworthy”