Nikezwa

Date Of Birth: November 5, 1985

City: Midrand, Gauteng

Languages :English , Xhosa , Zulu and Sepedi

Hobbies: Reading and Cleaning

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I like helping people who are in need, making the environment fun for my patients and I am very patient. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Assessing basic vital signs, dementia care ,catheter care and physical disability care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to help them with their needs and make them feel safe and happy, this makes them feel important.”

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

”It is always a best day for me when I am able to make a patient smile”.

Emily

Date Of Birth: August 18, 1993

City: Midrand, Gauteng

Languages :English

Hobbies: Reading and Cleaning

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a good caregiver because I am respectful to my patients with a warm personality always ensuring that they feel safe and welcomed. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I’m most qualified and experienced in general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Physical Disability Care, Assessing Basic Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Stoma Care, PEG insertion and feeding, Pressure Care and Wound Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Making a difference in the patient’s lives and creating meaningful connections and lastly, learning from their wisdom.”

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

”When I managed to do everything on my own with a patient of mine and the patient was happy and grateful - I was really proud of myself".

Bulelwa

Date Of Birth: January 4, 1990

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages:English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ The love I have for my line of work, the relationships I build with my patients which allows me to fulfill my duties because they are comfortable with allowing me to assist and support them.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am comfortable working with clients with various medical conditions, such as general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-operative Care, Disability Care, Vital Checks and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I am able to relate to them, make them feel welcome and help them with everything they need.”

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

”When we learnt creative arts at the facility I used to work at with my patients- We had so much fun.".

Nwabisa H

Date Of Birth: August 8, 1990

City: Tshepisong, Johannesburg

Languages:English, Zulu, Xhosa and Sesotho

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I love helping those who are in need and always get happy when they feel better. I have learnt that my clients also need a companion , a daughter, a sister and a friend, I can be all of those.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”physical disability care ,pressure care, wound monitoring , cancer patient care, post-operative care , frail care, exercise and mobility assistance and dementia care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get along very well with them and I can always motivate them when they are feeling down and ill.”

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

”When it was my first time dealing with patients after practical’s, felt so happy because I was contributing to the society.”

Siphiwe

Date Of Birth: September 27, 1987

City: Germiston, Gauteng

Languages:English and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I love and respect the work I do and I am empathetic, this makes it easier for me to understand my patients on their good and bad days.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”palliative care, pressure care, dementia care, frail care, wound monitoring, vital signs monitoring, physical disability care and mental disability care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I have very strong people skills and with my experience it makes it easier for me to work with seniors.”

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

”When I assisted a patient an they mentioned they have been feeling down for quite a while and my presence made them feel better.”

Geisha

Date Of Birth: Jul 22, 1993

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ .I love taking care of those who can't or is in need of help and I really have a passion for my line of work. .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”wound care, physical disability care, dementia care and care of paraplegic.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is exciting because l gain experience, helping patients with disability as some of them cannot do most of the things on their own ,telling stories and playing games”

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

”My best day at work was when I got to spend a whole weekend with my patient. We did a lot of fun activities but most all we spoke for hours about the days when he used to travel other countries that fascinated me a lot.”

Luvuyo

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Date Of Birth: June 14, 1989

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages:English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a good communicator and I get along so well with my patients due to being respectful and understanding their needs and how to best care and support them .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Due to my years of knowledge and skillset, I ma comfortable in assistance with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Post-Operative Care, Palliative Care, Disability care,.Care of paraplegic clients, Basic Wound Care Monitoring and assistance, Basic Vital Checks, Stoma Care and also childcare.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping them when they need care, spending time talking about what makes them happy and the past because it uplifts their spirit and makes them in a happy mood. Sometimes all they want is someone to just listento their stories.

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

”I accompanied one of my patients for a checkup and learned a lot from the doctors, this allowed me to better assist my client and I was able to provide the family with feedback. “

Samukelisiwe

Date Of Birth: December 18, 1993

City: Motherwell Eastern Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a hardworking caregiver who is self motivated and always strive to achieve the best in playing a major role in the lives of my patients .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Care of paraplegic ,nanny care, pressure care, dementia care, frail care, wound monitoring, vital signs monitoring, physical disability care and mental disability care ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is exciting because l gain experience, helping patients with disability as some of them cannot do most of the things on their own ,telling stories and playing games”

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

”It was when I started my practical’s , it felt very good when I had to put my theory in action and experiencing that.”

Abongile

Date Of Birth: April 13, 1997

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I have empathy, always putting myself in other’s people shoes and I always work my best showing love and support to my patients.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”pressure care, physical disability care, mental disability care , dementia care, frail care, wound monitoring and vital signs monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping them with everything they need and also making conversation with them.”

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

”When a patient of mine was so happy with me and how I treated them and complimented me..”

Joline

Date Of Birth: February 14, 1982

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I have a passion for looking after the old, frail and sick. Taking care of my patient makes me feel good as I know that I contribute towards their wellness.”

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

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“To know that with my help and care they get to feel better and I am making a difference in their lives.”

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

”My best day was when my patient had gone into hospital, suffering from dementia already, but had to get a pacemaker put in, he didn’t remember anyone not even his kids when he was discharged, but he remembered me😊that was the best feeling ever, cause I know I have been good at my job.”

Pearl

Date Of Birth: March 29, 1993

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am very passionate about caring for my patients and I am very loving, this makes it easier for me to relate to the patients because of empathy.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in physical disability care, palliative care, catheter care, pressure care, assessing basic vital signs, mental disability care and dementia care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“When I get to know more about them, their cultures and the great stories they always tell.”

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

”I once performed CPR on a patient and the patient recovered quickly and got well.”

Philiswa

Date Of Birth: January 24, 1983

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Writing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ My willingness to always help and deliver the best care has made me a good caregiver because I am always there for my patients and provide the best service they need. .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, disability care, frail care, wound monitoring and basic vital signs monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They are always giving good advices and it’s easier to work with them because of their warm personalities.”

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

”Seeing a patient with no hope of living doing better and get healed fast ,the best feeling ever..”

Maurisha

Date Of Birth: December 5, 1989

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I put my patients first in everything that I do. I always give them the best care, provide them love and show respect at all times .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in pressure care, relief care, checking basic vital signs, peg tube feeding, dementia care, wound monitoring and bed-making skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They always treat me like family and this is because I always have a good relationship with whoever I look after”

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

”When I was appreciated by my patient who was in pain earlier the day but we ended up chatting and laughing about our stories.”

Amogelang

Date Of Birth: March 31, 2000

City: Hammanskraal, Gauteng

Languages: English, Tswana and Xitsonga

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I always maintain and aim to have a good relationship with my patients as I get to spend a lot of time with them, this allows me to give them the best care they need and I always remain respectful and kind .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in dementia care, wound monitoring, pressure care, relief care, checking basic vital signs, peg tube feeding and bed-making skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I am more excited in working with them because I get to make a difference in people’s lives, improving their health and basically take care of them.”

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

”When we celebrated one of my patient’s birthday, she was really happy and seeing her happy ,surrounded by the people she loved .”

Tadiwa

Date Of Birth: June 19, 1998

City: Diepkloof, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Reading and Volleyball

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I always treat my patients with love and respect, remaining calm in each and every situation and relate easily with everyone .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, wound care, relief care, catheter care, peg tube feeding, disability care, frail care ,bed and bath patient caring skills and wound monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are always happy, it is easy to work with them and they are so wonderful to be around.”

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

”My best day at work was when l assisted my patients to start using a potty instead of using pamper. What made me happy was when l saw a smile on her face she looked so relieved.”

Portia

Date Of Birth: October 19, 1992

City: Tembisa, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I love helping sick people and I am very passionate with my job . Always willing to lend a helping hand to those who need help .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Catheter care, peg tube feeding, disability care, dementia care, wound care, relief care, bed and bath patient caring skills and wound monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are always happy, it is easy to work with them and they are so wonderful to be around.”

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

”The best day was with my first patient who managed t o walk after our exercises.”

Chandre

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: May 1, 1994

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Hobbies: Cooking, Reading, Spending time with family.

Personality Type: Listener; Soft-hearted, patient, and quiet

What makes you a good caregiver?
”I excel as a caregiver by prioritizing my patients' well-being, always placing their needs first and ensuring their utmost comfort. Additionally, my compassionate nature, strong communication skills, and dedication to providing emotional support further enhance my caregiving abilities.”

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

My most memorable day at work is when I witness my patients making remarkable progress, knowing that I played a vital role in supporting them in various aspects, including their health.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
"Their intriguing tales of childhood and life experiences are a source of excitement for me. Seniors often have a wonderful sense of humor that adds to the joy of being with them.

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, mental disability care, PEG insertion and feeding, Catheter Care, care of schizophrenic patients, Pressure Care, and wound care.”

What is something special / unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
”I have a strong inclination to assist anyone, even on the streets, if they require assistance. When it comes to my patients, I'm willing to go above and beyond to ensure their safety and well-being.”

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Kayleigh

Date Of Birth: July 3, 1997

City: Sandton, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Singing and taking beach walks

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I love looking after people, helping them wherever I can in order to feel better. I don't like seeing people in pain or feeling ill so I do my best to help alleviate their pain and illness.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Frail care, palliative care, wound monitoring, disability care, dementia care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping them feel pain free and illness free. Being a companion and listening to them as well as talking to them..”

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

”My best day at work was seeing a patient walking. What made it good was she couldn't walk without assistance for a while and that day she was able to walk on her own”