Certified First Aider
Wendy
Date Of Birth: 26 June 1987
City: South Beach, Durban
Languages: English, Zulu, Xhosa
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling
What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am a dedicated and patient individual with excellent communication skills, particularly when it comes to working closely with older people. My friendly and chatty nature complements my strong work ethic.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified in the areas of both Elder & Specialized care focusing on Frail care, Dementia care, Physical & Mental Disability care, Assessing basic vital signs, Wound care monitoring, Pressure care, Basic Catheter care assistance, Care of Paraplegic and/or Tetraplegic patients and Care of Schizophrenic patients.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I'm thrilled because I acquire new skills, improve existing ones, and can apply them in daily life. Whether it's caregiving, event organizing, or time management, this career offers both professional and personal development.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“ I enjoy playing netball and hockey.”
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Yvonne S
Asanda M
Florence
Date Of Birth: September 13, 1976
City: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Languages: English and IsiZulu
Hobbies: Cooking and Reading.
What makes you a good caregiver?
“My strengths as a caregiver lie in my compassion, reliability, hard work ethic, and unwavering dedication to my responsibilities.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
I have extensive experience in specialized care, including post-operative and disability care. My skills include managing wound care, administering medication, assisting with physical therapy, and ensuring a smooth recovery process. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting their comfort and well-being.
Companion Care Experience:
As an experienced companion caregiver, I offer emotional support, engage in meaningful activities, and assist with daily tasks to improve quality of life. I am committed to building strong, trusting relationships and ensuring my clients feel valued and cared for every day.
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
‘‘Caring for elderly and disabled patients deepened my compassion and empathy. It fostered greater patience in me and heightened my appreciation for my own health and that of my loved ones. I found a sense of emotional fulfillment in my work.”
What values are most important to you?
“Dignity, respect, and honesty are the values that hold the greatest importance to me.’’
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Nicole D
Date Of Birth: July 5th, 1990
City: Despatch, Gqeberha
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Hobbies: Reading and Baking
What makes you a good caregiver?
“Providing the best care to a patient. Treating them with respect.To make sure they are comfortable and at ease at all times.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am most qualified in the areas of empathy, patience, kindness, respect, understanding of clients' needs, effective communication skills, dementia care, disability care, pressure care, wound care, mental disability care and basic vital sign checks all of which are crucial for providing comprehensive caregiving.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
‘‘Making them feel loved and at ease is key. I encourage their independence and make sure they're engaged so they never feel lonely.”
What values are most important to you?
“Compassion, honesty, and respect are fundamental to how I work. I believe in loyalty and always strive to respect others' privacy.’’
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Nompumelelo
Date Of Birth: January 27, 1989
City: Pietermaritzburg, KZN
Languages: English and IsiZulu
Hobbies: Cooking and Baking.
What makes you a good caregiver?
“What qualifies me as a competent caregiver is my patience in delivering excellent care and meeting all client needs. Additionally, my reliability in maintaining confidentiality for both clients and their families, combined with my observant, practical, and compassionate approach, ensures effective caregiving.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am most qualified in the areas of elder care as well as specialized care such as Frailcare, Dementia care, Disability care, Pressure care, and Basic wound care monitoring, Basic Vital signs all of which are crucial for providing comprehensive caregiving.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
‘‘Working with the seniors is amazing, Their life stories and everything in between.There is a lot we learn from seniors and there are always life lessons in their stories.”
What values are most important to you?
“The values most significant to me are family, honesty, and respect.’’
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Andiswa T
Date Of Birth: 03 August 1983
City: Port Elizabeth
Languages: English, Xhosa
Hobbies: Listening to music and Singing
What makes you a good caregiver?
“I believe my effectiveness as a caregiver stems from my genuine compassion and nurturing nature. I genuinely enjoy caregiving and have accumulated valuable experience since starting in 2010, where I've cared for diverse patients facing various health challenges. This experience has enriched my understanding and skills in providing compassionate care.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified to provide care for seniors and I have experience in providing the following care: dementia care, physical disability care, mental disability care, palliative care, assessing basic vital signs, care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, catheter care, pressure care, wound monitoring, PEG insertion and feeding.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“ What excites me most about working with seniors is hearing their stories from long ago. I enjoy their company and cherish the conversations we have. Whether it's singing together, reading stories to lift their spirits when they're feeling down, or simply sharing moments of joy, connecting with seniors in this way brings me a lot of fulfillment..”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“One thing you might not know from my resume is that I'm naturally talkative and loving. I enjoy creating a joyful and peaceful atmosphere wherever I go, ensuring that people around me are laughing and feeling happy.”
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Sifiso
Chidinma C
Date Of Birth: June 20, 1996
City: Parklands, Cape Town
Languages: English
Hobbies: Cooking and Watching movies
What makes you a good caregiver?
‘‘I excel at providing compassionate assistance tailored to my client’s needs, maintaining a supportive and understanding presence, and adapting to changing situations with flexibility and empathy. My ability to listen, empathize, and provide personalized support makes me a good caregiver.’’
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
‘‘I feel most qualified in communication, as I excel in listening attentively, empathizing with others' emotions, and effectively conveying information and support. Additionally ,I am more experienced in frail care, elderly care, disability care and specialized care.’’
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
" I just feel happy knowing that the care and assistance I provide makes a positive impact in the lives of the people I care for and I find immense joy in connecting with seniors and learning from their wisdom and life experiences.’’
Sikhululeko
Loice
Andelwa
Date Of Birth: 12 October 1987
City: Delft, Cape Town
Languages: Xhosa, English, Zulu
Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Cooking
What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am a friendly and respectful person dedicated to serving my clients with care, by actively listening to the needs of my client.”
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 Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Disability Care and Wound Care Monitoring.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy knowing that the comfort and care I provide makes a positive impact in the lives of those I care for.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Discipline, Respect, Friendly and Compassion.”
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Rutendo
Nandola
Thembeka
Tiny S
Caregiver
Date Of Birth: Nov 24, 1991
City: Bothasig, Cape Town
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans
Hobbies: Playing Netball
Personality Type: Listener: soft-hearted, patient, and quiet
What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?
“Taking care of others requires compassion and patience. Aside from those two qualities, I am also capable of handling challenging situations well. Communication with my patients, children included, is essential, as everyone's needs are different and I'm confident in what I'm capable of.”
Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“My best days at work were at Netcare N1, where I saw the positive impact I had on those who needed help.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“Having the opportunity to work with them every day will allow you to learn a lot about a wide range of topics, and you will establish long-term friendships with many of them as you get to understand who they are. My exposure to working children excites me as we get to watch them grow, which is truly rewarding.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a Caregiver and childminder?
“I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Palliative Care, PEG Feeding, and CPR Training.”
What is something special/unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“Though my personality is quite different from that of an introvert, it is easy for people to mistake me for one. Be it professionally or personally, I always strive to better myself.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Being humbled and trustworthy”
Respect
Date Of Birth: 27 January 1995
City: Berea, Johannesburg
Languages: English, Zulu
Hobbies: Cooking, singing
Reviews received from clients
What makes you a good caregiver?
"I am a respectful individual dedicated to serving my clients with care and attention to their needs and personal space. I am passionate and compassionate about my work, striving to understand my clients' preferences and ensuring their comfort while assisting 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, Post-Operative care, Disability care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Stoma Care, and Wound Care Monitoring to highlight a few.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy knowing that the comfort and care I provide makes a positive impact in the lives of those I care for.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I am actively part of a netball team and I love gardening.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Family ,respect ,honesty. Having a loving family to turn to can help bring stability, joy and comfort.”
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Chidimma
Date Of Birth: 31 March 1983
City: Maitland, Cape Town
Languages: English
Hobbies: Reading, writing and cooking
What makes you a good caregiver?
“ I am compassionate, kind, sensitive, respectful, flexible, empathetic, patient, attentive, reliable and I have good communication skills with my patients and team.”
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, Post-Operative care, Palliative Care, Disability Care and Wound Care Monitoring to name a few.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“ I love working with seniors because assisting them in their day to day lives make me happy. The challenges that comes with their daily struggles have really shaped my mindset in being more positive about life.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I love to read novels about temperaments, research about new things, clean the church, and teach little children.’’
What personal values are most important to you?
“Independent, adaptable, integrity, compassion, respectful, honest, courageous and loyal.”
Shareeka
Date Of Birth: 29 March 1992
City: Delft, Cape Town
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Hobbies: Listening to music , swimming, cooking and trying new recipes, doing outside activities like playing sporty games with the kids.
Reviews received from clients
What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?
“ What makes me a good caregiver is that I always put others needs and well being first. I’m honest, trustworthy and always willing to go the extra mile. As a child minder, I excel in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive in.’’
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am comfortable working with Alzheimer’s patients, stroke, disabled, palliative care and child care. As a child minder, I feel most qualified in several key skill areas: such as safety :safety and well-being of the children under my care are my top priorities. I maintain a safe environment by implementing safety protocols, supervising activities closely, and proactively addressing any potential hazards”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy to be able to make a difference in their everyday lives when they are unable to and to put a smile on their face.
As a childminder, I find joy in engaging with children and experiencing their sense of wonder as they discover new things.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“The most interesting thing about me is that I love singing. Its my second nature. I believe music calms the soul.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Respecting yourself. Being honest at all cost and accepting yourself for who you truly are.”
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