Qondeni

Date Of Birth: October 30, 1987

City: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho

Hobbies: Exercise, cooking, knitting and reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am compassionate, trustworthy and dependable. I enjoy my scope of work and always give it my all.”

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

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors presents a wide variety of opportunities; the learning and experience you gain is valuable. Especially senior clients with disabilities who require care and support, we gain so much not only intellectually but personally too, as we help them to become more independent and confident in their own abilities. Seeing their enthusiasm and excitement really gets me going.”

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

“My best day at work is one that allows me to provide exceptional service to my clients. It makes me feel like I have accomplished my duty and that I have made progress on the family I am working on.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Accountability, integrity, and sustainability”

Gladys

Date Of Birth: October 27, 1976

City: Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My love for the elderly is what made me a caregiver. What makes me a good caregiver is the dedication I have toward caring for them. I believe it is important to have patience and understanding when working with the elderly, it only makes your job better.”

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

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The best part about working with seniors is the great stories they have to tell, as well as the knowledge they give. They are so wise, the advice they give always helps me.”

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

“There is no specific best day at work for me, the best days are when my patients recover. Knowing that I was able to assist my patient gain independence or better their quality of life makes me feel good, that is the reason we do this.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Hard work, compassion and dedication”

Cwayita

Date Of Birth: August 12, 1996

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading, learning foreign languages, travel, photography, art and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My passion for taking good care of the elderly as well as children, I would make sure to take extra care when assisting them to make sure their needs are well taken care of and that they feel valued, appreciated and listened to. Besides my passion, I also have skills and qualities which are best suited for caregivers. I am a fast learner which means I adjust according to my clients needs really fast.”

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

“I feel most qualified in working in Palliative, Frail, Mental and Physical Disability care, as well as PEG feeding and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals. I am also comfortable with doing nanny care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“There are so many things that I enjoy about working with seniors. They appreciate your time and the work you do, and are always happy to compliment. Working with the elderly gives you a great insight into adulthood and they provide you with useful knowledge. Just being able to make a difference in someone's life and seeing how they progress makes me excited to work with them.”

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

“I do not have a specific day but my perfect day at work is a work day that allows me to provide exceptional care for the frail. If my patient’s needs are cared for and they are happy that to me is a perfect day.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Dedication and compassion”

Nobuhle

Date Of Birth: June 01, 1990

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu & Xitsoga

Hobbies: Reading, cooking and baking, exercise and volunteer work

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I think patience, empathy and compassion are essential when being a caregiver. This is a job that requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations, as well as good communication and a positive attitude. Additionally, you need endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks.”

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 Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care as well as nanny care, and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities as well as hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in working with both adults and children too.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Most elderly people have lived full and fascinating lives. I’ve learnt from their stories and experiences, as well as the knowledge that comes from it. This is what people often say is the best thing about caring.”

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

“Everyday is my favorite day! I became a carer as I felt it is my duty to care and look after the elderly. It makes me feel I am appreciated and grateful that I am looking after others’ loved ones. Working in this industry teaches me so many things that are beneficial in everyday life.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and dedication”

Judith M

Date Of Birth: June 30, 1998

City: Lenasia, Gauteng

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu & Xitsonga

Hobbies: Sports

REVIEWS RECEIVED BY CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“The key to being a good caregiver is patience and being open to any challenge. No patient is the same, however as I am equipped with different skills sets it makes me confident in taking on a new challenge.”

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

“I am most qualified in patient care overall. I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Dementia, Palliative, Frail and Mental Disability care. With my experience in disability care, I excel at assisting physically disabled clients and I’m able to do PEG feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The most exciting part is learning their stories and lives. It’s taught me that each person is different, with a different story and we will all need help somehow, someday.”

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

“Not only do I enjoy caring for the elderly, but I have a huge liking towards sport. I always try to include exercise and sport as part of my daily routine with clients and their family members.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, taking initiative and respect.”

Cynthia

Date Of Birth: October 17, 1989

City: Sandton, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“.I am a very empathetic individual who patiently attends to the needs of those who depend on me as a caregiver.”

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

“The best day I ever had at work is each time I can make my patients smile and each time I can correctly identify and attend to their pressing needs.

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

“I feel most qualified to be a childminder and caregiver for the elderly as I have empathy, patience, compassion, and good time management skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy knowing that I have made their life better. I also enjoy knowing that I can be a trusted companion for my patients.

What is something special and unique about you that many people might not know?

“I am naturally compassionate and have a good attention to detail which enables me to see any changes that need immediate attention in my patient.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I would say that honesty and respect are the main values in my life.”

Keshia

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Mar 17, 1995.

City: Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town.

Languages: Afrikaans, English.

Hobbies: I enjoy cooking and baking.

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

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?
“My passion for caring for the elderly has led me to have extensive knowledge and experience working with the elderly and disabled. Over the years, I have been able to provide accurate and thorough assistance to patients. The field of healthcare/nanny care offers a lot of opportunities for me to gain more experience and expand my knowledge."

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

“If I may be honest, everyday is a good experience. You experience something new every day and especially within this field.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“For me, caring for and assisting the frail and the young is a fulfilling experience. The satisfaction I get from making the elderly comfortable and acknowledged is priceless. Children always give good laughs, that alone is an indication of comfortability in my services’

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Post-Operative Care, PEG Feeding, Pressure Care, HIV and TB assistance and counseling, and CPR Training.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“During my spare time, I do hairdressing and absolutely love beautifying people with new hairstyles.”

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

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Shirley

Date Of Birth: 05 June 1975

City: Motherwell, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Zulu

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My job is my passion, and I have worked in different personal care capacities, I’m a compassionate individual who enjoys providing exceptional care to different people of all ages.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I believe that practical communication skills are essential for a caregiver, especially in scenarios where more than one caregiver cares for a client,when working with other caregivers it will be my responsibility to pass on relevant information regarding care responsibilities, like any changes to their health/Vitals. With the experience I have gained over the years 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 schizophrenic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, PEG insertion and feeding and Nanny Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seeing them smile, taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I would say that honesty and respect are the main values in my life.”

Angel H

Date Of Birth: 06 April 2003

City: Midrand, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Zulu

Hobbies: Reading

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

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My job is my passion and I am able to find creative ways to help my patients. I am thoughtful and caring of patient's needs.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
“I feel most qualified to provide, Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Pressure care, Nanny Care

I am very flexible and patient which makes it easier for me to work well with children of all ages.”

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

“I learn from their experiences by communicating with them and they always show appreciation, seniors always tell fun stories and appreciative.’’

’’I am fully active at all times and children need extra hands and a childminder who is willing to be playful, listen to them and be creative to make the days more fun’’

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
” I like meeting new people and socialising”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Kidness, honesty & respect.”

Veronica

Date Of Birth: Oct 16, 1989

City: Strand, Cape Town

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors

What makes you a good Nanny?
“The passion that I have for children, my trustworthiness, and overall optimism that I bring to my job make me an excellent nanny.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide the following;

Neo-Natal Care (Newborn care)

Sleep Training

Newborn bathing care

Pediatrics to older child first aid

Infant Massage

Infant Care

Developmental Milestones

Stimulating Milestones

Books/Story Telling

Learning disabilities

Nutrition, food allergies, menu planning

What makes you most excited about working with children & babies?
“Every day is an opportunity to watch children grow and develop. A nanny plays a vital role not only in the lives of the children but a great support for the parents.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Honesty & Respect.”

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Kedibone

Date Of Birth: 02 May 1993

City: Benoni, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Zulu, Sepedi, Tswane

Hobbies: Reading

Personality type: Listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“As a childminder and caregiver, I am passionate about helping and improving the lives of those in need of care. I am humbled by the work I do and will always perform it to the best of my ability..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
“In my caregiving role I am comfortable and experienced to provide Frail care, Dementia care, Post-operative care, Palliative care, Pressure care, Wound Monitoring, Physical & Mental Disability Care, and Mental disability care. Furthermore, I am skilled in , caring for paraplegic and tetraplegic patients as well as PEG tube feeding.

Additionally, being a childminder is a crucial part of my work, as children learn significantly from the adults they spend the most time with. I always strive to lead by example and ensure that all the time spent together is fun and enriching.’’

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

“ Working with the elderly provides me with valuable insight into the aging process and what lies ahead, helping me to reflect on what truly matters in life. Children, on the other hand, are fun and proactive, always eager to learn new things. I see this as a wonderful opportunity to nurture and guide them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I exercise daily.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Peace and courage.”

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Nicolette

Date of Birth: 18 August 1967

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: I love exploring

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a heartfelt passion to care for others as well as children. I was a family caregiver for a few years as I had to look after my aunt and my dad who both had dementia, but just being there for them in their time of need to encourage them and do special things that make them happy was very fulfilling.”

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

“I am a good listener and enjoy interacting with people, I give great massages which came in handy with pressure care when I was taking care of my loved one. I also love caring for babies and children, watching them reach various milestones, and being a part of their little bright journey called life.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It’s time now for me to give back to those who once cared for us and it also excites me to bring smiles to their faces, just being able to assist them is a privilege.”

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

“ I did a firefighting course.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Respect, kindness, and with that comes humbleness, growing up, these values were very important in my home.”

Allyson

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 21st August 1990

City: Newlands East, Durban

Languages: English

Hobbies: I enjoy dancing and playing netball.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“As someone passionate about caring for the elderly, I have extensive knowledge and experience working with the elderly and disabled. This has given me the ability to assist patients thoroughly and accurately over the years. Having more experience and expanding my knowledge as a healthcare worker is something I am eager to achieve.”

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

“In the disability home, I got told that all my patients are happy with my work and have bought me small gifts as a token of appreciation that was my day, knowing that I made a positive impact.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me. Making the elderly comfortable and acknowledged gives me a sense of satisfaction.’

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?
“My business is selling shoes, so I'm kind of an entrepreneur and hoping to flourish in this.”

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

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Noluvo

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 13 September 1991

City: Mayville, Durban

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Reading and adventures

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I have a passion for helping others and giving those I assist the best care possible because I believe they deserve it”

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

“My best day at work was the day I started with my practical’s, I then got chosen to work in ICU, that day was truly a confident booster for me knowing that I was entrusted to take care of extremely frail patients.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I love that I can gain more experience day by day and that I can learn so much from them.’’

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I'm a very honest person and I love cracking jokes with my clients having a good laugh, cheering, people up and making them feel good about themselves. I am very good at keeping great conversation”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Trustworthy, Integrity and communication”

Zinhle

Date Of Birth: 05 October 1987

City: Chatsworth, Durban

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Spending time with Family

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I have a very bubbly and friendly personality. I love and enjoy what I do, helping others gives me a sense of peace. I take pride in what I do and going the extra mile for others gives me great joy. I am well equipped in working with infants/toddlers and the elderly”

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

“My best day at work was a client of mine publicly thanked me for taking such good care of her and treating her like my own mother/grandmother was by far the best day of my working career because taking care of the Elderly is what I do best.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I love that most of them become like kids again, being around them is joyful, seeing them young at heart always puts a smile on my face.’’

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I am talkative, God-fearing, and energetic and I love learning new things every day. I am truly a professional learner. I love doing nanny care in my spare time.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Respecting peoples privacy and believes”

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Annelize

Date Of Birth: 18th April 1995

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Annelize Bongiwe

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘Giving client’s the love and care they deserve. I am humble, respectful, willing to learn, a good listener and I have empathy. I strive to creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Most importantly I make my client feel valued.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was when the one of the patients I was assisting at the time asked if I could stay a couple more hours with her, and I did it brought me so much pleasure to see the smile one her face. We had a great time laughing and enjoying each others company’’

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

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me, brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly ’’

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

“I am a firm believer in God, I love the Lord whole heartedly”

Josephine

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

I stay in Pretoria and was born in 1973.

I speak the following languages: English, Afrikaans and IsiZulu

I see myself as an honest, reliable and trustworthy person

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2004. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, Palliative Care and Nanny care.

In my free time, I like cooking and being with family.

Luella

I stay in Pretoria and was born in 1989.

I’m fluent in English.

I see myself as an easy-going and friendly person who is a good listener.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. I have experience in Nanny Care, Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time reading books or doing some spring cleaning. I also love spending time with my family and their little ones.

Angel

I stay in Johannesburg and was born in 1977.

I’m bilingual in English and French.

I’m a compassionate, capable, mindful and attentive individual.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities and basic child care, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Post Operative and Palliative Care. All experience gained has been from working in frail care facilities, hospitals as well as private clients.

I also enjoy and have experience in Nanny care.

I’m extremely family orientated and place the same values into my work.

Vuyiseka

Date Of Birth: 23 November 1994

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?

“As a mother, pediatric caregiver as well as elderly caregiver, I ensure their safety through continuous observation, maintaining constant vigilance. I attend to their nutritional and hygiene needs diligently, while also providing them with affection and compassionate care around the clock.”

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

“I once assisted a Registered Nurse in resuscitating a patient while working at Netcare Hospital. It was the most exhilarating experience .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver as well as a child minder?

“ Over the years working in frail care facilities, private hospitals, and private clients, I have gained the necessary experience in assisting with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-Operative Care, Physical Disability Care, Assessing Basic Vital Signs, Basic Catheter Care, Stoma Care, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Pressure Care, Wound Care Monitoring, Transferring assistance, Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance, PEG Feeding assistance.I have also obtained the necessary experience for childcare and children with disability through the pediatric ward and also with private childcare clients”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors as well as kids?

“Assisting them where necessary and developing a friendship with them. Being a part of their journey of growth and development is incredibly rewarding in childcare and having a positive impact within elder care.”

What is something special and unique about you that many people might not know?

“Part-time, I work for a plumber's company in my community. I'm always up for a challenge ”

What personal values are most important to you?

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