Tebogo

Date Of Birth: November 30, 1995

City: Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Cooking and Reading

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder ?

“As a caregiver and childminder, I bring a combination of empathy, expertise, and hands-on experience to the role. I have worked with children who have complex medical conditions, including those with brain tumors, autism, and those who rely on feeding tubes due to paralysis. I am dedicated to providing excellent caregiver services by consistently going above and beyond to meet the physical, emotional, and medical needs of my clients."

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am confident in my ability to provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, mental disabilities, as well as those who are paraplegic or tetraplegic. Additionally, I possess expertise in catheter care, pressure sore prevention and management, wound monitoring, as well as PEG insertion and feeding. My experience and training equip me to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs.".”

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

“"The invaluable experience gained from working with seniors enriches my daily practice and significantly enhances the quality of care I provide to my patients. Drawing upon this knowledge allows me to better understand their unique needs and deliver personalized, compassionate care that promotes their well-being and comfort. What excites me most about working with children is the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives, especially during challenging times"

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

”"My most memorable experience occurred during my orientation period when I connected effortlessly with my patients. The rapport we established was so natural; it felt as though we had been friends for a lifetime. This experience reaffirmed my passion for caregiving and strengthened my commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with those under my care."

Neo

Date Of Birth: August 1, 1998

City: Soweto, Gauteng

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Sindging

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience and kindness. I always treat my clients with care and compassion, ensuring that they are receiving best care suited for their needs.

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 disability care, and Mental disability care. Furthermore I am au pair and assist with nanny care.

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.”I have gained experience in my community by assisting family friend and members with their young ones hence the decision to join/attend a short course for child minders to gain more knowledge’’

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

”Whenever I receive a compliment that makes my day but one of my patients requested me to be their in-home caregiver after they left the hospital as they were happy with my assistance and I knew my impact is making a difference.”

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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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 ”

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.”

Dorcas

Date Of Birth: September 10, 1997

City: Table View, Cape Town

Languages: English and French

Hobbies: Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a good caregiver because I always put my client’s best interest first. My client always trusts me as I treat them the way I would want to be treated should I have been in their position. I care a lot about my clients’ mental state and always observe their behavior to ensure quality care for them and make them feel loved. Trust is very important as a carer as I want them to feel that their lives are in good hands”

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

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

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“What makes me most excited about working with seniors is the relationship that develops in my time working with them. I feel privileged when they start treating me as a family member and not a stranger anymore.”

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

“My best day at work was my first time working with a client that had dementia. I was able to settle the client and our relationship grew ever since. We had so much fun together and we were both comfortable around each other, like family. It made me feel good because that made me believe in myself and my abilities, and I was always her preference - they called me her favorite!.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Integrity, discipline, and compassion”

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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?
“ With experience in frail care facilities, Nurture Health Aurora Rehabilitation Facility, and private care through CareChamp, I have developed the skills to provide comprehensive support across various care needs. My expertise includes frail care, dementia and palliative care, post-operative and physical disability care, vital sign assessments, catheter and stoma care, PEG feeding, stroke and diabetic care, pressure care, wound monitoring, transferring assistance, basic oxygen therapy, and childcare."

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 and child minder?
“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. As a childminder, I believe what makes me good at this role is my genuine love for working with children and my dedication to supporting their individual needs. I create a nurturing and safe environment”

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 and children?
“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.What excites me most about working with children is seeing their growth and development firsthand. Watching them reach new milestones, whether it's learning a new skill, expressing themselves, or building their confidence’

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”