Judith

Date Of Birth: September 26, 1979

City: Roodeport, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Cooking and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very kind, trustworthy, patient and flexible individual who loves to make a difference in other people's lives.. ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
” I am experienced in lighthouse keeping, disability care, wound monitoring, pressure care, dementia care, chronic-illness care ,exercise and mobility assistance , post-operative care, catheter care, oxygen machine therapy care and vital signs monitoring.
Additionally I also have experience as a nanny and Au pair.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are fun to be around, they have interesting stories and challenges and l love to bring a smile on their faces. I also get excited when l help them to feel better ”

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

”The family of my client organized a surprise birthday party and he was so happy and remembered everyone who was around him. Just hearing about my client's stories when he was growing up. It was beautiful to see him cheerful and happy. ”

Sibonile

Date Of Birth: November 30, 1983

City: Krugersdorp, Johannesburg

Languages: English, IsiXhosa, Zulu and Tswana

Hobbies: Reading and Listening to music

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am an outstanding individual who constantly demonstrate qualities that makes me an asset to the company . I am not only hard working but also exceptionally honest and trustworthy. I dedicate to my work and I constantly go beyond to ensure that the client is taken care of and always pay good attention to detail.

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
” I bring extensive experience in specialized care, particularly in post-operative and disability support. My expertise includes wound management, medication reminders, physical therapy assistance, and facilitating a smooth recovery journey for post-operative clients. I am committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care, focused on promoting comfort and well-being tailored to each client’s unique requirements."

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ It makes me feel valued . I create a wonderful relationship with the seniors while taking care of their needs and making sure that they are happy and smiling too. I love doing my work and making a difference in client's life .”

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

” When I first started working as a volunteer. All the seniors were so happy to see me . I was excited to learn from the senior caregivers. They gave me the best training I could ever ask for...”

Nombulelo

Date Of Birth: September 28, 1979

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages :English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Hiking and spending time with loved ones

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ Empathy and ability to put myself in the shoes of the people I am taking care of. I always do my job with a smile on my face showing to the patient that I love what they do and should always feel comfortable around me.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, disability care, assessing basic vital signs, nanny care ,catheter care , pressure care , peg tube feeding, exercise and mobility assistance”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I am excited about working with the elderly because I have a genuine passion for it. I deeply care for them and treat them with respect and dignity.”

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

”It was when I performed my first bath experience, patient was very happy that I took them through whole process and they felt comfortable”.

Dudu

Date Of Birth: December 25, 1979

City: Soweto, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a very patient person who is a firm believer in treating every patient with respect and care whether young old. I always make my patients comfortable by being a friend to them ensuring they know they can trust on me ..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am more experienced in child care ,frail care , dementia care, bed bath ,cancer patients care , wound monitoring , medications monitoring, catheter care ,checking vital signs ,mental and physical disabilities care..”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy spending time with them by playing games, telling each stories and just enjoying the time that we had .”

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

”My best day was when I was treating a bed sore and the sore was bad and deep but after several days treating my patient , the wound was healed and the patient was very happy”

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. “

Tsitsi

Date Of Birth: September 12, 1983

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Cooking and Reading

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What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“I am humble and always respectful towards my clients, they are my main priority so I always ensure I assist and provide support with everything they need making them happy and comfortable.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
”My experience is in Frail care, Disability care, Dementia care, Post-Operative care. Patient that require care in PEG tube feeding, wound care monitoring, pressure care,, chronic-illness care , stroke care , passive exercise and mobility assistance ,catheter care assistance, oxygen machine therapy care and basic vital signs monitoring. and also Childcare”

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

“Seniors need help and are always thankful when they receive it. I love it when they are happy and well taken care of and my job allows me to do that. Working with kids can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, careers. As you care for and teach children, you'll build strong bonds that will stay with you forever.”

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

”I was able to overcome a difficult situation with a patient in a calm way and made the patient smile. ”

Neo

Date Of Birth: August 1, 1998

City: Soweto, Gauteng

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Sindging

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

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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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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