Nondumiso

Date Of Birth: February 12, 1966

City: Kwa Zakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cleaning and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“ As a care giver and childminder , the most useful qualities are perseverance and kindness ,show wing compassion, understanding and empowerment towards elderly and individual people with special needs. To love and take care of my patients and also to be always available to them at any given time. ..’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
” I am more experienced in medication monitoring , child and baby care , frail care , companion care , dementia care, peg tube feeding and post-operative care.’’

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

“the opportunity to provide them with assistance, seeing them smile gives me a sense of purpose and hope.’’.

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

” It was the day I received an award as a best caregiver of the month, that strengthens my working relation more. ”

Adaobi

Date Of Birth: 22 December 1992

City: Kraaifontein, Cape Town

Languages: English

Hobbies: Listening to music and playing netball

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?
"My natural inclination towards caregiving, along with my experience in caring for children has provided me with the skills and qualities needed for this role. I'm driven by my deep sympathy and empathy to excel in caring for those in need of care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Making a change in their daily lives, small signs of progress are major ones to them. Each day is different, as their progression varies day-to-day. I love seeing how their eyes light up when you help them reach a milestone.”

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

“I'm most comfortable in caring for Frail care, Post-Operative care, Palliative care, Disability care, and Dementia care due to gaining years of experience caring for various clients and their needs. However, over the years I’ve also gained experience caring for children, allowing me skilled to provide childcare services.”

What is something special / unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
"I am a graduate of microbiology.”

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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. ”

Phindile M

Date Of Birth: March 7, 2002

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English and Tswana

Hobbies: Jogging

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?

“I have empathy and I am able to understand he needs of the patient. I am very patient and this helps me in ensuring that I provide the best care possible. As a good childminder I understand the different stages of child development. This knowledge helps me create age-appropriate activities and encourage emotional, cognitive, and social development.’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and child minder?
” I am more experienced in catheter care, peg tube feeding, frail care, dementia care, child care, checking vitals signs, post-operative care, monitoring, bed and bath care, exercise and mobility assistance, engaging toddlers in activities and routine creation.” ’

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

“ I love working with them because they are the nicest people and they provide valuable lessons, I always learn a lot and improve.”

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

” Being able to help patients with passive and active exercise ,playing different games and taking walk around also helps them to refresh their mind . The matron in charge used to thank me for doing a great job .”

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 and child minder?

“I believe my strengths as a caregiver and childminder stem from my extensive experience with child care, specialized care, and my understanding of frailty in patients. I approach every individual with a high level of empathy, ensuring they feel understood and cared for in a compassionate way. This is particularly important when working with children or individuals with specific health needs, as every day presents unique challenges.’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”With my experience in child care, I am well-versed in understanding the developmental milestones of children. I know how to engage children in activities that promote learning, creativity, and emotional growth, all while ensuring their safety and comfort. I have hands-on experience in providing care to individuals with specific health conditions, disabilities, or frailty. This includes wound monitoring, assisting with mobility, and monitoring physical or emotional changes."

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

“ What excites me most about working with children and seniors is the opportunity to make a positive, meaningful impact on their lives. Both groups bring unique challenges and joys, and I find immense fulfillment in being able to provide the care and support they need to thrive. .”

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”

Phumeza

Date Of Birth: 01 March 1995

City: Thokoza, Johannesburg

Languages:English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho

Hobbies: Cooking and Baking

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“Patience and compassion makes me a good caregiver. I have tolerance for challenging situations, good communication skills and a positive attitude . As a childminder, I am deeply committed to understanding each child's unique needs which allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment where they can feel comfortable and confident..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder ?
”I am more experienced in dementia care, frail care, disability care, wound monitoring, bed and bath care, exercise mobility , peg tube feeding, checking vital signs and post-operative care. For child-care, I have a strong focus on safety and responsibility, making sure that I am always aware of the child’s environment and needs. This gives parents peace of mind knowing their child is in capable hands.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children

“What makes me most excited is waking up every day knowing that I'm going to help someone who is in need and put a smile on their face. I love being part of children’s developmental journey, guiding them through activities that stimulate their creativity and help them develop important life skills.”

What personal values are most important to you?

”I strongly believe in the values of hard work, respect, kindness, and honesty.”

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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

Reviews received from clients

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. ”