Thembakazi

Date Of Birth: March 21, 1988

City: Kwa Zakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“ I think patience and compassion are essential. This job requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations , and a good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Mostly it needs endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks. I have all that and more.. ..’’

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

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

“Working with older adults will grow your compassion and empathy as you assist them with their new challenges and struggles . You will likely become a more patient person who feels stronger sense of gratitude for your health and the health of your loved ones. Helping seniors is also an emotionally fulfilling occupation..’’.

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

” I was introduced to a patient that had stroke so she couldn't do anything, I changed her diet plan ,she started looking healthy and recovering she would wake me up every morning excited on doing exercises improving her life and well being. That made me realise I'm not just doing this because of employment I was born to look after seniors. ”

Thembisile M

Date Of Birth: 11 November 1995

City: Tongaat, Durban

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho

Hobbies: Reading and Listening to music

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I enjoy taking care of the elderly, assisting them with everything they need. I am very compassionate and believe our senior citizen deserve kind people who can look after them and make them feel loved hence I became a caregiver, to give back to my community and the world”

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

“I've gained experience in working with frail patients and more specialized in dementia care, wound monitoring, bedridden care and disability care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“In my experience I have always had the joy of having patients who are sweet, welcoming and full of stories, I always look forward to spending time with them and take part in any activities given”

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

“I also love taking care of children on top of my experience as a caregiver”

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. ”

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”