Tiny S

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Nov 24, 1991

City: Bothasig, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Playing Netball

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

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?
“Taking care of others requires compassion and patience. Aside from those two qualities, I am also capable of handling challenging situations well. Communication with my patients, children included, is essential, as everyone's needs are different and I'm confident in what I'm capable of.”

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

“My best days at work were at Netcare N1, where I saw the positive impact I had on those who needed help.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“Having the opportunity to work with them every day will allow you to learn a lot about a wide range of topics, and you will establish long-term friendships with many of them as you get to understand who they are. My exposure to working children excites me as we get to watch them grow, which is truly rewarding.”

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

“I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Palliative Care, PEG Feeding, and CPR Training.”

What is something special/unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“Though my personality is quite different from that of an introvert, it is easy for people to mistake me for one. Be it professionally or personally, I always strive to better myself.”

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