Zandile Grace

Date Of Birth: 29 October 1981

City: Ntuzuma, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Care for the elderly and frail is something I take pride in. After building a relationship and trust, I consider them more than just clients, but more like family in the long run. However, I still maintain my professionalism when caring for them..”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions and requirements from my years of working in care facilities for the elderly and hospitals. However, I'm most comfortable in Eldercare as well as Specialized Care that covers Post-Operative, Disability Care, Stroke Care, PEG Feeding, basic vital checks and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“You always learning with the elderly, and also getting to see a change made in their life.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Family and Compassion”

Natalie

Date Of Birth: 02 September 1976

City: Alberton, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Natalie

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“I’m mindful and sensible with dealing with the elderly.

Been a carer to my 80-year-old mum for the past decade, and it has really given me a different insight”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“My main attribution is my capability of being flexible and adaptable to people’s needs and this was shown during the onset of the pandemic”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Having the privilege to get to know them, listen to their life stories, and genuinely make a difference in their life.

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

Am generally a “hermit” or homebody. But also I’m an avid nature and animal lover – so both an indoor and outdoor type person. Suited to all types of homelife.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Integrity and honesty”

Phummy

Date Of Birth: 02 June 1978

City: Woodlands, Durban

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Phummy

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“Passionate about care giving, caring for those in need is my first love.

Attentive, always alert around those in need and I am very observant when caring for frail and the sick.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“When assisting in hospitals, you always have to display these values without fail as there is very little room to slack”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The love they have for life without a care in the world.”

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

During school holidays I often volunteered at old age homes to help the elderly. I even founded an NGO called Young at Heart that arranged for young women to adopt grandparents..”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and Empathy”

Tatenda

Get to know me: Tatenda

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“As a caregiver my work involves my patients independence and welfare. I ensure that their voice is heard during the illness.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“During my practicals at Nazareth Nursing Home, I learned about accountability, behavior and decisions I make towards a patient. Which is part of Nido's values and ethics.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors gives me valuable lesson into the ageing process and  gives me an  opportunity to think about what matters most in life.”

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

“l love learning different languages hence this passion has lead me to  travel locally and within Africa.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion”

Minerva

Get to know me: Minerva

What makes you a good caregiver?

“It is with pride that I provide care for my clients, I am confident in my abilities to care for all ages, as I'm proactive, capable and attentive.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“I’ve worked in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where you are challenged mentally, emotionally, and physically as you always need to be attentive and alert. This showed me how capable I am.”

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

“Throughout my years of experience, I have been able to treat patients with various health factors but I'm most comfortable in assisting frail, dementia, and stroke patients.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy conversing and learning from the elderly as they are full of wisdom gleaned from their life experiences.”

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

“I'm a great cook, but I've also worked with TB and HIV patients as well as terminally ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I am extremely big on respect and kindness in all forms and regardless of age, race, religion, etc. These are values that can make a difference in our world”

Thembelihle

My friends call me Thembi.

I stay in JHB and was born in 1995.

I speak the following languages: English & IsiXhosa.

I see myself as a quiet, yet patient, loving, caring, and understanding person.

In 2021 I completed a One Year "Health Care Assistant" Course with Theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home, and I started working as a caregiver since then.

In my free time, I love reading and spending time with family and friends.

Mmakgotso

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What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm fully confident in my skills and experience in the care industry. My passion drives me to give my clients the best care possible. Challenges don't scare me; they make my work exciting and help me grow.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“ In December 2023, I cared for a post-operative patient, managing her medication, meal & snack preparation, and setting up her video calls with her son overseas. This experience showcased my capabilities, honesty, attentiveness, and innovative approach. We also visited the library and did passive exercising thrice a week, she was very resistant but with patience and motivation she managed to regain her mobility strength.”

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

“ Over the years working in frail care facilities, private hospitals, and private clients, I have gained the necessary experience in assisting with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-Operative Care, Physical Disability Care, Assessing Basic Vital Signs, Basic Catheter Care, Stoma Care, PEG insertion and feeding, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Pressure Care, Wound Care Monitoring, Transferring assistance, and Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I appreciate their straightforward nature. Being at the receiving end of their wisdom is so wonderful and I enjoy hearing their stories.”

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

“I am currently in my final year at Unisa, pursuing a B.Ed, and I occasionally tutor children in my neighborhood on reading skills.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“ Motivation pushes me to be the best caregiver and person I can be, blending determination, courage, and empathy, all while knowing I'm making a difference.”

Beulah

I currently stay in Port Elizabeth and was born in 1980.

I speak the following languages: English and Afrikaans

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time watching movies and being with family.

Zimkhitha

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1994.

I speak fluent English, Xhosa, and Zulu.

I see myself as an organizer: serious, systematic, and a humbled individual.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. I have experience with Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Care of schizophrenic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound care, PEG insertion and feeding

In my free time, I love going to the gym and going on hikes as I’m very outgoing.

Monique

I was born in 1977 and currently live in Somerset West, South Africa.

I am a person who is service-minded, can communicate extremely well on all levels. I see myself as someone who is friendly, compassionate, and empathetic, I engage in meaningful work, and aiding the frail and elderly is what makes me happiest.

After 5 years of caring for a family member who suffered a stroke and has Dementia, I was inspired to complete an accredited Home-Based Care course together with First Aid Level 1 and Dementia Care certificate courses. I further plan to train in First Aid Level 2 and 3 courses as well as Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and Palliative Care.

I have previously studied Food Science and Nutrition and my employment history includes work in the Food Industry, Education, and Au Pairing in South Africa (SA), the USA, the UK, and China.

Throughout my career I have always placed a high value on customer care. I now look forward to furthering my career and future studies in patient care.

Jessica

I stay in Uitenhage and was born in 1992.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiZulu

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time watching movies and being with family.

Nonthethelo

I stay in Durban and was born in 1982.

I fluently speak, read and write English and IsiZulu.

I see myself as a good listener with a warm heart, caring and most reliable.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have experience with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feed

In my free time, I like to read books as well as praying to a Living God together with my girls.

Esethu

Date Of Birth: 01 December 1989

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Reading books. Listening to music

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

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1989.

I fluently speak, read and write English and IsiXhosa.

I see myself as a kind, empathetic person who is a hard worker and reliable.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021 and have been with CareChamp since. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have gained most of my experience assisting with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feeding.

I plan on studying in the future within the medical field.

Masego

I stay in Johannesburg and was born in 2000.

I fluently speak the following languages English and Setswana.

I see myself as a kind and passionate person who is a good listener and very patient.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have experience with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feed

In my free time, I love relaxing and watching TV

Magrietha

Reviews received from clients

I currently stay in Johannesburg and was born in 1984.

I decided to become a companion because I love assisting the elderly and with so much free time, it’s nice knowing i’m using it for a good cause.

I have also worked as a family caregiver, so doing this is something I am not new to, and I enjoy very much.

In my free time I love gardening, reading and watching soapies on TV.

Yolanda

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1990.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiXhosa

I see myself as an honest, reliable and trustworthy person

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2014. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

In my free time, I like cooking, baking, and cleaning.

Bianca

GET TO KNOW ME BETTER: Bianca

What makes you a good companion?
I decided to become a companion because I admire and respect the elderly so much. I always appreciate the time I spend with my grandparents and I know they appreciate me spending time with them and how valuable quality time is.

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a companion?
My passion is caring for the elderly and those who need care for their children, as I am a certified Au Pair.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
To know that I can give that feeling of warmth and that someone cares and wants to listen to you, to an elderly person is so rewarding to me. Their stories and insight into life are fascinating.

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
I hold a certificate in first aid and am a qualified Au Pair. Furthermore, I have completed an Hr Accredited TEFL/TESOL Certificate Course with TOTB for teaching English overseas

Fun Fact?
I am a beginner in professional photography and enjoy Outdoor Adrenaline Activities.

What personal values are most important to you?
Kindness and Integrity.

Sindile

I currently live in Johannesburg and was born in 1983.

I speak the following Languages: English and Xhosa.

I see myself as a patient, loyal, easygoing and empathetic person. I always dedicate myself to my patients and love what I do.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2019. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

In my free time I love spending time with my family.

Siphokazi

I stay in Johannesburg and was born in 1993.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiZulu

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

In my free time I enjoy going for shopping, singing and going out with family and friends.

Zinhle

I stay in Johannesburg and was born in 1999.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiZulu

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time watching movies and being with family.