Sr. Kholiswa

“I started my training in Healthnicon Western Cape Campus in Parow from 2008 as Home base carer I continued my studies to be enrolled nursing assistant till 2010. August 2010 I've worked at Booth memorial Hospital as ENA till June 2011. I’ve furthered my studies at the same college as a Enrolled Nurse till 2012.

I have worked in various hospitals moonlight for different agencies, in 2014 March I got A permanent post as an Enrolled Nurse at Tygerberg hospital orthopedic ward.

Nice experience I’ve gained there but needed to grow in my career, decided to resign in 2016 December to further my studies.

Went back to Healthnicon for general bridging course in 2017 then finished at Netcare Western Cape Campus 2019, I registered in February 2020.

I'm currently working at Tygerberg hospital for a contract since August 2020.

I am about to assist as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Cape Town region.

This comprises of home care assessments and care plan creation as well as required nursing procedures. I also ensure to identify the best suitable caregiver(s) for our clients in Cape Town”.

Sr Sinazo

“I started my training in 2015 at Lilitha College of Nursing where I acquired my Nursing Qualification in the 2018 in General Nursing, Community Nursing , Psychiatrics Nursing and Midwifery.

In 2020 I advanced my learning in HIV and TB Management and acquired a National Certificate of NIMART through an accredited medical institution , Aquah School of Training in which I advanced within the field to NIMART Clinical mentorship.

I completed an Adult Primary Care Qualification through UCT initiation program for learning accompanying this is a dispensing license which I completed through Sefako Makgatho University of Pharmacy in 2022.

I am currently studying at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, doing my postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing and in the process of acquiring my certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry through a medical accredited institution, Education for Health Africa”.

Mpendulo

Date Of Birth: 31 Jan 1979

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa Zulu and English

Hobbies: Family time

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

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘A good caregiver must be reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner and most importantly be considerate towards patients, I believe this is what makes me a good caregiver.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“Every day is a chance to learn and develop your skills as a caregiver. I assist patients as if I was taking care of my grandmother or mother which makes it exciting for me every time’’

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards patients and I have experience working with the elderly and providing, Dementia care, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy listening to their life stories and experiences. I often find humor in some of their stories.”

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

“I have a great sense of humor”

View my resume here

Nobuhle

Date Of Birth: 10th November 1997

City: Tembisa, Gauteng

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Nobuhle Mnisi

What makes you a good caregiver?

I am a very self confident and self driven individual. My main goal is giving client’s the love and care they deserve. I am humble, respectful, willing to learn, a good listener and I have empathy. I strive to creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was Easter day. Patients were given gifts, got face treatment and got their makeup done. My heart was filled with joy after seeing how excited they were. They looked extremely beautiful and happy. I was also rewarded as caregiver of the month.’’

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

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, PEG insertion and feeding and Alzheimer’s ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me. It brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly. I am able to adapt to challenging situations and use my own initiative.’’

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

“I’m always willing to learn new skills. I am friendly, polite, dedicated and loyal. I believe I have a role to play in making things a success.”

Chantel D

Get to know more about me: Chantel Damos

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘ I am compassionate and a reliable caregiver’’

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

“I listen and feel towards the person's needs and try my utmost to understand what is required of me”

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

“I am a good listener, who is very attentive to my surroundings and makes sure to understand the needs of the client and fulfill them”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“We learn a lot of life lessons from the elderly which makes me appreciate the conversation I have with them. It makes me happy when my presence makes a difference in someone else’s life’’

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

“I have gained baking experience during covid time and developed the skill of chochet’’

Annelize

Date Of Birth: 18th April 1995

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Annelize Bongiwe

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘Giving client’s the love and care they deserve. I am humble, respectful, willing to learn, a good listener and I have empathy. I strive to creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Most importantly I make my client feel valued.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was when the one of the patients I was assisting at the time asked if I could stay a couple more hours with her, and I did it brought me so much pleasure to see the smile one her face. We had a great time laughing and enjoying each others company’’

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

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me, brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly ’’

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

“I am a firm believer in God, I love the Lord whole heartedly”

Thembisa N

Date Of Birth: 9th December 1981

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa,

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Thembisa N

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate about my job and helping people eases my soul. I love being the extra hand in a patients healing process and I believe that I am a good caregiver, because I am not just focusing on my work but I try and engage with the elderly to ease them as well.’’

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

“Taking care of the elderly, I feel happy while engaging with them and helping with the healing process. I feel worried if they not corresponding with me, then I know there's something troubling them.”

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

“It is being the helping hand in getting them what they may need at the time or being the helping hand in their healing process.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ It was the day I took a client who recently had an operation to the dining room to have breakfast, while she was eating the spoon she was using fell on the floor, when I came to check on her found her trying to bend to pick it up, I came and helped her, she could have been injured again for she had an hip replacement operation.’’

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

‘‘I work well with people, I am able to improvise. I'm interested in learning new things.’’

Sinazo

Date Of Birth: 7th April 1998

City: Riverside, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about me: Sinazo

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate about caring for the elderly and I believe that being a caregiver means that you should always go the extra mile for your clients’’

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

“Placing smiles on the patient’s face and knowing I did something to make a change in their daily life.”

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

“Since I have helped patients with a variety of medical conditions and personal requirements, I am confident enough to provide the care and support my patients need”.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ They have interesting and fascinating stories to tell and always have sound advise to offer. My favorite part is when I interact with the elderly on either conversation, arts and craft or physical games”

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

‘‘In my free time I love going to retirement homes to spend time with the elderly residents who lives alone. I help them with some chores around the house, do their laundry, and assist them medication reminders. In this way I gain more experience in caring for the elderly.’’

Leoner

Date Of Birth: 19 October 1978

City: Midrand, Gauteng

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and spending time with family

What makes you a good caregiver?

“The ability to have tolerance in challenging situations. Being good in communicating and having a positive attitude, I am able to endure and have the physical ability to support patients with certain tasks.”

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

“ I love working with frail clients and knowing I made a difference in their lives. I also have a passion for working with and nurturing children.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Knowing that they appreciate your time and what you do for them. It gives you some perspective and I learn from their experience.”

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

“I am very patient and tolerant, brave enough to take the steps to get anywhere in life. I am open about who I am and I love to learn new things and most of all to share my experiences”

Nomusa

Date Of Birth: 08 June 1985

City: Randbury, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Going to church, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I have the passion to work as a caregiver and a good heart in everything I do. I give my all when it comes to working with my patients and I love to see patients are cared for in a loving manner .’’

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

“I’m skilled in Mobility assistance and Alzheimer's care’’

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?

‘‘I consider everyday as my best day at work because with each new day comes new opportunities create a memorable day’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping seniors is one of the gifts I have. I love to give and help those who are in need of care’’

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

“I am very proactive and love caring for people. I love doing house work and work well with the elderly’’

Linda

Date of Birth: 6 May 1960

City: Rynfield, Benoni

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Arts & Crafts

What makes you a good companion?

“My passion for assisting people and making them feel loved and valued. I am very patient and will not make someone feel inadequate for repeating themselves. I am always very respectful, patient and humble and have a passion for working with elderly.”

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

“I view everyday as my best day at work because with a new day there are new and more opportunities to make the present better than the past.”

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

“ I am extremely good with elderly as i find them inspiring. I have a passion for working with people and assisting with care where needed.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“To listen to the inspiring stories and lessons while talking to an elderly person.”

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

“ I want to spread the love of god to people. Bringing joy and hope into others lives.”

Lona W

Date Of Birth: 7 January 1995

City: Mfuleni, Cape town

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Going to church, Spending time with family and friends

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I have the passion to work as a caregiver and a good heart in everything I do. I give my all when it comes to working with my patients and I make sure to put my patient first’’

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

“I’m skilled in mental disability care and palliative care’’

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?

‘‘I remember when I was doing training at Kuilsriver Netcare hospital, I assisted a patient who had a stroke. It was easy for me to communicate with that patient even though he was unable to speak. During my time with the patient, I was able to help the patient finish their food which is not an easy task for someone with a stroke’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping seniors is one of the gifts I have. I love to give and help those who are in need of care’’

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

“I am a quiet person but when you see my work you'll be surprised by my work ethic and hardworking personality’’

Samkelisiwe M

Date Of Birth: 29 June 1989

City: Parkhill Durban North, Durban

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Travelling

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm a hard worker, I'm patient and I work well with or without supervision. My main priority is to help people who can't manage to take care of themselves’’

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

“My best skills are assisting patients in Frail care and children care‘’

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?

‘‘My best day at work was when I had a CVA patient, he could not move his leg on his own but after a few exercises we did he could move his leg on his own’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It gives me the opportunity to learn from them, I like to learn a lot from seniors, what they experience during their younger days and what they can teach you and advise you’’

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

“ I enjoy traveling a lot. I enjoy moving around and meeting new people and making memories everywhere I go’’

Nelisiwe D

Date Of Birth: 28 June 1996

City: kwamashu, Durban

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading & Sporting

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I had a desire to be a nurse since I was a young girl. I love taking care of people especially patients in hospitals, taking vital signs and encouraging them to eat every day’’

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

“I have experience with Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care,and Nanny care”

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?

‘‘I enjoyed taking care of patients in a hospital ward, I engaged with them and assisted the nurse assigned to the patients by writing down their vital signs. It was the little things that I did that made a difference’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I love to spend time with the elderly, to learn from them and gain knowledge from the experiences that they had throughout their life’’

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

“I am a very active worker, I get anxious when I sit around and not being proactive’’

Lucy

Date of Birth: 3 February 1993

City: Randburg, Gauteng

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Modelling and Charity

What makes you a good companion?

“I always put the need of the person I am spending time with first. I am very patient and can listen to the same story 1 billion times and will not make someone feel inadequate for telling the same story over and over. I love and get attached very easily. I am always very respectful, patient and humble and have a passion for working with elderly.”

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

“Everyday is my best day at work as I am fuelled by passion in companionship for others.“

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

“ I am patient, caring, and attentive to the needs of others. I am a good listener.  I feel comfortable in spending time with someone and making sure all their needs are met.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“What makes me excited about being a companion for elderly is the stories the tell, and the lessons you learn from things they have experienced in life. I also enjoy spending time with elders due to the fact that you feel needed, wanted and appreciated.’’

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

‘‘I do modeling for fun in my spare time. I love giving charity and lending a helping hand. One of favourite places to do charity is at the elderly house in Randfontein. I spend time with the elders and make them feel loved and special. On special occasions I will make them gifts and treat them. Every now and then I play bingo with them for a fun day.’’

Joslyn

Date of Birth: 30 September 1985

City: Stellenbosch, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Watching documentaries, Cooking and braaing, Spending time with family, Learning new about cultures

I'm originally from Stellenbosch and was born in 1985.

I speak the following languages: English & Afrikaans.

I see myself as an Entertainer: Outgoing. Spontaneous. Bubbly personality.

 I wanted to get involved with CareChamp as a Companion to apply my skills and empathy in a meaningful way as I enjoy assisting people who require assistance with getting to and from appointments, doing shopping for those who cannot go themselves and stimulating conversations.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family, watching sports, playing board games, dominoes, and cards.

I have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle. I have completed a Care Provider course and worked as a Care Provider since 2015.

Nomaphelo

Date of Birth: 30 December 1991

City: Langa, Cape Town

Languages: English & IsiXhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and Spending time with family

My friends call me Noma.

I currently stay in Cape Town and was born in 1991.

I speak the following languages: English & IsiXhosa.

I see myself as a soft-hearted, kind and quiet person who is also a good listener.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2019. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home.

In my free time I enjoy going to church and spending time with my family.