Cynthia

Date Of Birth: October 17, 1989

City: Sandton, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“.I am a very empathetic individual who patiently attends to the needs of those who depend on me as a caregiver.”

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

“The best day I ever had at work is each time I can make my patients smile and each time I can correctly identify and attend to their pressing needs.

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

“I feel most qualified to be a childminder and caregiver for the elderly as I have empathy, patience, compassion, and good time management skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy knowing that I have made their life better. I also enjoy knowing that I can be a trusted companion for my patients.

What is something special and unique about you that many people might not know?

“I am naturally compassionate and have a good attention to detail which enables me to see any changes that need immediate attention in my patient.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I would say that honesty and respect are the main values in my life.”

Jane N

Date Of Birth: November, 16, 1980

City: Alexandra, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoying time with family.

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am confident in the services I provide to my clients because of my passion and compassion.”

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

“I assisted an elderly lady who lived in my road, she had no family. During the hard lockdown, I provided her with the necessary care and assistance she required.”

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

My specialty is taking care of bedridden patients, Palliative care, Post-Operative Care, Disability Care, Stroke Care, Patients with mobility issues that also require passive excercise, and childcare. .”
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 suffer from animal phobia if such exists. I also love writing in my free time”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Motivation drives me to be the best caregiver I can be by combining determination, courage, and empathy.”

Keshia

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Mar 17, 1995.

City: Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town.

Languages: Afrikaans, English.

Hobbies: I enjoy cooking and baking.

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

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?
“My passion for caring for the elderly has led me to have extensive knowledge and experience working with the elderly and disabled. Over the years, I have been able to provide accurate and thorough assistance to patients. The field of healthcare/nanny care offers a lot of opportunities for me to gain more experience and expand my knowledge."

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

“If I may be honest, everyday is a good experience. You experience something new every day and especially within this field.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“For me, caring for and assisting the frail and the young is a fulfilling experience. The satisfaction I get from making the elderly comfortable and acknowledged is priceless. Children always give good laughs, that alone is an indication of comfortability in my services’

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Post-Operative Care, PEG Feeding, Pressure Care, HIV and TB assistance and counseling, and CPR Training.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“During my spare time, I do hairdressing and absolutely love beautifying people with new hairstyles.”

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

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Ruth

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Oct 13, 1991

City: Kraaifontein, Cape Town

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Hobbies: I spend time with family and friends, and experiencing new places.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“Due to my passion for caring for the elderly, I have extensive knowledge and experience working with the elderly and disabled. With this experience, I have been able to assist patients accurately and thoroughly over the years. As a healthcare worker, I am eager to gain more experience and expand my knowledge when out in the field.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me. Making the elderly comfortable and acknowledged gives me a sense of satisfaction.’

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Pressure Care, PEG Feeding, and CPR Training.”

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

Shirley

Date Of Birth: 05 June 1975

City: Motherwell, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Zulu

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My job is my passion, and I have worked in different personal care capacities, I’m a compassionate individual who enjoys providing exceptional care to different people of all ages.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I believe that practical communication skills are essential for a caregiver, especially in scenarios where more than one caregiver cares for a client,when working with other caregivers it will be my responsibility to pass on relevant information regarding care responsibilities, like any changes to their health/Vitals. With the experience I have gained over the years I feel most qualified to provide, Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of schizophrenic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, PEG insertion and feeding and Nanny Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seeing them smile, taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I would say that honesty and respect are the main values in my life.”

Nwabisa N

Date Of Birth: Aug 28, 1990

City: Masiphumelele, Cape Town.

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I was caring for a mother whose foot condition prevented her from moving around the house and I am doing everything for her! My ability to do such led me to take a home base care course as I found a passion to do such and make a profession out of it.”

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

“ I feel most skilled but not limited to; Dementia Care, Post Operative Care, Wound Monitoring, Pressure Care, Palliative Care, PEG insertion, and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The straightforwardness of their approach is greatly appreciated by me. It is wonderful to hear their stories and receive their wisdom."

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

“I see myself as an outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly person, but I don’t come across as one.”

Aletta

Date of Birth: 12 August 1967

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: I love the outdoors, gardening, and walks in nature.

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good companion?

“I have empathy, and I am reliable. My patients are my priority. I do my work right, the first time, on time, every time.”

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

“ I believe that communication is key and just being a listening ear or dedicating your time to someone can work wonders.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is amazing! A world of experience and knowledge to discover in each and every elderly person.

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

“To be included in my patient’s 100th birthday celebration with her family and friends. It was a humbling experience and made me realize how precious life is. “

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

“I am a qualified security officer and dog handler.”

Desire

Date of Birth: 14 December 1968

City: Pretoria

Languages: English, Afrikaans & Dutch

Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors

What makes you a good companion?

“ I believe that everybody needs to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, especially the elderly. It is fulfilling to make their lives easier and make them feel special and happy.”

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

“ I am the youngest child and watching my parents grow old was difficult for me, but assisting them in their old age taught me patience and empathy.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are so precious, they have learned so much in life and I love having conversations with them.”

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

“ I enjoy working with children and have Aur Pair experience.”

Sarah C

Date of Birth: 24 September 1962

City: Northriding, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Watching classical movies

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“ I am very patient and love to listen and assist the elderly. Often they find no one to talk to or have lost their partners. I recently lost my mother which has made me more appreciative of giving back.

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

“I am patient, a good listener and can assist with cooking and cleaning. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping with technology .”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy their company as they have such rich and interesting lives which I enjoy hearing about.”

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

“Going to Swaziland with the Reach for a Dream kids to meet their sporting heroes. John Smit and AJ Venter got dressed up in traditional outfits which made heads turn. The kids laughed so much they forgot all their problems. It was a wonderful day and hearing those chuckles was worth everything. “

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

“ I love animals, gardening and travel.”

Angel H

Date Of Birth: 06 April 2003

City: Midrand, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Zulu

Hobbies: Reading

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

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My job is my passion and I am able to find creative ways to help my patients. I am thoughtful and caring of patient's needs.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
“I feel most qualified to provide, Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Pressure care, Nanny Care

I am very flexible and patient which makes it easier for me to work well with children of all ages.”

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

“I learn from their experiences by communicating with them and they always show appreciation, seniors always tell fun stories and appreciative.’’

’’I am fully active at all times and children need extra hands and a childminder who is willing to be playful, listen to them and be creative to make the days more fun’’

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
” I like meeting new people and socialising”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Kidness, honesty & respect.”

Veronica

Date Of Birth: Oct 16, 1989

City: Strand, Cape Town

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors

What makes you a good Nanny?
“The passion that I have for children, my trustworthiness, and overall optimism that I bring to my job make me an excellent nanny.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide the following;

Neo-Natal Care (Newborn care)

Sleep Training

Newborn bathing care

Pediatrics to older child first aid

Infant Massage

Infant Care

Developmental Milestones

Stimulating Milestones

Books/Story Telling

Learning disabilities

Nutrition, food allergies, menu planning

What makes you most excited about working with children & babies?
“Every day is an opportunity to watch children grow and develop. A nanny plays a vital role not only in the lives of the children but a great support for the parents.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Honesty & Respect.”

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Jody E

Date of Birth: 27 December 1965

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Gardening

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a great understanding of the elderly and I take my lead from the client and then follow the tone for the day”

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

“I’m a good listener and I believe that patience is key, especially when working with the elderly. From experience I understand that they need to feel in control at all times.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“This is how I give back to society and it is self satisfying to know that I've made someone happy.”

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

“ I love nature and long leisurely walks on the beach.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Kindness, respect, generosity, humbleness and patience, these values were very important in my home growing up.”

Jacqueline

Date Of Birth: 11 January 1986

City: Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with my kids

Personality type: Organiser: serious, systematic, and rather quiet

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am passionate about caregiving and I take pride in my work. It brings me great joy to help those in need.

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

“I feel most qualified to provide 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, PEG insertion and feeding, Nanny Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seeing them smile, taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me.”

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

“I am a mother of four kids.”

Ntando

Date Of Birth: 27 April 1992

City: Benoni, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu

Hobbies: Painting and swimming

What makes you a good caregiver?

“All patients need care, love, empathy and companionship to feel better. It is my duty as a carergiver to do that in order to make this world a better place.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified to provide, 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, PEG feeding and Nanny Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ I believe that seniors are full of knowledge and there is a lot to learn from them. So we need to love and take good care of them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I am a caring person with a huge sense of humor and I can handle complex task calmly.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Kindness, honesty & respect.”

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Kedibone

Date Of Birth: 02 May 1993

City: Benoni, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Zulu, Sepedi, Tswane

Hobbies: Reading

Personality type: Listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“As a childminder and caregiver, I am passionate about helping and improving the lives of those in need of care. I am humbled by the work I do and will always perform it to the best of my ability..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
“In my caregiving role I am comfortable and experienced to provide Frail care, Dementia care, Post-operative care, Palliative care, Pressure care, Wound Monitoring, Physical & Mental Disability Care, and Mental disability care. Furthermore, I am skilled in , caring for paraplegic and tetraplegic patients as well as PEG tube feeding.

Additionally, being a childminder is a crucial part of my work, as children learn significantly from the adults they spend the most time with. I always strive to lead by example and ensure that all the time spent together is fun and enriching.’’

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

“ Working with the elderly provides me with valuable insight into the aging process and what lies ahead, helping me to reflect on what truly matters in life. Children, on the other hand, are fun and proactive, always eager to learn new things. I see this as a wonderful opportunity to nurture and guide them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I exercise daily.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Peace and courage.”

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Paulette

Date Of Birth: 04 February 1984

City: Cape Town

Languages: English, French

Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am very passionate in what I do and genuinely care for people in need. The needs of my patients are my priority and I am able to take charge when necessary.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“They always show appreciation and I learn a lot from their life experiences.”

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

“I’ve gained most of my experience with private clients, frail care facilities as well as Netcare Hospitals. I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care, Catheter care as well as Nanny care.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Honesty & Respect.”

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S'phiwe

Date Of Birth: 21 March 1996

City: Soweto, Johannesburg

Languages: English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiTshwane

Hobbies: Going to the gym

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I treat my patients with the same love and respect whether they are young or old and it is my passion to provide care to those in need.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical and Mental disability care and Peg feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get so excited if I'm ever given an opportunity to work with seniors because they are the most warm-hearted people, they have so much wisdom and give great advice.”

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

“ I enjoy learning and growing.”

Azola

Date Of Birth: 07 October 1990

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Cooking

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

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a friendly and patient person and ever since I can remember I have been passionate about helping those in need.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“ I feel most qualified to provide Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Assisting the elderly in their time of need brings me great joy.”

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?
”The patients family could not understand what the patient wanted to say, however, I was able to communicate with the patient and make the family understand.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I enjoy reading novels.”

Sr Sandra

I was born in Zambia in 1971 and currently reside in Johannesburg.

I speak the following languages: English & Zulu

My nursing career spans over 30 years. I graduated from Netcare Training Academy as a critical care Nurse.

Currently I am finishing off my BCUR degree with UNISA. I have also done lots of short courses and in service training which equips me to handle clients needs with expertise.

In my free time I enjoy traveling, listening to music or reading a novel.

Ashleigh - Ann

Date Of Birth: 22 December 1997

City: Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I care for my patients as I would my own family and provide the same love and care to every patient I assist.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“ I've worked with different patients with a variety of conditions and requirements. I am always willing and confident enough to take on any task given to me. Over the years I have gained experience in 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, Catheter care, Pressure care, PEG insertion, and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ It brings me joy knowing that they appreciate the little things you do for them. Listening to all their stories and seeing their face light up when reminiscing on memories.”

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?
”One day I was assisting a patient and while bathing her. She made me feel so special when she told me that I remind her of her own daughter that’s so loving and caring and always gentle with her. I will never forget that moment.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Honesty, Kindness, and Patience.”

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