Nokubonga

Date Of Birth: 06 May 1994

City: Hermanus, Western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: My hobbies are cooking, cleaning, reading, listening to music and spending time with family. I also enjoy learning new skills about caregiving.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am patient, kind, reliable and respectful. I treat every client with dignity and care, while always putting their safety and comfort first..”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy learning from seniors, listening to their stories and making their day a little brighter. Seeing them smile and knowing they feel safe, cared for and less alone is very rewarding.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I am most confident in personal care, companionship and household support. I can assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping and emotional support”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
“One of my best days was caring for a client who was feeling sad and lonely. By the end of the day, she was smiling and thanking me, which made me feel proud knowing I had made a positive difference..”

Sr Jenni

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I am a qualified Professional Nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing and healthcare management across government, private, and NPO sectors.

I hold a Bachelor of Nursing (BCur) and additional qualifications in Primary Health Care, Occupational Health, and Diagnostic, Treatment and Care.

I’m passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, client-centred care, with extensive experience supporting adults and children with high medical needs.

Sivuyisiwe

Date Of Birth: 28 November 1997

City: Summer Greens, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: My hobbies include spending time with family and friends, listening to music, watching movies, and learning new things. I also enjoy helping others and being involved in activities that allow me to interact with people for example sports like tennis.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Personal Care because I have a passion for helping and caring for others. I enjoy supporting people in their daily lives and helping them feel comfortable, respected and well cared for.”

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

”I am confident in personal care, assisting with daily activities, communicating with clients and maintaining a safe environment. My Home-Based Care and First Aid training have also helped me develop practical caregiving skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy spending time with seniors, listening to their stories and learning from their life experiences. I look forward to building trusting relationships and helping them feel valued, comfortable and supported.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main fields of study are Home-Based Care, First Aid and caregiving. I continue to develop my knowledge and practical skills in health and personal care.”

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Sr Sheila

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I started my training in the United Kingdom, moving to South Africa where I continued my education through Rand Afrikaans University and completed Community Care and Nursing Dynamics. Through U.N.I.S.A. I completed Nursing administration and in 2008 at Derby University I completed a nursing upgrade. I am still currently registered with the United Kingdom Nursing Council. During my work in South Africa I created wound clinics in Johannesburg and Cape Town hospitals.

Currently I am assisting 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 Lesley

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I trained as a Staff Nurse at Somerset Hospital and went on to qualify as a Professional Nurse at Addington Hospital in Durban, finishing at Victoria Hospital. I worked for a busy GP practices and Specialist Gynaecologists before working as a medical waste representative for Waste Tech for 8 years.

I am a registered assessor and facilitator with Local Government SETA and Health & Welfare SETA and have trained students in Environmental Practice learnerships and Ancillary Health Care Learnerships. I am also A Basic Life Support Instructor with American Heart Association.

Currently I am assisting 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.

Ziphozihle

Date Of Birth: 07 October 1989

City: MiKhayelitsha , Western Cape

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include cooking and watching movies

What makes you a good caregiver?
”I am caring, patient, respectful and responsible. I have experience in healthcare, counselling, home-based care and community work. I always treat people with dignity and make sure they feel safe and supported.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy supporting seniors and making a positive difference in their daily lives. I also enjoy listening to their stories, spending time with them and giving them the care and companionship they need.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I feel most confident in personal care, emotional support, communication, mobility assistance and basic healthcare support. I am also able to observe and report any changes in a person’s condition.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
”One of my best days was helping a patient who needed both emotional and practical support. Seeing them become more comfortable and positive made me feel proud and reminded me why I enjoy caregiving..”

Dineo

Date Of Birth: 04 November 1997

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English, Sotho, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: My hobbies include learning something new like a different style of baking different things and new recipes

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Personal Care because of my personal experiences caring for my father, who had dementia and later became bed-bound. My experience in hospital after delivering my baby early also made me want to understand more about caring for people who are unwell.”

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

”I feel most confident in creating person-centered care plans that focus on each person’s individual needs and preferences.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy getting to know different personalities, listening to their stories and learning from their life experiences and wisdom.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main field of study is Public Relations, and I am also building my knowledge and skills in Home-Based Personal Care”

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ierfaan

Date Of Birth: 27 December 1979

City: Mitchel’s plain , Western Cape

Languages: English, Afrikaans and Arabic

Hobbies: My hobbies include photography, listening to music, spending time with family, learning new things and community work. I especially enjoy photography because it allows me to be creative and capture special moments.

What makes you a good caregiver?
”I am caring, patient, respectful and responsible. I have experience in healthcare, counselling, home-based care and community work. I always treat people with dignity and make sure they feel safe and supported.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy supporting seniors and making a positive difference in their daily lives. I also enjoy listening to their stories, spending time with them and giving them the care and companionship they need.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I feel most confident in personal care, emotional support, communication, mobility assistance and basic healthcare support. I am also able to observe and report any changes in a person’s condition.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
”One of my best days was helping a patient who needed both emotional and practical support. Seeing them become more comfortable and positive made me feel proud and reminded me why I enjoy caregiving..”

Tara

Date Of Birth: 02 December 1995

City: The Vines, Cape Town

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: My hobbies include walking, photography, rugby and spending time with friends and family. I enjoy going for walks and being outdoors, especially when I can take my camera with me and capture some and spend quality time with the people who are important to me.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose this career because I enjoy helping people and making a difference in their daily lives. Caring for my grandfather also showed me how meaningful it is to support someone with kindness and patience.”

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

”I feel most confident in dementia care. My experience with my grandfather taught me to be patient, understanding and respectful at all times.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy listening to their stories, learning from their life experiences and being someone they can trust and depend on..”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main field of study is Home-Based Personal Care. I would also like to learn more about dementia care in the future..”

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Vuyelwa

Date Of Birth: 10 October 1987

City: Kraaifontein , Western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu.

Hobbies: My hobbies include spending time with my family, going to church, listening to music and I like to learn new things about health and care giver.

What makes you a good caregiver?
I am patient, reliable and caring. I always treat elderly people with respect and dignity, and I remain calm and supportive even in difficult situations”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy making their day a little easier, keeping them company and seeing them smile. It makes me happy to know that my support can make a positive difference in their lives.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I have experience with personal care, including bathing, dressing and assisting with meals. I also help keep the home clean and safe, provide medication reminders and closely observe clients so that I can quickly notice if they are not feeling well.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
”One of my proudest moments was when a client was feeling very low and lonely. We went for a walk and sat together in the park, where I shared stories about life in the Eastern Cape to cheer her up. She really enjoyed listening and seeing her smile again made me feel very proud.”

SinazoP

Date Of Birth: 18 October 1989

City: Philippi , Western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu.

Hobbies: My hobbies include cooking, playing and walking

What makes you a good caregiver?
”I believe good care is about making patients feel safe, respected, comfortable, and never alone. I always treat my patients with dignity, follow their care plans carefully, and report any changes to the relevant senior staff”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy making seniors feel comfortable, supported, and cared for. I believe they deserve to be treated with love, respect, and patience at all times..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I am qualified in Home-Based Care and have experience assisting with stoma bag care. I am confident in providing day-to-day care and following each patient’s individual care needs”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
” My best days are when a patient feels comfortable and happy with the care I have provided. Knowing that they appreciate my support makes me feel proud and reminds me why I enjoy being a caregiver”

sanelisiwe

Date Of Birth: 11 September 2004

City: Philippi, Cape Town

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include listening to music, watching movies and series, spending time with family and friend.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Personal Care because I enjoy helping and caring for people. I want to make a positive difference in their daily lives and help them feel supported and comfortable”

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

”I feel most confident in assisting clients with their daily activities, personal care, and communicating with them in a patient and respectful manner”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy listening to seniors, learning from their life experiences, and helping them feel respected, valued, and cared for.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main field of study is Home-Based Personal Care and caregiving, including healthcare, rehabilitation, personal care, and supporting clients in their own homes.”

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Liana

Date Of Birth: 19 March 1998

City: Pniel, Cape Town

Languages: English and Afrkaans

Hobbies: My hobbies include cooking, trying new recipes, spending time outdoors and going for mountain walks. I also enjoy learning new things and improving myself. I find cooking especially relaxing because I enjoy being creative and trying different meals

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose caregiving because I have a natural passion for helping people. I enjoy making others feel safe, comfortable, supported, and cared for. Knowing that I can make a difference in someone’s life gives me purpose”

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

”I am strongest in personal care, companionship, daily living support, and mobility assistance. I am patient, responsible, caring, and a good listener. I also have experience working in an old age home and with private patients”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I love working with seniors because I enjoy their stories, wisdom, and life experiences. Making someone feel valued, less lonely, and cared for is what makes this work meaningful to me”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main focus is Home-Based Care and Personal Caregiving. I have also completed First Aid training and continue building my skills so I can provide safe and compassionate care.”

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SindiswaM

Date Of Birth: 07 March 2004

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Languages: English, Zulu and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include playing netball, cricket, listening music. I also. Enjoy activities that help me relax and stay positive.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Care because I genuinely enjoy helping people and supporting them to feel safe, respected, comfortable, and cared for in their own homes”

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

”I feel most confident in assisting clients with their daily activities, personal care, and communicating with them in a patient and respectful manner”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy working with seniors because they have so much life experience and wisdom to share. I value listening to their stories, learning from them, and being able to provide companionship and support.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main fields of study are caregiving, health, and personal care. I am also focused on developing strong communication skills and improving my practical caregiving abilities so that I can provide safe, compassionate, and respectful care.”

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SisandaK

Date Of Birth: 11 May 1993

City: Heinz Park, Cape Town

Languages: English, Zulu and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading about health and care giving, cooking and trying new recipes, spending time with family and helping in my community and listening gospel music.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Personal Care because it has always been my dream to work in nursing and care for others. I have a genuine passion for helping vulnerable people, especially in their own homes where they can feel safe, comfortable, respected, and maintain their dignity”

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

”I feel most confident in personal care and emotional support. I am skilled in assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility and transfers, as well as pressure sore prevention. I also understand the importance of keeping a client’s environment clean, safe, and comfortable.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”What excites me most is learning from seniors and the wisdom and life experiences they have to share. It is very rewarding to see an elderly person smile, eat well, become more comfortable, or improve their mobility little by little because of the care and encouragement I provide.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main fields of study are Home-Based Care and Personal Care at Care College. My training includes personal care and hygiene, palliative care, First Aid, mental health and psychosocial support, rehabilitation and assistive devices, basic nursing care, chronic conditions, ethics, patient rights, and person-centered care.”

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Rethabile

Date Of Birth: 04 May 2002

City: Bishop Lavis, Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Sesotho and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include watching movies, reading, and going for walks. I enjoy reading because it helps me stay patient and I can do quiet, calm activities with clients. And I enjoy walking because it keeps me active

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose Home-Based Personal Care because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel safe, comfortable, and supported. I want to make a positive difference in someone’s daily life and care for each client with the same respect and kindness I would give my own family.”

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

”My strongest qualities are patience, empathy, and attention to detail. I am calm, a good listener, and careful with routines such as medication reminders, meals, hygiene, and safety. I always aim to help clients feel respected and well cared for.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”enjoy working with seniors because I learn so much from their life stories and experiences. I love providing companionship, spending quality time with them, and helping them remain as independent as possible.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main area of study is Home-Based Care, including personal care, health and safety, hygiene, and infection control. I have also studied Tourism, which has helped strengthen my communication and people skills.”

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Kian

Date Of Birth: 17 January 2002

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: My hobbies include helping others in emergencies, fishing and spending time with fam and friends

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose caregiving because I have a genuine passion for helping people and making a meaningful difference in their lives. I enjoy being able to support someone when they need it most and helping them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for”

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

”I feel most confident in palliative care and mobility assistance. I am patient, compassionate, and focused on making sure each client is treated with dignity and respect while receiving the support they need.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy working with seniors because I learn so much from their life experiences, stories, and wisdom. I also value the opportunity to build trust and provide companionship.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My main areas of study are Home-Based Care and Wound Care Management. These have helped me develop practical caregiving skills and a better understanding of how to support clients with different care needs.”

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Vaughan

Date Of Birth: 03 September 2005

City: Eersterivier, Western Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, listening to music, and spending time in nature. I also love spending time with family and watching movies.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose caregiving because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel safe, comfortable, and respected in their own homes. Being able to make someone’s day easier is very rewarding to me”

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

”I am confident in personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, and mobility assistance using walkers, wheelchairs, hoists, and Sara equipment. My biggest strength is building trust and making clients feel heard and cared for”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy listening to seniors’ stories, experiences, and advice. I love building meaningful relationships and helping them feel valued, less lonely, and as independent as possible.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My training includes Home-Based Personal Care, First Aid, Basic Nursing Care, Elderly Care, infection control, hygiene, nutrition, and communication”

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SibongileN

Date Of Birth: 26 July 1996

City: Eerste River, Western Cape

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include spending time with my family, listening to music, cooking, watching movies, and learning new things

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose caregiving because I have a genuine passion for helping people. I want every person I care for to feel safe, comfortable, respected and supported in their daily life.”

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

”I am confident in personal care, hygiene support, pressure care, daily living assistance, emotional support, safety and comfort. I always aim to provide care with patience, dignity and attention to detail.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy building meaningful relationships with seniors, listening to their stories and learning from their life experiences. It is rewarding to know that my care can make their day easier, happier and more comfortable.”

What are your main fields of study?

”My training includes Home-Based Personal Care, First Aid, Anatomy & Physiology, Infection Control, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Dementia Care and Community-Based Rehabilitation.”

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SihleM

Date Of Birth: 16 October 1997

City: Soweto, Gauteng

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: My hobbies include watching soccer (PSL & EPL), I love listening to music (all genres), I enjoy watching movies and I enjoy playing video games with my friends and younger brother. I sometimes read my Bible and try to read something new, whether in a physical book, online or through utube or other social media platforms.

Why did you choose a career in Home-Based Personal Care?

”I chose caregiving because I have always wanted to work in healthcare and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Caring for others gives me a strong sense of purpose and is something I am genuinely passionate about”

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

”I am warm, patient, professional and a strong communicator. I treat every person with dignity and respect, remain calm under pressure, and bring a positive and friendly presence into the home”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”I enjoy building genuine connections with seniors, listening to their life stories and taking part in the things they enjoy. Seeing them feel comfortable, valued and happy is one of the most rewarding parts of caregiving for me.”

What are your main fields of study?

”I have completed Matric and Community Health Work NQF Level 4, and I am currently studying towards Home-Based Personal Care Worker NQF Level 3 and First Aid Level 2”

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