Bathandazile

Date Of Birth: 10 January 1994

City: Tongaat, Durban

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking (trying out new recipes)

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I'm a very patient and honest person, I do believe those qualities are the most important as we are dealing with seniors and it does get challenging at times but remaining patient at all times is rewarding ..”

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

“I am more experienced in disability care, wound monitoring, bed and bath care, dementia care, child care, checking vitals signs, medication monitoring ,exercise and mobility assistance’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with older adults has taught me sympathy and empathy, I do not only embody these when working with seniors only but with everyone I come across, I can easily navigate with challenges that life throws at me as senior do provide good advice and they build good friendship regardless of age .”

What was the best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?

“I was able to assist the family of my client with funeral arrangements as they were going through the most with grief, it was sad but I managed to organize everything and ensured I prepare a good send off. I was proud that I could do that for my client whom I loved and respected dearly.’’