Tiny S

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Nov 24, 1991

City: Bothasig, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Playing Netball

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

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?
“Taking care of others requires compassion and patience. Aside from those two qualities, I am also capable of handling challenging situations well. Communication with my patients, children included, is essential, as everyone's needs are different and I'm confident in what I'm capable of.”

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

“My best days at work were at Netcare N1, where I saw the positive impact I had on those who needed help.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“Having the opportunity to work with them every day will allow you to learn a lot about a wide range of topics, and you will establish long-term friendships with many of them as you get to understand who they are. My exposure to working children excites me as we get to watch them grow, which is truly rewarding.”

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

“I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Palliative Care, PEG Feeding, and CPR Training.”

What is something special/unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“Though my personality is quite different from that of an introvert, it is easy for people to mistake me for one. Be it professionally or personally, I always strive to better myself.”

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

Natasha

Date Of Birth: May 29, 1987

City: Macassar Village, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Music, dancing & family time

Tell us more about yourself and why you have decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Development:

"I am a mother to one awesome son. Working with kids is something I enjoy doing. It all began when I was a young adolescent and used to look after my younger siblings. Simple things in life bring joy to small children. There is continuous personal growth in yourself while working with young children. It's a really fulfilling job, especially when you can see how you actually impact children's lives for the better.“

What is - from your point of view - the typical role and responsibilities of a childcare provider in an early childhood development field?
”A childcare provider must have patience, offer love, acceptance, appreciation, encouragement and guidance, while also supervising children to ensure their safety at all times.”

What makes you excited to work with children?
”To become familiar with each child's unique personality. Each child is different, having their own mannerisms and emotions and to be able to promote confidence and independence in each unique child is a feeling no one can describe.”

What is your main field of study?

“CareChamp College Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF4) - Graduation: 2024.”

Erika

Date of Birth: 22 October 1965

City: Constantia, Cape Town

Languages: English &Afrikaans&German

Hobbies: I love knitting and baking

What makes you a good companion?

“I have patience to assist client with shopping. I’m a careful driver and am very punctual. I enjoy them telling me about their past and their families.”

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

“To be honest I’ve enjoyed most of my days at work as it involved chatting to people. Helping to lift their spirits when they feel down and offering comfort. I’m good at being positive in any situation. ”

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

“I am patient and kind and understanding of peoples needs. I try to let them feel like I’m just a daughter who’s here to help. ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I feel that seniors have led a full life and they have a lot of life lessons to share. I find it comforting to assist them as they are very grateful to have someone to listen to them.”

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

“⁠I am part of a walking club. Over the past few years I have climbed Kilimanjaro, the Inca trail, mountain Elbrus, gone to Antarctica. Done the otter trail and whale trail and run half marathons. I opened a home industry during lockdown to allow the locals to sell their home produce from my shop so they could try to put food on the table.”