Chantel

Date Of Birth: 12 January 2003

City: Johannesburg, Guateng

Languages: Afrikaans and Zulu

Hobbies: My hobbies are cooking, cleaning and making my home beautiful, listening to music, and learning more about caregiving on my phone. I also love spending time with my family and helping others in my community.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am patient, caring, reliable and respectful. I treat every client like family, pay attention to changes in their wellbeing, and always report concerns promptly.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Making someone feel loved, comfortable and valued. Seeing a client smile and knowing I’ve helped restore their dignity makes my day..”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “Personal care, companionship and monitoring. I’m confident with bathing, feeding, continence care, repositioning, vital signs and providing emotional support.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
“A client who had been quiet and not eating for two days finally finished her meal, smiled and held my hand. Seeing her improve reminded me why I chose caregiving”