Date Of Birth: 13 May 1995

City: Masiphumele, western Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu.

Hobbies: My hobbies include baking and reading, I love spending time with my family and I am currently learning how to knit.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am a committed, patient and reliable caregiver with good listening skills. I take pride in caring for my clients, making sure they feel happy, comfortable and respected. I always aim to treat every client with kindness, dignity and respect.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy working with seniors because I always learn something new about life from them. I also enjoy encouraging them to remain independent, stay strong and feel emotionally supported. Spending time talking with them and keeping them engaged in conversations is something I really value.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I feel most confident in physical care and assisting with daily activities. This includes bathing, using a shower chair, basin baths, bed baths, feeding, walking and assisting with light physical exercises. Most importantly, I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe around me.”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
“One memorable day was when my patient wasn’t feeling well, so we went for a walk around the garden together. I started looking up the names of the different plants, and she was so impressed and happy. We also spoke about the weather and the different seasons she enjoys. It was special to see how such a simple activity and conversation could lift her mood and make her happy.”