Yolanda N

Date Of Birth: 07 September 1998

City: Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa

Hobbies: l love hiking or backpacking, Yogo Pilates, To read books , learning new language, Debate or public speaking, cooking and baking And fishing

What makes you a good caregiver?

"A good caregiver embodies compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help. Key qualities include trustworthiness, respect for dignity and boundaries, kindness, a positive attitude, and self-awareness to recognize limitations and seek support.."

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am a reliable and patient caregiver with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. I provide respectful, organized care, following directions and schedules while maintaining cultural competency”.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The most exciting part of working with seniors is the appreciation for their experiences, stories, and humor. It’s rewarding to help improve their quality of life and support them in enjoying their ideal lifestyle, while also becoming more compassionate in the process.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“ Honest, building something new,vulnerablity, standing up one self, standing up for others,self-respect, charity,humanity and creativity.”

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Punyezwa

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: February 3, 1973

City: Kraaifontein, Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Listening to music and playing netball

Personality Type: Listener; Soft-hearted, patient, and quiet

What makes you a good caregiver?
"Due to my unwavering passion for caregiving, I derive immense fulfillment from tending to the needs of individuals requiring assistance. I am well-equipped to provide attentive care to those in need, ensuring their well-being is prioritized.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am comfortable working with clients with various medical conditions, such as general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-operative Care, Disability Care, Vital Checks and Wound Care Monitoring. However, I am exceptionally experienced dealing in with Specialized Care and Key Focus Area in Palliative Care”

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“On the day preceding Christmas, I found myself diligently engaged in practical tasks within the dressing room, where I operated independently. This experience proved to be both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating, as it provided me with valuable insights and a wealth of knowledge.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
"I derive satisfaction from offering assistance whenever it is required, even in cases where the desired outcome may not always be achieved.”

What is something special / unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?

“I approach my endeavors with a fervent passion, accompanied by a vibrant energy and a welcoming, friendly disposition.”

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Noluvo T

Date Of Birth: July 13, 1993

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Languages: English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and sports

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What makes you a good caregiver?

"I am a hardworking, humbled individual who prides myself on my work ethic. It is my passion to provide the best care and comfort to my patients, ensuring they are well-cared for and comfortable. My goal is to keep up with my trade by learning new skills and experiences."

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

“Over the years, through my experience working in both frail care facilities and private hospitals, I’ve gained valuable, hands-on knowledge and continuously developed my skills in providing care across a wide range of needs. I’ve assisted clients with various requirements and have learned to adapt quickly and compassionately to each unique home environment and individual care plan.

I feel most confident and qualified working in specialized care, including general frail care, dementia care, mental and physical disabilities, post-operative recovery, and palliative care. I also have practical experience with wound care monitoring, pressure care, catheter monitoring, and assisting with transfers.

This experience has shaped my ability to provide consistent, respectful, and tailored support to each client I serve.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The most exciting part about working with seniors is being able to provide a safe environment for them, where they feel free to share all their stories that I love so much, with me.”However, I enjoy assisting clients of all age groups as you always learning new experiences and are exposed to various backgrounds and people.

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

“ In my free time I like to attend community services where we help out the poor and those in need.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Integrity, honesty, respect and compassion”

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Zimkhitha

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1994.

I speak fluent English, Xhosa, and Zulu.

I see myself as an organizer: serious, systematic, and a humbled individual.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. I have experience with Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Care of schizophrenic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound care, PEG insertion and feeding

In my free time, I love going to the gym and going on hikes as I’m very outgoing.

Ntombovuyo

Date Of Birth: 16 October 1987

City: Mfuleni, Cape Town

Languages: English and IsiXhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and Reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm a good caregiver because I listen carefully, show empathy, and offer support in a caring and respectful way. I focus on understanding and meeting the needs of those I care for, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable. ”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide compassionate support and personalized care, thanks to my experience in Frail care, Disability Care, Palliative Care, Post-Operative Care to name a few. My main focus is to ensure I adapt my approach to best suit the needs and requirements for all clients in my care.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

”’I am most excited about working with seniors because I enjoy hearing their life stories, learning from their experiences, and making a positive difference in their daily lives.’’

What values are most important to you?

“The most important values for me as a caregiver are compassion, respect, and patience. These values help me provide the best care, ensuring that those I support feel valued and understood.”

Jody E

Date of Birth: 27 December 1965

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Gardening

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What makes you a good companion?

“I have a great understanding of the elderly and I take my lead from the client and then follow the tone for the day”

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

“I’m a good listener and I believe that patience is key, especially when working with the elderly. From experience I understand that they need to feel in control at all times.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“This is how I give back to society and it is self satisfying to know that I've made someone happy.”

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

“ I love nature and long leisurely walks on the beach.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Kindness, respect, generosity, humbleness and patience, these values were very important in my home growing up.”

Nosimo

Date Of Birth: 09 December 1980

City: Phillipi, Cape Town

Languages: English, IsiXhosa

Hobbies: Cooking and sewing

Health Care Assistant Course: Completed in 2014

Working with CareChamp since: November, 2019

REVIEWS RECEIVED BY CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am compassionate and dedicated to caring for the elderly. Working with clients that have various conditions, over the years, has helped me gain the knowledge and experience to confidently and accurately assist my clients.”

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

“I am comfortable working with clients with various medical conditions, such as general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-operative Care, Disability Care, Vital Checks and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Being able to show them love and the emotional support they need, as well as listening to them sharing their life experience.

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

“I am actively part of a netball team.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Ambition, Reliable, Selflessness, Honesty and Humility”

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Lona W

Date Of Birth: 7 January 1995

City: Mfuleni, Cape town

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Going to church, Spending time with family and friends

 

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I have the passion to work as a caregiver and a good heart in everything I do. I give my all when it comes to working with my patients and I make sure to put my patient first’’

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

“I’m skilled in mental disability care and palliative care’’

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

‘‘I remember when I was doing training at Kuilsriver Netcare hospital, I assisted a patient who had a stroke. It was easy for me to communicate with that patient even though he was unable to speak. During my time with the patient, I was able to help the patient finish their food which is not an easy task for someone with a stroke’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Helping seniors is one of the gifts I have. I love to give and help those who are in need of care’’

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

“I am a quiet person but when you see my work you'll be surprised by my work ethic and hardworking personality’’

Abdah

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: Feb 2, 1996

City: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, exercise

Personality Type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

Reviews received from clients

What makes you a good caregiver?
“As a caregiver, I possess crucial traits: compassion, patience, and adeptness in handling challenges. Effective communication with patients is a priority, recognizing that individual needs vary.”

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

“There was a client who could not walk, she was in a wheelchair, and I had to give her physiotherapy every day. We practiced and exercised until she could take baby steps on her own. We achieved this with patience and determination.”

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

“Caring for senior Alzheimer's patients, including bedridden individuals. Assisting with mobility, toileting, bathing, grooming, vital sign monitoring, organizing, exercising, feeding, maintaining a clean environment, and providing care for those with Down syndrome, including therapeutic massages.”

What is something special/unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“I have experience in therapeutic massages like in hand, back, neck and feet. I am committed and go the extra mile to get things done and have a professional attitude towards all things. I am determined and reliable.”

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Colleen

Date of Birth: March 11, 1970

City: Ottery, Western Cape

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Zumba and other exercises, dancing, road trips and long walks

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?
”I have a passion for elderly, I love being a companion to them. I believe that patience is very important when working with the elderly, and that is one of my strengths. I’m also a good listener, which is exactly what the elderly needs.”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
”I was on bar duty and a staff member left her purse behind. I made contact with her to bring it to her attention, however she was not capable of driving to collect. I went after my shift to drop it off at her place. This scenario highlights all of this company’s values, and will be utilised whenever I am at shift as a companion.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified as a companion?
”I feel fully confident in being a companion as I possess key features needed to be a companion. I am a patient, kind and caring person who always has love to give.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”I am excited to give of myself and my time to uplift their spirits, it brings me self satisfaction and peace of mind knowing that I was able to assist them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I am a certified first aider and also did training in Occupational Health and Safety.”

Yvonne

Date of Birth: 21 May 1965

City: Plumstead, Cape Town

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Going for drives and crocheting

What makes you a good companion?

“What makes me a good companion is my attentive listening skills and heartfelt dedication to caring for the elderly.”

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

“The highlight of my workday is witnessing the happiness and enthusiasm on the face of the person I care for, and hearing the joy in their voice.”

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

“I feel most qualified to be a companion because of my exceptional ability to actively listen, my profound empathy towards others, and my genuine passion for providing caring support. These qualities allow me to connect deeply with individuals and create meaningful relationships based on understanding and compassion.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I find great joy in the company of the elderly and take pride in being a compassionate listener for them.”

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

“⁠I am very intuitive, and I love uplifting people’s energy.”

Zimasa

Date Of Birth: August 18, 1998

City: Mfuleni, Western Cape

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and watching TV

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What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a fast learner and I work well under pressure, individually and within a team. When being a caregiver, you have to be prepared for any challenges - if you can face that, I believe that makes you a good carer.”

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

“Since I have helped patients with a variety of medical conditions and personal requirements, I am confident to provide specialized care such as Post-Operative care, Palliative care, and Disability care, with the skillset and experience of PEG Feeding, Patient transferring, Stoma care assistance, Wound care monitoring, basic catheter care assistance as well as vital signs to name a few.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“When working with seniors you learn important skills and they also groom you in all aspects of taking good care of people. You always leave with more knowledge and that’s the best part.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“I am capable as I have learned to work with different patients whom had various illnesses and backgrounds. I am pioneering whereby I have learnt to interact with a group and work individually, working under severe pressure and incorporating all the new things I’ve learned to my care.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, ambition and respect.”

Nicolette

Date of Birth: 18 August 1967

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: I love exploring

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a heartfelt passion to care for others as well as children. I was a family caregiver for a few years as I had to look after my aunt and my dad who both had dementia, but just being there for them in their time of need to encourage them and do special things that make them happy was very fulfilling.”

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

“I am a good listener and enjoy interacting with people, I give great massages which came in handy with pressure care when I was taking care of my loved one. I also love caring for babies and children, watching them reach various milestones, and being a part of their little bright journey called life.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It’s time now for me to give back to those who once cared for us and it also excites me to bring smiles to their faces, just being able to assist them is a privilege.”

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

“ I did a firefighting course.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Respect, kindness, and with that comes humbleness, growing up, these values were very important in my home.”

Philiswa

Date Of Birth: January 24, 1983

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Writing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ My willingness to always help and deliver the best care has made me a good caregiver because I am always there for my patients and provide the best service they need. .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, disability care, frail care, wound monitoring and basic vital signs monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They are always giving good advices and it’s easier to work with them because of their warm personalities.”

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

”Seeing a patient with no hope of living doing better and get healed fast ,the best feeling ever..”

Andiswa M

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: June 16, 1990

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu

Hobbies: Baking

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am doing what I love and it has been my goal since I was a child. It brings me great joy to help people in need.”

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

“The patient I was assisting was close to death. He spent 8 months in hospital ICU, but with perseverance and prayer he walked again.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“They appreciate your time and what you do for them. It gives you some perspective and you can learn a lot from their experiences.”

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

“I have gained experience in Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound care, PEG insertion and feeding, Nanny Care”

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

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Athenkosi

My friends call me Athi.

I currently live in Cape Town.

I'm originally from East London and was born in 1990.

I speak the following languages:  English and Xhosa.

I see myself as an organized person who likes to do things logically and systematically.

I am helpful and like to see the people around me being happy.

In February 2015 I completed a One Year "Health Care Assistant" Course with Theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I also hold a Child Care Basic Skills Certificate, which focused on key areas such as child development, learning and daily programming, nutrition, health and safety, inclusion, and activity planning in 2014.

I am currently working as a CareChamp.

In my free time I like to catch up with my friends, listen to music, watch TV and also spend time with kids.

My dedication to my clients, whether young or old, stems from my passion for caring and providing the highest level of support.

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 Wilma

I was born in the Karoo in Eastern Cape in 1967 and currently reside in Cape Town.

I speak the following languages: English & Afrikaans.

I graduated from Nico Malan College as a General and Psychiatric Nurse, as well as a Midwife and Community Health Nurse, 36 years ago. I furthered my studies and became a Ophthalmic Nurse in 1996 at Groote Schuur Hospital and pursued Management Development at the University of Stellenbosch in 2004. I’ve since worked at various hospitals such as Groote Schuur Hospital, Vincent Palotti Hospital, Metropolis Pathologists and 13 years at the Western Cape Blood Service.

I am currently involved in an Organic Health and Cleaning Products business.

In my free time I enjoy reading and public speaking.

Taj

Date of Birth: January 12, 1997

City: Blouberg, WC

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Writing, bouldering, Arts & craft

What makes you a good companion?

‘‘As an individual with a profound sense of compassion, I believe I possess the requisite skills and personality to serve as a companion. I am adept at managing a household and bring experience in administration and service provision.’’

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

”I take great pleasure in listening to the life experiences of others and am always ready to offer assistance where needed. I have personally assisted my own grandmother, who is known for her stubbornness, by helping her walk and ensuring her comfort.

Moreover, being a mother has further honed my soft skills, including:

• Patience

• Compassion

• Empathy

• Emotional awareness

• Determination

• Adaptability

• Attentiveness”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

‘‘I am particularly enthusiastic about engaging in work driven by genuine passion and contributing to something that holds significant meaning’’

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

‘‘A concealed skill of mine includes the ability to sing, coupled with proficiency in playing the French horn.’’