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.’’

Thembisile M

Date Of Birth: 11 November 1995

City: Tongaat, Durban

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho

Hobbies: Reading and Listening to music

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I enjoy taking care of the elderly, assisting them with everything they need. I am very compassionate and believe our senior citizen deserve kind people who can look after them and make them feel loved hence I became a caregiver, to give back to my community and the world”

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

“I've gained experience in working with frail patients and more specialized in dementia care, wound monitoring, bedridden care and disability care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“In my experience I have always had the joy of having patients who are sweet, welcoming and full of stories, I always look forward to spending time with them and take part in any activities given”

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

“I also love taking care of children on top of my experience as a caregiver”

Merle

I currently stay in Durban and was born in 1955. I matriculated in 1972 from the Suid Natal High School in Port Shepstone. I completed my caregiver training course in Feb 2021 and I worked in retail until the end of Jan 2021.

I am a very kind and compassionate person, well-mannered, honest, and smile a lot. I enjoy being with people. I enjoy visiting the beach, beautiful gardens and the like.

My interests are museums, history, art galleries, ballroom dancing. In my youth, I was a competitive ballroom dancer. I care a great deal for the elderly as I understand that it can be very lonely.

Lizelle

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 5th June 1989

City: Newlands East, Durban

Languages: English

Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors and going on adventures.

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REVIEWS RECEIVED BY CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?
“ Besides being responsible and mature, I am compassionate and take pride in my work as well as pay close attention to observations and housekeeping skills. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy uplifting, listening, and motivating my clients, combining my caregiving and companion skills to provide comprehensive support. ”

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

“I was doing my practicals at Nu-Shifa Hospital and cared for an elderly dementia patient. Taking care of her was challenging, yet exciting as she had CRE. The reason why it was so exciting is that I was exposed to something new. I found much pleasure in learning about her condition. She would refuse anyone else to care for her but me as I made her feel comfortable. She definitely melted my heart during her stay at the hospital.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me. Making my clients feel comfortable and acknowledged gives me a sense of satisfaction.’

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Post-Operative Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Companion Care, and CPR Training.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“Going on adventures and enjoying nature are some of my favorite things to do in the outside world.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Reliability, honesty, loyalty, and loving and accepting everyone I cross paths with.”

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Tracey

Date of Birth: December 19, 1971

City: Pinetown, KZN

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading, Photography

What makes you a good companion?

‘‘I consider myself a compassionate and understanding individual with strong listening skills. I find joy in helping others and improving their lives. My intriguing qualities include a sense of humor, a quiet nature, and a keen power of observation.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified as a companion?
"I'll ensure they attends appointments, take them grocery shopping, and be a compassionate listener for personal discussions.’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

‘‘Knowing that I can give back in some small way to those who have come before me. Our seniors gave so much of themselves for what we have today. The least I can do is make their daily lives a bit easier by being there for them.’’

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

‘‘I am told I have a good general knowledge. I have a great sense of humor and I am able to make people smile and laugh.’’

Clarisse

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: November 15, 2001

City: Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English

Hobbies: Watching tv and playing games

Personality Type: Driver: independent, strong-willed, and thick-skinned

What makes you a good caregiver?
"I'm a great caregiver because I'm deeply compassionate and empathetic. I understand my patients' needs without them saying anything, communicate effectively, and create a sense of trust and care. I go the extra mile to make them smile."

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

"Every day is the best day for me as a caregiver, helping those in need and finding satisfaction in the smiles at day's end."

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
"The most beautiful aspect is their boundless love and kindness. The blessings they offer and the affection they share are truly heartwarming.”

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

“I feel most qualified in the areas of dementia care, physical disability care, mental disability care, assessing basic vital signs, nanny care, wound care, pressure care, catheter care, care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients and care of schizophrenic patients.”

What is something special / unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
"I love learning and always seek new opportunities for personal growth. Life's lessons are valuable, and I believe in continuous self-improvement."

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Nonduduzo

Date Of Birth: August 27, 1993

City: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Netball, singing, dancing, reading, writing, listening to music and creating artwork

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very caring person with a golden heart. My passion for caregiving comes from my love for taking care of those who can't take care of themselves. ”

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

“I feel most qualified working in Dementia, Mental and Physical Disability, Palliative, Frail and Pressure care, and other requirements from my experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about working with children and seniors?

“I get excited to work with children and seniors because I learn new things from them every day. I love and appreciate working with them as it shows helping people is my calling. Working with seniors and children can help drive you to be more compassionate and appreciative.”

What was your best day at work and what made it so good?

“My best day at work is defined by feeling accomplished and that I've made progress with my clients. It makes my day as I enjoy helping people, so seeing them make progress makes me more happier and encourages me to keep up my hard work.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, empathy, commitment and respect.”

Ntandoyenkosi

Date Of Birth: May 05, 2003

City: Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Listening to music, playing football and video games

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Taking care of people is my passion. I am a compassionate, empathetic, observant and caring person that enjoys being a caregiver.”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Frail, Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities as well as hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in PEG feeding and wound monitoring as well.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is an extra opportunity to keep on learning. They are filled with wisdom and so much knowledge and they never shy away from teaching us. Each senior is different as well so I always leave with a little more experience gained.”

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

“My best day at work would be the day I finished at my training, whereby I was given a guard of honor from my colleagues for all the help I have provided while working with them. It made me feel good knowing that my hard work was appreciated.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, loyalty and discipline.”

Nkosinathi

Date Of Birth: January 22, 1994

City: Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading novels, watching sports & podcasts

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I believe that patience is of utmost importance in order to be a good caregiver. My care for patients is world-class, I always go out of my way to offer quality care. Before leaving, I make sure my patients always have excitement to see another day.”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities as well as hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in PEG feeding and oxygen therapy.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“As caring for the elderly is my passion, knowing that I have a chance to make them healthy and strong again makes me excited.”

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

“Every day is the best day at work for me as I always have unbelievable interactions with my patients. Each and every one of them become family to me.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, discipline and organisation.”

Thabo

Date Of Birth: May 14, 1979

City: Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and problem solving activities

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a patient and understanding person, and I have a good sense of humor. I like to get more information about the person I am caring for, as I believe this is key to provide quality care.”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Palliative, Mental, and Physical Disability care and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities as well as hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in pressure care and oxygen therapy.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The exciting part about working with seniors is having the privilege to look after them and to offer a helping hand. Seeing that their health improves makes me feel good, especially when you are the one that’s been assisting.”

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

“When I went back to work from my first day off and my colleagues advised that clients were asking about me and wanting to know if I will be permanently in their wards. Knowing that your work is recognized and appreciated is such a good feeling.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and dedication”

Sr Wendy

I was born in Pietermaritzburg in 1987 and currently reside in Pietermaritzburg.

I speak the following languages: English and a bit of Zulu.

My nursing career spans over 16 years. I graduated from KwaZulu Natal College of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. I’ve gained experience working at various hospitals during my training.

I am currently a Registered Nurse who specializes in General, Psychiatry and Community work, at Greys Hospital.

In my free time I try my best to keep fit and go to the gym.

Sr Regina

I am a Registered Nurse. I graduated as an Enrolled Nurse at Northdale Hospital in 1980 and started nursing at Town Hill Hospital in 2003. I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2006 and furthered my studies and graduated with a Diploma in Psychiatry in 2008.

I have worked for various hospitals doing general nursing and psychiatric nursing over the course of 41 years. I have a certificate in Vaccinating as I was a vaccinator in Chatsworth during the Covid outbreak. I have also just recently graduated from a counselling and leadership course.

I am currently on the executive board of Rainbow Haven Old Age home and like to partake in voluntary work. The longest volunteer work I am involved in is arranging feeding schemes for rural developments in Pietermaritzburg.

In my spare time I like gardening, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Qondeni

Date Of Birth: October 30, 1987

City: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho

Hobbies: Exercise, cooking, knitting and reading

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am compassionate, trustworthy and dependable. I enjoy my scope of work and always give it my all.”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions such as Palliative, Frail, Mental and Physical Disability care, as well as nanny care, and other requirements from my years of experience working at frail care facilities and hospitals. I’m comfortable and experienced in PEG feeding and post-operative care, as well as wound monitoring and pressure care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Working with seniors presents a wide variety of opportunities; the learning and experience you gain is valuable. Especially senior clients with disabilities who require care and support, we gain so much not only intellectually but personally too, as we help them to become more independent and confident in their own abilities. Seeing their enthusiasm and excitement really gets me going.”

What was your best day at work and what made it good?

“My best day at work is one that allows me to provide exceptional service to my clients. It makes me feel like I have accomplished my duty and that I have made progress on the family I am working on.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Accountability, integrity, and sustainability”

Anelisa P

Date Of Birth: July, 01, 2001

City: Bluff, KZN

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu

Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors

What makes you a good caregiver?
“Working with seniors has given me a good mindset because I'm always eager to learn new & unique things from them.”

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

“I always have the best day at work, as each patient I work with changes my life and brings new learnings”

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, Pressure care, Catheter care & wound care.

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

Allyson

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 21st August 1990

City: Newlands East, Durban

Languages: English

Hobbies: I enjoy dancing and playing netball.

What makes you a good caregiver?
“As someone passionate about caring for the elderly, I have extensive knowledge and experience working with the elderly and disabled. This has given me the ability to assist patients thoroughly and accurately over the years. Having more experience and expanding my knowledge as a healthcare worker is something I am eager to achieve.”

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

“In the disability home, I got told that all my patients are happy with my work and have bought me small gifts as a token of appreciation that was my day, knowing that I made a positive impact.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me. Making the elderly comfortable and acknowledged gives me a sense of satisfaction.’

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

“Over the years, I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and CPR Training.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“My business is selling shoes, so I'm kind of an entrepreneur and hoping to flourish in this.”

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

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Nosipho

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 27 May 1991

City: Verulam, Durban

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking, baking as well as swimming

What makes you a good caregiver?
” It is with a passion that I pursue my career in helping those who are unable to take care of themselves. Having cared for the elderly for years, I am compassionate and understanding with a humbled nature.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
” Having worked in hospitals and frail care facilities, I am comfortable providing dementia, physical disability care, and general frail care for paraplegic and tetraplegic patients.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
” Learning from them, their guidance, and their experience and hearing about their life stories is such an inspiration.”

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?
” Funny enough, bath time. Freshening up my patient, helping them to dress, and getting them ready for the day makes me feel good.”

What personal values are most important to you?
” Being honest and humbled at all times.”

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Diketso

Date Of Birth: 5th August 1997

City: Durban, KZN

Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho & English

Hobbies: Family Time

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Growing up assisting the elderly in my community made me passionate about my job, being well disciplined gave me the ability to work well with or without supervision.”

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

“I was working in ICU during my practical training, the day new students came to the hospital for their training, I was asked by the unit manager to show them around and introduce them to staff, I was quite chuffed and proud of myself that I got granted the opportunity.”

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

“With the experience, I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are amazing, there is a lot we learn from the elderly as we listen attentively often finding life lessons hidden in their stories.”

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

'‘As an entrepreneur, I sell clothing, shoes, and fragrances, and I stay current on trends to ensure that I meet my clients' needs.”

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Stella

Date of Birth: 20th February 1957

City: Westville, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Going on adventures

REVIEWS RECIEVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“ I am a people’s person. I believe it is a blessing and privilege to be able to assist those who can no longer help themselves, I follow instructions, I am responsible, faithful honest and an optimistic outlook.”

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

“I believe that everyday is a good day making the clients I assist happy and placing a smile on their faces, showing them the love and care they deserve.”

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

“Definitely my listening skills and my understanding of what motivates people in all situations, I'm told I speak well and make people happy.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get excited to show them life is good and fair and that someone really does care about their needs and well being.”

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

“People enjoy my company and never wants me to leave, I worked for BIDVEST group in hygiene so cleanliness is a priority for me”