Date Of Birth: 16 August 1995
City: KwaDabeka, Durban
Languages: English and Zulu
Hobbies: Listening to music, cooking, spending time with family, and learning new caregiving skills.
What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am a patient, compassionate and reliable caregiver who treats every client with dignity, respect and privacy. I am attentive to detail, follow care plans carefully, and communicate well with families and healthcare professionals..”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”I enjoy making a meaningful difference in their daily lives. I value listening to their stories, providing comfort and companionship, and helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver? “I am experienced in personal care and clinical support, including stoma and catheter care, wound care and dressing, vital signs monitoring, and caring for clients with stroke, dementia, frailty and cancer.”
Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good?
”One of my most rewarding days was caring for a frail client who was withdrawn and not eating well. I spent time talking with her, gently assisted with her care, monitored her vital signs and encouraged her. By the end of the shift, she ate, smiled and thanked me. It reminded me how meaningful caregiving can be."
