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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Care College Certified – Home-Based Care (Refresher)
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Thobeka

Date Of Birth: 7th March 1964

City: Missions vale, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies:

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very patient person, always optimistic and ambitious at core. I show compassion and empathy to my patients. I have an inherent desire to care of those in need.”

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

“Everyday is a good at, because I get to help those that can not help themselves”

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

“I am very good in most areas because in the hospital I work in ,we rotate all around we not stationed in one designated place and offered a great length of in-service trainings.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Getting wisdom from them, but also being able to show love and care. I have a soft spot for the elderly, especially for those who are lonely”

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

“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day”

Winstonia

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 29th October 1988

City: Westbury, Gauteng

Languages: Afrikaans & English

Hobbies: Family time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I have a passion for what I do. Taking care of the elderly and disabled”

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

“On my birthday one of my colleagues decided to give me a cake party with our residents at work. What made it special was the fact that I felt so welcomed and loved by everyone.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I get to see how things get done and just learning from them makes the life of a caregiver so much greater, because of the experience the elderly has that one can learn from.’’

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’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I would love to work hard and better myself, becoming a nursing sister”

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

Kishmea

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 8th October 2000

City: Algoa park, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Playing board games

What makes you a good caregiver?
“It would be my passion to work with the sick , frail and people that can no longer help themselves”

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

“At Huisegenote where I done my practical’s there was a very stubborn elderly lady and the ladies that did their practical with me did not have the patience to deal with the elderly lady, as well as the staff that was working at the time, she was suppose to take a bath the evening but she was up to her old tricks again but when she saw me she asked the ladies if I could bath her, she then gladly take a bath that day I felt very good about myself it really made my day”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Seniors always knows best and can teach you all the right and important things about life so I'm very eager and willing to learn more about my surroundings for me I can just learn the best from them’’

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

“All areas that needs my attention mostly the ones that really needs my help, that can't do nothing for themselves”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I'm a hard worker, eager to learn more than I'm suppose to, I got a very soft heart when it comes to the elderly.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Good ambition compassion, patience, committed and self discipline”

Nokuthula

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 11th November 1991

City: Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am a caring person and honest, I am reliable and loyal I always go above and beyond to ensure that I fulfil my duties to the best of my ability”

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

“It would be the day we were given a certificate of appreciation for the dedication and care of patients”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Being around them in general brings me great joy, I love learning from them and listening to their amazing stories’’

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, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I am always on time when it comes to my work, and I make sure I do everything that is needed to be done.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Trustworthy, Integrity and punctual”

Yvette

Date of Birth: 28 October 1994

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu, Tsonga, Sepedi, Venda, English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good Caregiver?

“ I am a good caregiver because I have patience and compassion, it is because I understand that my job requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations and good communication and a positive attitude. I have endurance and physical ability to support my patients with certain tasks. I trust and believe that I am a good caregiver one can really depend on.”

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

“My best day at work was when I won votes from patients to become August carer of the month, it is because most of the clients said that I am kind, caring, experienced and always willing to help with everything and anything, this made it to be good because all my hard work and exceptional dedication did not go unnoticed”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide, Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities , Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care and Peg tube feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I love working with the elderly to see them become independent in their own homes, seeing them smiling and listening to their stories fulfills my heart”

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

“I am a good cook. I love being creative and coming up with my own recipes. I enjoy researching the latest trends and experimenting with new ideas”

Brenda M

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 30th October 1996

City: Windsor west, Johannesburg

Languages: Shona & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am passionate, caring, courageous and I am a highly empathetic and a caring individual, I am patient and passionate about what I do, I give my all in assisting my clients.”

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

“It was the day I assisted a patient that had a mental breakdown and I comforted him, I assured him that he is safe, I then sang his favorite song and made smile that made it my greatest working day.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“The advice and the joy they bring to my soul when I am assisting them”

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

“Eager in treating my patients in the best way possible, listening with understanding, I am comprehensive, I can work in groups , and as a individual, I can work under pressure, I pay attention to detail and I go above and beyond for the clients I assist.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I'm good at singing and story telling because music comforts many souls”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Honesty, integrity, accountability and respect”

Unathi

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 16 October 1994

City: Walmer, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“Growing up I had no one taking care of me, I had to take care of myself in most cases and I vowed that I don't want anyone ,especially those who are in need of being taken care off to go through the pain of not having anyone to help you when you are in need of help.”

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

“ The first day I started my practical's was a mind blowing experience and became the best day of my working experience because I was one step away of doing my dream job.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Their sound advice, wisdom and knowledge. They are a great joy to be around.’’

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

“Eager in treating my patients in the best way possible, listening with understanding, I am comprehensive, I can work in groups , and as a individual, I can work under pressure, I pay attention to detail and I go above and beyond for the clients I assist.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I am punctual and I would love to become a registered nurse”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Honesty, integrity, accountability and respect”

Zanele

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 3rd July 1997

City: Bethal, Mpumalanga

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I'm a highly empathetic and a caring individual, I am patient and passionate about what I do, I give my all in assisting my clients.”

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

“The best day was with the last patient I assisted she told me she preferred being taken care of by me because I knew what she needs at the exact time she needed it, and that made me feel so good about myself and what I do, because I knew I was doing a great job in the care I was providing to her.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“Seniors are very valuable and important, full of wisdom and knowledge, you get to learn a lot from them and grow well in that manner.’’

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

“I have worked with patients that has Dementia, Alzheimer's, bed ridden, diabetic as well as palliative and disability care”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I'm a person that puts everyone else’s needs before mine, I am able to work under pressure, I love planning my days setting out a daily routine and I'm a very motivated person.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Honesty, reliable, punctual and proactive”

Lawrentia

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 31st October 1994

City: Arcardia, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I am very passionate about what I do , I fell in love with care giving because of the light up expression on the elderly people’s face each time I walk into a room and see that what I am doing is really helping them and that makes me want to do even more and become more skilled at what I do.”

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

“The day that I had to help a patient that was really in a depressive state and just the mere fact that I could get the chance to help her was truly remarkable never new I could be a person that someone really needed so badly, and that made my day really special.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“The expression on their faces when they see you and their day just lights up. It is their way of speaking to you as if you are a relative or one of their children and that makes me excited about working with seniors’’

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

“Since I've worked with a lot seniors and being a caregiver If feel skilled in most areas, I really feel the most comfortable with taking care of others. I feel good and enthusiastic about care giving for me all skill areas is a challenge for me and I love challenging myself to do better.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“The most interesting thing about is that I'm a very passionate person dedicated and trust worthy and I set and pace myself straight to reaching goals and goals that others have set for me in my line of work and also personally.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Trustworthy, Integrity and punctual”

Bawinile

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 05 Jan 1973

City: New Brighton, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Reading and adventures

What makes you a good caregiver?
“I have a passion to help others and give those I assist the best care possible, I am punctual, observant, and caring.”

What skills area do you feel most qualified to provide care?
I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Physical disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Pressure care, Catheter care and Peg feeding

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

“My best day at work is every day especially when leaving my shift knowing that the clients I assisted for the day are comfortable and happy.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I love that I can gain more experience day by day and that I can learn so much from them.’’

What personal values are most important to you?
“Trust, Integrity and Communication”

Jane M

Date Of Birth: 04 April 1998

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Traveling

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm patient and I work well with or without supervision. My main priority is to help people who can't manage to take care of themselves.”

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

“My best skills are assisting patients in frail care and disability care, I also have experience in catheter care, pressure care, wound care, PEG insertion and feeding”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It gives me the opportunity to learn from them, listening to what they experienced during their younger days, and the advice they give always means a lot.’’

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

“I enjoy meeting new people and making memories everywhere I go’’

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Tendai M

Date Of Birth: 09 April 1986

City: Randburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am compassionate, a good listener, a team player, I am a hard worker, I work comfortably under pressure, I am slow to anger and try by all means to be very understanding.”

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

“The day I saved one of our residence lives, he collapsed of cardiac arrest , and I performed CPR until a professional paramedic came through to assist, I will never forget that day”

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

“I am very good in most areas because in the hospital I worked in ,we rotate all around we not stationed in one designated place and offered a great length of in-service trainings.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy listening to their different life experiences and challenges I do learn a lot through it. It is satisfying knowing that I am making a difference in their lives and helping them maintain a healthy lifestyle”

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

“I would love to further my career”

Sinazo M

Date Of Birth: 03 October 1993

City: Milnerton, Cape Town

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“I’m a patient, positive, and ambitious caregiver and childminder with a genuine passion for caring for others. I treat people with compassion, empathy and respect, and I have a natural desire to support those in need. I also have experience assisting at a children’s home, which strengthened my ability to care for children with calmness, responsibility, and kindness.”

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

“One of my best days was when I successfully completed an ECG correctly on my first attempt after training. I felt proud of myself and grateful to the nurse who trained me.”

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

“I feel confident in a wide range of caregiving and childminding skills due to my experience working in environments where I rotated across different areas and supported individuals with varying needs. This has made me adaptable and attentive. Assisting at a children’s home strengthened my ability to support children with patience and empathy.”

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

“I enjoy working with seniors because they have so much wisdom to share, and I love being able to offer them dignity, comfort, and companionship -especially those who may feel lonely. Working with children is equally rewarding because I enjoy supporting their growth, routines, and wellbeing in a safe and caring environment.”

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

“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day.”

Lusanele

Date Of Birth: 16 Nov 1993

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I believe that I am well skilled and have what it takes to be a good Caregiver to my clients”

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

“I assisted an elderly couple the wife couldn't see and walk and the husband asked me to assist her and also clean up the room for them I then fulfilled the duties. The following day I arrived at work I got a gift from the couple, along with a bible, they then asked the Matron If could permanently assist them, I was rewarded by my managers as well because the couple was considered the difficult couple but because I was patient and understanding we ended getting along very well.”

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?

“I enjoy working with the Elderly they are the most amazing people I know, I have great respect for them. I also have a passion for working with children”

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

'“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day”

Nyaradzo

Date Of Birth: 21 January 1988

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family Time

What makes you a good caregiver?

“It is with pride that I provide care for my clients, as I am a patient and reliable individual. In contrast, I am honest, attentive, and extremely mindful of my clients' needs..”

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

“I was looking after a lovely lady, whom I loved dearly. I enjoyed dressing her up, taking her out for lunch and engaging in conversation with her. Seeing her laughing and smiling and no longer in pain and tears brought so much joy to my heart”

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 Nanny Care ,Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Playing board games with the elderly, building puzzles, and creating projects of their interest to stimulate their minds. Building relationships with the kids I look after.”

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

'“I absolutely love kids and spending time with my family .”

Carine

Date Of Birth: 13 April 1979

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate and dedicated in ensuring that the clients I assist are catered for on a daily basis. I ensure that I am able to understand and communicate easily’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“I listen and feel towards the person's needs and try my utmost to understand what is required of me’’

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards clients and I have experience in working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me. It brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly. I am able to adapt to challenging situations and use my own initiative.’’’

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

“I have a great sense of humor”

Selelo

Date Of Birth: 15 September 1988

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Family time

Get to know more about me: Selelo

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘A good caregiver must be reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner; be punctual and most importantly be considerate towards patients’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“I believe every day is a chance to learn and develop your skills as a caregiver. I assist patients as if I was taking care of my grandmother or mother which makes it exciting for me every time’’

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards patients and I have experience working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“As a caregiver I treat my patients as if they were my family members which gives me the chance to get to know them and be considerate towards them’’

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

“I have a great sense of humor”