Sr Francina

My name is Mokgohloe Francina Lekgau,

I'm a registered nurse with three decades of experience in professional and forensic nursing. I have studied and qualified in professional nursing and midwifery, forensic nursing, and also qualified to work with the elderly.

I am a great communicator, organized, empathetic & patient by nature, able to self-manage & work autonomously as well as in a team.

Over the years, I worked in different units of general hospitals; meaning medical, surgical, OPD, pediatrics, and in the forensic nursing unit. I also work with elderly patients.

Sr Sheila

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 Shirley

I have completed my three years in General Nursing Training in Durban, one year of Midwifery and one year of Adult and Child Psychiatry in Cape Town - where I occupied a senior position on commencement of my training.

I have also completed my BCur in Nursing Education and Community Health at Unisa

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 Karin

After studying for 4.5 years for my B Cur degree, I qualified as a Professional Nurse in 1976. It was in the Cardio Thoracic ICU that I found my niche in nursing and received a diploma in ICU nursing. I decided to broaden my experience by working for COHSASA, a South African organization that accredits hospitals.

I completed a 6-year stint at St Lukes Hospice as the Education Coordinator. In Hospital I worked for 7 years as the Night Duty Supervisor and thereafter I was transferred to the Education Department where I was the facilitator of mostly 1st-year students.

My favorite area of nursing is palliative care, in which I completed a certificate course. In my view, accompanying the patient on their final road before death is a special privilege.

Currently, I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Gauteng 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 Gauteng.

Sr Margie

I am a Registered Nurse. I did my General Nursing training at Groote Schuur Hospital. I have a very special place in my heart for people with disabilities and those facing life limiting illnesses.

I have 2 sons living in the UK as well as 2 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, sewing baking, gardening, watching the sea with all its different faces and meeting friends for Coffee as often as possible.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with my Colleagues. One of my life philosophies is that we have all been blessed with different talents and need to share them with each other as nobody knows what’s waiting around the corner for them. We can make a difference to each other’s lives.

Sr Lesley

SR LESLEY

I trained as a Staff Nurse at Somerset Hospital and went on to qualify as a Professional Nurse at Addington Hospital in Durban, finishing at Victoria Hospital. I worked for a busy GP practices and Specialist Gynaecologists before working as a medical waste representative for Waste Tech for 8 years.

I am a registered assessor and facilitator with Local Government SETA and Health & Welfare SETA and have trained students in Environmental Practice learnerships and Ancillary Health Care Learnerships. I am also A Basic Life Support Instructor with American Heart Association.

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 Elsie

I did my training at Ann Latsky College and my practical at the old Kempton Park Hospital. When I got married, I went to work at doctor's rooms.

The nursing blood was too strong and I went back to the hospital, where I also did my Theatre nurse training. I worked there until the hospital closed in 1997.

I went to a private hospital, and left there to start the new millennium as a private nurse practitioner, I did wound care, frail care, oxygen therapy, and also ran a baby clinic and primary healthcare at a Pharmacy.

In 2017 I became a stay at home granny for my 2 grandsons. I currently assist as a Home Nurse Assessor for CareChamp and enjoy to still have contact with patients.

Sr Helen

I am a Registered Nurse & Midwife with over 15 years of experience in environments ranging from hospitals to clinics, doctors rooms & home-based care, with a wide scope of practice in evidence-based nursing care as well as the holistic health management.

I am a great communicator, organised, empathetic & patient by nature, able to self-managed & work autonomously as well as in a team.

I do Baby Massage classes, needlework, I also do volunteer work at one of our local Creche's, Sizamele Creche in Imizamo Yethu with basics like child care, hygiene, baby massage and first aid.

In my free time I like reading a lot and walking. Family time is very precious to me, and I enjoy being with my 3 kids when I can.

Sr Crystal

In 2006 I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwifery at the Western Cape College of Nursing.
I started working as a Registered Nurse in 2007 at Tygerberg Hospital and in 2008 I moved to Eastern Cape to gain valuable experience in various disciplines of Nursing Care.

Currently I am also the physical assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. I do all the home visits and also assist in finding the best suitable caregiver for our clients in Port Elizabeth.

Sr Desiree

I graduated in 2005 as a Registered Nurse .I have started my working career at Tygerberg Hospital in 2006. I first started in the obstetric and gynae theater for about 3 months thereafter moved to the labour ward.

Tygerberg Hospital is a tertiary hospital and I have been exposed to different entities such as maternal ICU, High risk labour , antenatal and post natal ward.

I am very passionate about teaching and have been a presenter at Stellenbosch University as well as a clinical facilitator from Aug 2011 to 2013 to assist the advance and Basic midwifery students.

Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. This comprises of home care assessments and care plan creation as well as required nursing procedures, also ensuring to identify the best suitable caregiver(s) for our clients.

Sr Elizabeth

In 2012 I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwifery at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.

Currently I am also the physical assessor for CareChamp in the Johannesburg region. I do all the home visits and also assist in finding the best suitable caregiver for our clients in Johannesburg.

Sr Thandiwe

In 2018 I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwifery at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.
I started working as a Registered Nurse in 2019 at Eshowe District in the Medical Ward.

Currently I am also the physical assessor for CareChamp in the Durban region. I do all the home visits and also assist in finding the best suitable caregiver for our clients in Durban.

Sr Cathy

I am a Registered Nurse and i’m also qualified as Psychiatric Nurse and a Midwife.

My nursing career started straight after school and I also worked for 12 years in England, where I gained a lot of experience and knowledge. Missed the sunshine so came back home to South Africa.

In my spare time I do Reflexology. I love walking my dog and enjoy seeing him swim in the river. I Look after my cat, who just loves eating.

I enjoy people and find that I have an empathetic nature towards caring for people and mother earth.

Sr Nomzamo

I am a Registered Nurse. I did my General Nursing studies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology from January 2013 to December 2017.

I did practical work in Tygerberg Hospital, Stikland Hospital, Lentegeur Hospital, Valkenberg Hospital and Mitchell's Plain Mou.

After I finished with the studies I worked for a nursing agency for 4 months in Tygerberg Hospital, Maternity Ward. I got a temporary post in Vredenburg Hospital and after the contract ended I relocated to Durban.

I currently assist as a Home Nurse Assessor for CareChamp.

In my free time, I enjoy going out for short walks and reading.

Sr Phathiswa

I am a Registered Nurse. I trained at Healthnicon Nursing College and qualified as a General Nurse in 2013.

I have worked in Medical, Surgical and Emergency Wards in Constantiaberg Mediclinic, Panorama Mediclinic, Melomed Gatesville, Melomed Tokai & Christian Barnard Private Hospital.

I am experienced in nursing surgical, medical and trauma cases, assisting Dr's in taking blood and promoting health education.

In my spare time I like reading, baking and sometimes going on short walks with my dogs.

Sr Maria

I am a Registered Nurse and did my training at the Western Cape College of Nursing where I obtained my Diploma in General Nursing in 2014.

Nursing in all forms are part of the passion I have for this calling; however, few parts stand out clearly. I have developed a passion specifically for Midwifery, Trauma and ICU and Frail care/Geriatrics. These areas I consider myself to thrive in the most.

I did my Mandatory Community Service at Williston Community Health Clinic, then worked at Spescare in Paarl and MediClinic Worcester.

I am an ambivert and can easily get along with any type of personality.

I am a mother of two lovely children, a boy and a girl. In my free time I like taking them out on walks, doing extra curriculum activities. I love music as well as reading, I also attend fit-camp 3 times a week.

Sr Eunice

I am a Registered Nurse. I did my General Nursing studies at Robin Trust Nursing College and qualified in 2018.

I worked at Christian Barnard Private Hospital for ± 10 years then went on to work at Karl Bremer Hospital.

I worked with critical patients in ICU and Surgical Wards and I was a leader to my junior nurses and did rounds with Dr’s as a shift leader.

I see myself as an entertainer and I enjoy being around people. I love reading and going to the gym.

Sr Sharon

I am a Registered Nurse. I did my General Nursing training at Germiston Hospital, Pretoria Technikon and Cape Technikon. I qualified in General nursing and midwifery (1975), NHD in Community Health (1997) and BTech Nursing (Palliative Nursing Care) (2004).

I retired in June 2018 and since then I have been doing palliative care in private patients homes.

In my free time, I like cycling, walking, gardening and reading. I love the outdoors and have completed 21 Argus cycling tours. I am not competitive but mainly enjoy the scenery when cycling.

I currently assist as a Home Nurse Assessor for CareChamp.

Sr Kagisho

I am a Registered nurse, I studied BCur nursing science at the University of Pretoria. I graduated in 2017.

I started working as a Qualified registered nurse at Tshwane Hospital in 2018 till present. I am an extremely organized, calm, and patient professional with excellent healthcare skills.

In my spare time, I like meditating and reading the word of God. Sometimes I go out for luncheons with my sisters and friends. I have a valid driving license.

Sr Diana

I’ve completed my 4 year Nursing Diploma in Bloemfontein in 1995. 

2001 I’ve done my Post basic Education in Nursing, 2007 Nursing Management and in 2017 I’ve graduated with my Masters degree in Nursing Science.

At the moment I assist with lecturing of NIDO students in the Eastern Cape and present their CPR classes.

Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in Eastern Cape. 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 Eastern Cape.