Britney

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 02 April 2000

City: Newlands West, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

 

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?
I strive through my career with the passion I have when I help those who can no longer do certain things for themselves. As I have compassion and understanding, with years of experience caring for children/infants, and the elderly.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
I grew up with my grandma, from year to year I got to experience the old tales, stories and advise provided. The frail are extremely wise”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
I love to cook, read books and I can speak Isizulu not fluently but the basics.”

What personal values are most important to you?
Being honest, family and responsibility.

Leonie

Date of Birth: 2 March 1970

City: Castleview, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Singing and Playing the Piano

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?
”Being compassionate, unselfish, and giving makes me a worthy companion. I am a caring person who can easily connect with anyone. With practical decision-making skills, I'm well-presented, punctual, and reliable”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
In my daily life, I always strive to embody these values.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified as a companion?
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Decision making Driving Catering/cooking
Supporting- emotional & physical”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
Growing up I loved old people. As the grandchild who spent the most time with the grandparents, I still enjoy their stories and wisdom.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
I am quite creative with crafting skills, mosaic, decoupage”

Fun Fact?
I love singing and playing the piano”

Ilse

Date Of Birth: 19 September 1959

Location: Lorraine, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading; Spending time in nature and time with family; Photography; Travelling


”I graduated with a BCur in Nursing Science from Nelson Mandela University. While I've been away from active nursing practice for a few years, my journey has led me into counseling and diverse ventures, including founding a Nonprofit organization aimed at offering skills training to those in need.

In my role as a representative for CareChamp in Gqeberha, I not only provide companionship but also utilize my skills and expertise to foster connections with existing and potential partners. Drawing from my varied experiences and medical background, I bring a distinctive perspective to the forefront.

My comprehensive understanding of CareChamp's services enables me to offer informed guidance and support, cultivating trust and reliability. I am dedicated to surpassing expectations, and consistently working towards creating positive and meaningful experiences for our clients. Through these efforts, I embody CareChamp's core values of compassion, reliability, and professionalism, reflecting our collective commitment to excellence in care services.”

Veransha

Date of Birth: 3 November 1987

City: Randburg, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Afrikaans & Xhosa

Hobbies: Volunteering and Charity

What makes you a good caregiver?

In addition to having a great deal of patience, compassion, and attention, I enjoy interacting with people one-on-one.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
In the high care/Covid-19 ward where I worked alongside a senior nurse, we had four patients assigned to us, one whose stats dropped so low that everyone worried she wouldn't survive the night, so I encouraged her to get through the night and to defeat her illness, and she recovered and was discharged two days later thanking me for my encouragement.”

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

Due to my experience, I enjoy taking care of my client's personal hygiene as I'm quite hygienic. There is no better way to start the day than to be fresh and clean.

In addition, I am very attentive when it comes to pressure care and mobility assistance”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Our elders have so much wisdom to share and teach us, we can learn so much from them.

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

“I enjoy challenges and always take on projects that expand my horizons. I enjoy volunteer work. It enables me to give back to the community, and it allows me to gain a better perspective on life's important issues.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Being compassionate and optimistic”

Sr Melody

Date Of Birth: 17 March 1974

City: Durbanville

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading

I am a qualified general nurse, midwife, community health nurse, operating room nurse, and have a 4-year business management diploma.

No matter the diagnosis, I am committed to improving the quality of life and helping patients live with dignity. As a nursing professional, I am passionate about operating rooms, dementia care, and overall quality of life.

My experience with dementia care, working with the aged, and in theatre has also led me to specialize in palliative care, ensuring that these patients have a high quality of life.

I am currently assisting CareChamp as a physical nurse assessor in the Cape Town area. This includes creating care plans and assessing home care needs. Furthermore, I ensure that we identify the most appropriate caregiver(s) in Cape Town for our clients.

Sallie

Date Of Birth: 1 November 1952

City: Van Der Merwe Street, Gauteng

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Spending time with Friendss

What makes you a good companion?
”Since I enjoy engaging with people in a fun-loving way and uplifting others, I know I’d make an exceptional companion.”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
”My brother-in-law suffers from dementia. Whenever I visit him, I make sure to call his son in Hong Kong so that they can talk. Furthermore, I develop and laminate photos of his grandchildren for him and talk to him about them so he can be stimulated regarding memory loss etc. This demonstrates mindfulness and a caring attitude which I have naturally..”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
”Often seniors want to talk about happy memories, but they also like to talk about sad times too. I have a lot of empathy for seniors and enjoy interacting with them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
”My mom was a matron at a hospital and I almost took up nursing as a career. Fortunately, I was able to work in my school and university holidays as a nurse aid. I do this for six years and loved it. During that time I spent most of my time with the elderly patients.”
Fun Fact?
’’I have a master’s degree in music. I have a huge sense of humor and love embracing it with others.’’

What personal values are most important to you?

“Personal qualities that are close to heart are RESPECT and HUMILITY.”

Zandile Grace

Date Of Birth: 29 October 1981

City: Ntuzuma, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Care for the elderly and frail is something I take pride in. After building a relationship and trust, I consider them more than just clients, but more like family in the long run. However, I still maintain my professionalism when caring for them..”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions and requirements from my years of working in care facilities for the elderly and hospitals. However, I'm most comfortable in Eldercare as well as Specialized Care that covers Post-Operative, Disability Care, Stroke Care, PEG Feeding, basic vital checks and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“You always learning with the elderly, and also getting to see a change made in their life.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Family and Compassion”

Natalie

Date Of Birth: 02 September 1976

City: Alberton, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Natalie

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“I’m mindful and sensible with dealing with the elderly.

Been a carer to my 80-year-old mum for the past decade, and it has really given me a different insight”

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

“My main attribution is my capability of being flexible and adaptable to people’s needs and this was shown during the onset of the pandemic”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

Having the privilege to get to know them, listen to their life stories, and genuinely make a difference in their life.

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

Am generally a “hermit” or homebody. But also I’m an avid nature and animal lover – so both an indoor and outdoor type person. Suited to all types of homelife.”

What personal values are most important to you?

Integrity and honesty

Phummy

Date Of Birth: 02 June 1978

City: Woodlands, Durban

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Phummy

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“Passionate about care giving, caring for those in need is my first love.

Attentive, always alert around those in need and I am very observant when caring for frail and the sick.”

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

“When assisting in hospitals, you always have to display these values without fail as there is very little room to slack”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

The love they have for life without a care in the world.

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

During school holidays I often volunteered at old age homes to help the elderly. I even founded an NGO called Young at Heart that arranged for young women to adopt grandparents..”

What personal values are most important to you?

Compassion and Empathy

Tatenda

Get to know me: Tatenda

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“As a caregiver my work involves my patients independence and welfare. I ensure that their voice is heard during the illness.”

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

“During my practicals at Nazareth Nursing Home, I learned about accountability, behavior and decisions I make towards a patient. Which is part of Nido's values and ethics.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

Working with seniors gives me valuable lesson into the ageing process and  gives me an  opportunity to think about what matters most in life.

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

l love learning different languages hence this passion has lead me to  travel locally and within Africa.”

What personal values are most important to you?

Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion

Minerva

Get to know me: Minerva

What makes you a good caregiver?

“It is with pride that I provide care for my clients, I am confident in my abilities to care for all ages, as I'm proactive, capable and attentive.”

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

I’ve worked in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where you are challenged mentally, emotionally, and physically as you always need to be attentive and alert. This showed me how capable I am.

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

“Throughout my years of experience, I have been able to treat patients with various health factors but I'm most comfortable in assisting frail, dementia, and stroke patients.

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

I enjoy conversing and learning from the elderly as they are full of wisdom gleaned from their life experiences.”

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

I'm a great cook, but I've also worked with TB and HIV patients as well as terminally ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit.”

What personal values are most important to you?

I am extremely big on respect and kindness in all forms and regardless of age, race, religion, etc. These are values that can make a difference in our world

Thembelihle

My friends call me Thembie.

I stay in JHB and was born in 1995.

I speak the following languages: English & IsiXhosa.

I see myself as a quiet, yet patient, loving, caring, and understanding person.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021. 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 reading and spending time with family and friends.

Mmakgotso

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REVIEWS RECIEVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

I'm fully confident in my skills and experience in the care industry. My passion drives me to give my clients the best care possible. Challenges don't scare me; they make my work exciting and help me grow.”

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

“ In December 2023, I cared for a post-operative patient, managing her medication, meal & snack preparation, and setting up her video calls with her son overseas. This experience showcased my capabilities, honesty, attentiveness, and innovative approach. We also visited the library and did passive exercising thrice a week, she was very resistant but with patience and motivation she managed to regain her mobility strength.

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

“ Over the years working in frail care facilities, private hospitals, and private clients, I have gained the necessary experience in assisting with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-Operative Care, Physical Disability Care, Assessing Basic Vital Signs, Basic Catheter Care, Stoma Care, PEG insertion and feeding, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Pressure Care, Wound Care Monitoring, Transferring assistance, and Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I appreciate their straightforward nature. Being at the receiving end of their wisdom is so wonderful and I enjoy hearing their stories.”

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

“I am currently in my final year at Unisa, pursuing a B.Ed, and I occasionally tutor children in my neighborhood on reading skills.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“ Motivation pushes me to be the best caregiver and person I can be, blending determination, courage, and empathy, all while knowing I'm making a difference.”

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

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I currently stay in Port Elizabeth and was born in 1980.

I speak the following languages: English and Afrikaans

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time watching movies and being with family.

Monique

I was born in 1977 and currently live in Somerset West, South Africa.

I am a person who is service-minded, can communicate extremely well on all levels. I see myself as someone who is friendly, compassionate, and empathetic, I engage in meaningful work, and aiding the frail and elderly is what makes me happiest.

After 5 years of caring for a family member who suffered a stroke and has Dementia, I was inspired to complete an accredited Home-Based Care course together with First Aid Level 1 and Dementia Care certificate courses. I further plan to train in First Aid Level 2 and 3 courses as well as Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and Palliative Care.

I have previously studied Food Science and Nutrition and my employment history includes work in the Food Industry, Education, and Au Pairing in South Africa (SA), the USA, the UK, and China.

Throughout my career I have always placed a high value on customer care. I now look forward to furthering my career and future studies in patient care.

Jessica

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I stay in Uitenhage and was born in 1992.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiZulu

I see myself as a dedicated and hardworking person who is kind-hearted

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. I have experience in Dementia care, Care for children with disabilities, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Wound Care, and Palliative Care.

I spend my free time watching movies and being with family.

Nonthethelo

I stay in Durban and was born in 1982.

I fluently speak, read and write English and IsiZulu.

I see myself as a good listener with a warm heart, caring and most reliable.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2018. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have experience with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feed

In my free time, I like to read books as well as praying to a Living God together with my girls.

Esethu

Date Of Birth: 01 December 1989

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Reading books. Listening to music

Personality Type: Listener: soft-hearted, patient, and quiet

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1989.

I fluently speak, read and write English and IsiXhosa.

I see myself as a kind, empathetic person who is a hard worker and reliable.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021 and have been with CareChamp since. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have gained most of my experience assisting with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feeding.

I plan on studying in the future within the medical field.

Masego

I stay in Johannesburg and was born in 2000.

I fluently speak the following languages English and Setswana.

I see myself as a kind and passionate person who is a good listener and very patient.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021. The one-year course entailed theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home. I have experience with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Palliative Care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Peg Feed

In my free time, I love relaxing and watching TV

Yolanda

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Date Of Birth: 07 April 1995

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Languages: English, IsiXhosa

Hobbies: Cooking, baking, cleaning

What makes you a good caregiver?

"I believe what makes me a good caregiver is my honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness. I genuinely care about the well-being of others, and I always strive to provide the best care by being attentive and compassionate.”

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

“I’m experienced in caring for clients with various conditions, including Dementia Care, Frail Care, Disability care, Palliative Care and Wound Care monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I am excited about working with seniors because I find their life experiences and wisdom truly inspiring. I enjoy building meaningful connections with them, offering them the support they need, and sharing moments of joy and laughter.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Honesty, reliability, and trust are the values that are most important to me. I believe in building trust with those I care for by always being truthful, dependable, and consistent in my actions.”

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