Shareeka

Date Of Birth: 29 March 1992

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Listening to music , swimming, cooking and trying new recipes, doing outside activities like playing sporty games with the kids.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ What makes me a good caregiver is that i always put others needs and well being first. I’m honest, trustworthy and always willing to go the extra mile.”

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

“.i am comfortable working with Alzheimers patients, stroke, disabled, palliative care, child care. From my experience I’m willing to do all areas of care that is needed.’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy to be able to make a difference in their everyday lives when they are unable to and to put a smile on there face is what warms my heart.”

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

“The most interesting thing about me is that I love singing. Its my second nature. I believe music calms the soul. .’’

What personal values are most important to you?

“Respecting yourself. Being honest at all cost and excepting yourself for who you truly are.”

Sr Paschaline

“Having studied at the University of KwaZulu Natal, I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing.”

“At the South African Nursing University, I hold a postgraduate degree in occupational health. “

“Over a period of five years, I worked at Netcare Hospital and for two years at Life Occupational Health, both in Johannesburg.”

“During my five-year stay in the USA, I worked as a registered nurse.”

“Due to my passion and drive for nursing, I returned to South Africa in order to continue my career and make a difference within my homeland.”

Erika

Date of Birth: 22 October 1965

City: Constantia, Cape Town

Languages: English &Afrikaans&German

Hobbies: I love knitting and baking

What makes you a good companion?

“I have patience to assist client with shopping. I’m a careful driver and am very punctual. I enjoy them telling me about their past and their families.”

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

“To be honest I’ve enjoyed most of my days at work as it involved chatting to people. Helping to lift their spirits when they feel down and offering comfort. I’m good at being positive in any situation. ”

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

“I am patient and kind and understanding of peoples needs. I try to let them feel like I’m just a daughter who’s here to help. ”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I feel that seniors have led a full life and they have a lot of life lessons to share. I find it comforting to assist them as they are very grateful to have someone to listen to them.”

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

“⁠I am part of a walking club. Over the past few years I have climbed Kilimanjaro, the Inca trail, mountain Elbrus, gone to Antarctica. Done the otter trail and whale trail and run half marathons. I opened a home industry during lockdown to allow the locals to sell their home produce from my shop so they could try to put food on the table.”

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.’’

Thembakazi

Date Of Birth: March 21, 1988

City: Kwa Zakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“ I think patience and compassion are essential. This job requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations , and a good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Mostly it needs endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks. I have all that and more.. ..’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
” I am more experienced in medication monitoring , dementia care , frail care , dementia care, post-operative care and disability care.’’

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

“Working with older adults will grow your compassion and empathy as you assist them with their new challenges and struggles . You will likely become a more patient person who feels stronger sense of gratitude for your health and the health of your loved ones. Helping seniors is also an emotionally fulfilling occupation..’’.

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

” I was introduced to a patient that had stroke so she couldn't do anything, I changed her diet plan ,she started looking healthy and recovering she would wake me up every morning excited on doing exercises improving her life and well being. That made me realise I'm not just doing this because of employment I was born to look after seniors. ”

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”

Stephina

Date Of Birth: 27 September 1976

City: Soshanguve, Pretoria

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking, reading and exercising

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I enjoy taking care of patients at all times because I believe that every patient needs good care. I'm very passionate about my job, forever smiling and very patient.”

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, Disability, Dementia and Stoma care, as well as PEG feeding and nanny care amongst others, and further requirements from my years of experience working in frail care facilities and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Communicating with seniors each time and hearing their stories which always put a smile on their face, and getting to share a laugh together.”

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

“Since I love taking care of people, I sometimes go to charity homes and spend time helping them.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Passionate, committed and hardworking”

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