Certified First Aider
Khungiswa
Gcobisa
Thembeka
Tiny S
Caregiver
Date Of Birth: Nov 24, 1991
City: Bothasig, Cape Town
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans
Hobbies: Playing Netball
Personality Type: Listener: soft-hearted, patient, and quiet
What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?
“Taking care of others requires compassion and patience. Aside from those two qualities, I am also capable of handling challenging situations well. Communication with my patients, children included, is essential, as everyone's needs are different and I'm confident in what I'm capable of.”
Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“My best days at work were at Netcare N1, where I saw the positive impact I had on those who needed help.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“Having the opportunity to work with them every day will allow you to learn a lot about a wide range of topics, and you will establish long-term friendships with many of them as you get to understand who they are. My exposure to working children excites me as we get to watch them grow, which is truly rewarding.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a Caregiver and childminder?
“I have gained experience in Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, Palliative Care, PEG Feeding, and CPR Training.”
What is something special/unique about you that not many people might know or that might surprise them?
“Though my personality is quite different from that of an introvert, it is easy for people to mistake me for one. Be it professionally or personally, I always strive to better myself.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Being humbled and trustworthy”
Ruwayda
Busisiwe N
Nontobeko
Zintle
Bongiwe M
Andisiwe M
Celine
Fazloen
Yonela A
Natasha
Date Of Birth: May 29, 1987
City: Macassar Village, Cape Town
Languages: English & Afrikaans
Hobbies: Music, dancing & family time
Tell us more about yourself and why you have decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Development:
"I am a mother to one awesome son. Working with kids is something I enjoy doing. It all began when I was a young adolescent and used to look after my younger siblings. Simple things in life bring joy to small children. There is continuous personal growth in yourself while working with young children. It's a really fulfilling job, especially when you can see how you actually impact children's lives for the better.“
What is - from your point of view - the typical role and responsibilities of a childcare provider in an early childhood development field?
”A childcare provider must have patience, offer love, acceptance, appreciation, encouragement and guidance, while also supervising children to ensure their safety at all times.”
What makes you excited to work with children?
”To become familiar with each child's unique personality. Each child is different, having their own mannerisms and emotions and to be able to promote confidence and independence in each unique child is a feeling no one can describe.”
What is your main field of study?
“CareChamp College Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF4) - Graduation: 2024.”
Akhona
Respect
Date Of Birth: 27 January 1995
City: Berea, Johannesburg
Languages: English, Zulu
Hobbies: Cooking, singing
Reviews received from clients
What makes you a good caregiver?
"I am a respectful individual dedicated to serving my clients with care and attention to their needs and personal space. I am passionate and compassionate about my work, striving to understand my clients' preferences and ensuring their comfort while assisting them.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am comfortable working with clients with various medical conditions, such as general Frail care, Post-Operative care, Disability care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Stoma Care, and Wound Care Monitoring to highlight a few.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy knowing that the comfort and care I provide makes a positive impact in the lives of those I care for.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I am actively part of a netball team and I love gardening.”
What personal values are most important to you?
“Family ,respect ,honesty. Having a loving family to turn to can help bring stability, joy and comfort.”
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Chidimma
Date Of Birth: 31 March 1983
City: Maitland, Cape Town
Languages: English
Hobbies: Reading, writing and cooking
What makes you a good caregiver?
“ I am compassionate, kind, sensitive, respectful, flexible, empathetic, patient, attentive, reliable and I have good communication skills with my patients and team.”
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am comfortable and experienced assisting clients with various medical conditions, such as general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Post-Operative care, Palliative Care, Disability Care and Wound Care Monitoring to name a few.”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors?
“ I love working with seniors because assisting them in their day to day lives make me happy. The challenges that comes with their daily struggles have really shaped my mindset in being more positive about life.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we don’t know from your resume?
“I love to read novels about temperaments, research about new things, clean the church, and teach little children.’’
What personal values are most important to you?
“Independent, adaptable, integrity, compassion, respectful, honest, courageous and loyal.”
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.
Reviews received from clients
What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?
“ 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. As a child minder, I excel in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive in.’’
In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I am comfortable working with Alzheimer’s patients, stroke, disabled, palliative care and child care. As a child minder, I feel most qualified in several key skill areas: such as safety :safety and well-being of the children under my care are my top priorities. I maintain a safe environment by implementing safety protocols, supervising activities closely, and proactively addressing any potential hazards”
What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?
“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 their face.
As a childminder, I find joy in engaging with children and experiencing their sense of wonder as they discover new things.”
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 accepting yourself for who you truly are.”
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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.”