Phelisa

Date Of Birth: 17 December 1982

City: Motherwell, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Xhosa, Zulu & English

Hobbies: Playing around with my kids

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I strive to do my job to the best of my ability and it is a great honor to help people in need.

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Physical disability care, Catheter care, Pressure care, Assessing basic vital signs, Dementia care and taking care of kids with physical disabilities.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy watching there expressions when they reminisce on their youth days and listening to the stories they have to tell. It also brings me great joy to provide them with the type of care they need.”

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

“I love laughing and reading.”

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Carla

Date Of Birth: 14 February 1988

City: Humansdorp, Eastern Cape

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Planting

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Being open-minded as I can understand and adapt to the needs of different patients.”

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

“From dementia care to palliative care, as well as physical and mental disabilities, I have extensive experience in both private care and hospitals.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I always try to get to know and assess my client on a personal level. Working with seniors is an honor, helping them with their daily needs and wants brings me great joy”

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

“I love communication as it breaks down barriers, and it makes people feel comfortable.”

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Sibongile F

Date Of Birth: 02 February 1985

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: reading and listening to music

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am hardworking and reliable, as caregiving is my passion I have dedicated my life to helping those in need.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“With the experience I have gained over the years, I feel most qualified to provide pressure care, PEG tube feeding, Catheter care, Wound care, Dementia care, Mental and Physical disability care. “

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It's fun and rewarding, working with seniors gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and of what's to come.”

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

“ I have a good amount of physical strength and stamina to make it through the day's duties.”

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Nomwazi Brenda

Date Of Birth: 09 August 1975

City: Zwide, Port elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Knowing that the clients I assist depend, on me makes me strive to do my job to the best of my ability. I love caring for people and I can adapt to any situation or personality.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I have about# 15 years of experience in caregiving, therefore I am comfortable working in any aspect of caregiving that is required of me, such as peg feeding, frail care, palliative care, dementia care, postoperative care, and disability care.

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Most seniors have lived full and fascinating lives. Not only do you learn from their experiences while you are with them, but you can also learn from their knowledge and stories.”

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

“My favorite thing to do in my spare time is singing.”

Claudia

Date Of Birth: 01 January 1987

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Being a caregiver has always been my passion, I'm a good listener and motivator and I enjoy being where I’m needed.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I have gained most of my experience working in hospitals, therefore I am able to administer any type of care required such as dementia care, physical disability care, mental disability care, care for children with disabilities, palliative care, catheter care, PEG insertion, and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Seniors are the best storytellers and they always appreciate my time and what I do for them.”

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

“I love singing and dancing.”

Ghayroeneesa

Date Of Birth: 16 February 1967

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Baking and Gardening

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Caregiving is not only my job but my passion. I always make sure my patients are comfortable and I'm able to work with any age from children to seniors.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified to provide care for seniors and I have experience in providing the following care: 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.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“ The appreciation that I get from my senior clients, motivates me to do my job to the best of my ability.”

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

“I love playing softball and running road races.”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Nomakhaya

Date Of Birth: 08 August 1994

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Nomakhaya

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner; I am punctual and most importantly I am considerate towards every client’’

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 clients as if I was taking care of my grandparents or parents 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 clients and I have experience in working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“As a caregiver I treat my clients 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?

“That I'm a hard working person”

Annelize

Date Of Birth: 18th April 1995

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Annelize Bongiwe

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘Giving client’s the love and care they deserve. I am humble, respectful, willing to learn, a good listener and I have empathy. I strive to creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Most importantly I make my client feel valued.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was when the one of the patients I was assisting at the time asked if I could stay a couple more hours with her, and I did it brought me so much pleasure to see the smile one her face. We had a great time laughing and enjoying each others company’’

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 get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me, brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly ’’

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

“I am a firm believer in God, I love the Lord whole heartedly”

Thembisa N

Date Of Birth: 9th December 1981

City: Zwide, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa,

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Thembisa N

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate about# my job and helping people eases my soul. I love being the extra hand in a patients healing process and I believe that I am a good caregiver, because I am not just focusing on my work but I try and engage with the elderly to ease them as well.’’

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

“Taking care of the elderly, I feel happy while engaging with them and helping with the healing process. I feel worried if they not corresponding with me, then I know there's something troubling them.”

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

“It is being the helping hand in getting them what they may need at the time or being the helping hand in their healing process.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“ It was the day I took a client who recently had an operation to the dining room to have breakfast, while she was eating the spoon she was using fell on the floor, when I came to check on her found her trying to bend to pick it up, I came and helped her, she could have been injured again for she had an hip replacement operation.’’

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

‘‘I work well with people, I am able to improvise. I'm interested in learning new things.’’

Sinazo

Date Of Birth: 7th April 1998

City: Riverside, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Sinazo

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate about# caring for the elderly and I believe that being a caregiver means that you should always go the extra mile for your clients’’

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

“Placing smiles on the patient’s face and knowing I did something to make a change in their daily life.”

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

“Since I have helped patients with a variety of medical conditions and personal requirements, I am confident enough to provide the care and support my patients need”.

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“ They have interesting and fascinating stories to tell and always have sound advise to offer. My favorite part is when I interact with the elderly on either conversation, arts and craft or physical games”

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

‘‘In my free time I love going to retirement homes to spend time with the elderly residents who lives alone. I help them with some chores around the house, do their laundry, and assist them medication reminders. In this way I gain more experience in caring for the elderly.’’

Babalwa Q

Date Of Birth: 6 June 1995

City: Cape Town

Languages: English

Hobbies: Spending time with family

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I always carry a smile and enjoy working with the elderly, I can deal with any kind of a situation.”

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

“I learn new things every day when working with patients, so every day is the best day.”

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

“I am good at communication always ensuring clients understand and feel comfortable, especially working with dementia patients”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Working with elders is always a blessing and the fact I can learn from them is an even greater blessing”

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

“I did a Dementia course and an engineering fitting and turning level 2 course.”

Phumla M

Date Of Birth: 24 November 1980

City: Wells Estate, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu, Swazi, and Sotho

Hobbies: Spending time with family

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 such as Palliative and Disability care and other requirements from my years of experience working frail care facilities as well as hospitals .”

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

“I love to take part in community campaigns.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Family and Compassion”

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.”

Beulah

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.