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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”

Zanele

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 3rd July 1997

City: Bethal, Mpumalanga

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
I'm a highly empathetic and a caring individual, I am patient and passionate about# what I do, I give my all in assisting my clients.”

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

“The best day was with the last patient I assisted she told me she preferred being taken care of by me because I knew what she needs at the exact time she needed it, and that made me feel so good about# myself and what I do, because I knew I was doing a great job in the care I was providing to her.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
“Seniors are very valuable and important, full of wisdom and knowledge, you get to learn a lot from them and grow well in that manner.’’

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

“I have worked with patients that has Dementia, Alzheimer's, bed ridden, diabetic as well as palliative and disability care”

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
I'm a person that puts everyone else’s needs before mine, I am able to work under pressure, I love planning my days setting out a daily routine and I'm a very motivated person.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Honesty, reliable, punctual and proactive”

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”

Zinhle

Date Of Birth: 05 October 1987

City: Chatsworth, Durban

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Spending time with Family

What makes you a good caregiver?
I have a very bubbly and friendly personality. I love and enjoy what I do, helping others gives me a sense of peace. I take pride in what I do and going the extra mile for others gives me great joy. I am well equipped in working with infants/toddlers and the elderly”

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

“My best day at work was a client of mine publicly thanked me for taking such good care of her and treating her like my own mother/grandmother was by far the best day of my working career because taking care of the Elderly is what I do best.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
“I love that most of them become like kids again, being around them is joyful, seeing them young at heart always puts a smile on my face.’’

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
I am talkative, God-fearing, and energetic and I love learning new things every day. I am truly a professional learner. I love doing nanny care in my spare time.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Respecting peoples privacy and believes”

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Michelle

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: : 23 April 1992

City: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with Family

What makes you a good caregiver?
I have a passion for helping others, I am patient and like having a good laugh with people and placing a smile on their face, it brings me great joy knowing that I made a difference in peoples lives”

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

“My best day at work was being able to see one of my patients celebrate her 100th birthday it was truly a special day. It is amazing that when an Elderly person is being well taken care of and showered with love and support they live a long and healthy life”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
“I love the advice they give, we can talk for hours. I enjoy listening to the beautiful stories of their childhood and teenage years, they truly become like family’’

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
The job title says it all....Care Giver

I have a very big heart and care so much about# the wellbeing of others and I am always willing to lend a helping hand”

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

Khensani

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 23 June 1983

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Spending time with Family

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.”

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

“I try my best to make every day a good day and to ensure the clients I assist on a daily basis are happy, if the client is happy it automatically becomes my best day at work”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
As a caregiver I treat my clients as if they were my own 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?
I am dependable trustworthy and compassionate. Through my experience I have learned to be patient and to empathize with the needs of the clients I assist”

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

Sr. Kholiswa

“I started my training in Healthnicon Western Cape Campus in Parow from 2008 as Home base carer I continued my studies to be enrolled nursing assistant till 2010. August 2010 I've worked at Booth memorial Hospital as ENA till June 2011. I’ve furthered my studies at the same college as a Enrolled Nurse till 2012.

I have worked in various hospitals moonlight for different agencies, in 2014 March I got A permanent post as an Enrolled Nurse at Tygerberg hospital orthopedic ward.

Nice experience I’ve gained there but needed to grow in my career, decided to resign in 2016 December to further my studies.

Went back to Healthnicon for general bridging course in 2017 then finished at Netcare Western Cape Campus 2019, I registered in February 2020.

I'm currently working at Tygerberg hospital for a contract since August 2020.

I am about# to assist 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 Sinazo

“I started my training in 2015 at Lilitha College of Nursing where I acquired my Nursing Qualification in the 2018 in General Nursing, Community Nursing , Psychiatrics Nursing and Midwifery.

In 2020 I advanced my learning in HIV and TB Management and acquired a National Certificate of NIMART through an accredited medical institution , Aquah School of Training in which I advanced within the field to NIMART Clinical mentorship.

I completed an Adult Primary Care Qualification through UCT initiation program for learning accompanying this is a dispensing license which I completed through Sefako Makgatho University of Pharmacy in 2022.

I am currently studying at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, doing my postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing and in the process of acquiring my certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry through a medical accredited institution, Education for Health Africa”.

Joslyn

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Date of Birth: 30 September 1985

City: Stellenbosch, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Watching documentaries, Cooking and braaing, Spending time with family, Learning new about# cultures

I'm originally from Stellenbosch and was born in 1985.

I speak the following languages: English & Afrikaans.

I see myself as an Entertainer: Outgoing. Spontaneous. Bubbly personality.

 I wanted to get involved with CareChamp as a Companion to apply my skills and empathy in a meaningful way as I enjoy assisting people who require assistance with getting to and from appointments, doing shopping for those who cannot go themselves and stimulating conversations.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family, watching sports, playing board games, dominoes, and cards.

I have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle. I have completed a Care Provider course and worked as a Care Provider since 2015.










Elsie K

Date Of Birth: 8 June 1967

City: Rietfontein rand, Pretoria

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Spending time with her grandkids

What makes you a good companion?

Naturally I am a caring person. Ever since I can remember I wanted to help, support, and make the life of others easier. Due to my counseling background, this has taught me to show empathy and understanding to those around me with love and support

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

I am reliable and compassionate”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Being able to work with the elderly doesn't feel like work because it is so rewarding. I get to add real value to a person's life and make a difference.  Working with the elderly is a very rewarding career

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

“I use to be a gymnastics judge in my younger days

What personal values are most important to you?

“My personal belief is that I treat people around me as I would want them to treat me. I show passion and kindness to those around me’’

Caroline M

Date Of Birth: 26 February 2000

City: Waterkloof, Pretoria

Languages: English

Hobbies: Running & exercising

What makes you a good Companion?

‘‘I am loving and passionate and enjoy assisting people of all ages

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

‘‘I find myself being a joyful and bubbly person that can shine my happiness to the elders around me. I am also excited to learn a bit more about# lifelong experiences from the elderly while spending time with them’’

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

‘‘I am working towards becoming a professional Sprinter and going to the 2024 Olympic games. My accomplishment is that I’ve obtained a South African Title for the 200m sprint’’

Fun fact?

‘‘I run the 200m sprint regularly’’

What personal values are most important to you?

“My personal values are Financial Security; Loyalty; Honesty and Compassion

Yumna

Date Of Birth: 30 January 1975

City: Salt River, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Baking & Cooking

What makes you a good companion?

My ability to calm people has been noted. I'm well-presented, punctual, and reliable. I enjoy working with people, caring, and making a positive difference in their lives

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

I am most qualified would be frail. Physical strength would be the least important since I weigh quite a bit although there are techniques for this.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Their wisdom and life experiences intrigue me.”

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

“I am also a Community Art facilitator, but I have yet to implement this healing creativity with the Elderly.

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, Kindness and Wellbeing.”

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.

Zimkhitha

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1994.

I speak fluent English, Xhosa, and Zulu.

I see myself as an organizer: serious, systematic, and a humbled individual.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. 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 going to the gym and going on hikes as I’m very outgoing.

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.

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.”

View my resume here