Certified First Aider
Eljean
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
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 working with 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.”
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 comfortable in Frail Care, Dementia Care, Disability care, Wound Care Monitoring, Checking vitals signs, Medication reminders, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Post-Operative Care, Passive Excercising.
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 the challenges that life throws at me as seniors do provide good advice and they build good friendships 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.’’