Cape Town & Winelands

Bukiwe

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I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1976.

I speak fluent English and Xhosa.

I see myself as a listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2008. I have experience with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Vital Signs
Catheter Care, and Wound Care

In my free time, I love going to the gym and doing community work.

Vuyiseka

Date Of Birth: 23 November 1994

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver and child minder?

“As a mother, pediatric caregiver as well as elderly caregiver, I ensure their safety through continuous observation, maintaining constant vigilance. I attend to their nutritional and hygiene needs diligently, while also providing them with affection and compassionate care around the clock.”

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

“I once assisted a Registered Nurse in resuscitating a patient while working at Netcare Hospital. It was the most exhilarating experience .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver as well as a child minder?

“ Over the years working in frail care facilities, private hospitals, and private clients, I have gained the necessary experience in assisting with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-Operative Care, Physical Disability Care, Assessing Basic Vital Signs, Basic Catheter Care, Stoma Care, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Pressure Care, Wound Care Monitoring, Transferring assistance, Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance, PEG Feeding assistance.I have also obtained the necessary experience for childcare and children with disability through the pediatric ward and also with private childcare clients”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors as well as kids?

“Assisting them where necessary and developing a friendship with them. Being a part of their journey of growth and development is incredibly rewarding in childcare and having a positive impact within elder care.”

What is something special and unique about# you that many people might not know?

“Part-time, I work for a plumber's company in my community. I'm always up for a challenge

What personal values are most important to you?

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Nwabisa

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Date Of Birth: 31 January 1991.

City: Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

Languages: English & Xhosa.

Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends.

What makes you a good caregiver?

I am a qualified and passionate health care assistant. I absolutely love working with people. I am dedicated and patient while providing care and this contributes to much of the well-being of my clients.

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

I feel most skilled but not limited to; observation of home safety, emergency response, personal care, medication management, end of life care.

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

The road to recovery... Watching my patients recover and grow is what keeps me excited. I also learn a lot from my clients and that has continued to make the experience worthwhile.

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

My personality allows my clients to feel independent within my care and within the comfort of their own homes.

Jdene

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What makes you a good caregiver?

“I respect elders, especially those in need of frail care. I can understand and empathize with them.”

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

“I've gained experience in various types of health conditions and requirements from my years of working in care facilities for the elderly. However, I'm most comfortable in frail care and working with dementia/Alzheimer's patients.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“The wonderful memories and life lessons they are willing to share with me.”

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

I was a firefighter in the armed forces.

Beryl

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1970.

I fluently speak, read, and write English and Afrikaans.

I see myself as a Listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet personality.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2004. 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, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and Vital signs.

In my free time, I love to spend it outdoors and spending time with family.

Ziyanda. C

Ziyanda

I stay in Cape Town and was born in 1977.

I fluently speak, read and write English ,Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu.

I see myself as a Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2006. 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, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and Wound Care.

In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends.

Busisiwe. M

Busisiwe

Date Of Birth: 28 November 1979

City: Delft, Cape town

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Attending Church.

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 to ensure that the clients I assist are always happy.”

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

“I believe every day is a chance to learn and develop your skills as a caregiver. I assist patients as if I was taking care of my grandmother or mother which makes it exciting for me every time”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Assisting with their daily duties and making sure to talk to them and being able to understand who they are and what they need”

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

I am a good listener, who is very attentive to my surroundings and makes sure to understand the needs of the client and fulfill them”

Shahieda

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I stay in Cape Town and was born in 2001.

I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans.

I see myself as an outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly person.

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2021. I have experience in Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care, Post Operative Care, and Wound care.

In my spare time, I enjoy singing and dancing.

Anathi M

Date Of Birth: 14 November 1994

City: Khayelitsha, Cape town

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Taking walks, reading & watching movies.

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“As a Listener, I am soft-hearted, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile for my clients. When building a good relationship with clients, communication and being mindful is key to being a caregiver.

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

“I have experience with general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny Care, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and Peg Feeding”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Providing a safe environment for them and hearing the tales they tell of their past. Knowing that I’m making a positive impact in their daily lives, whether it's short-term or long-term.”

What personal values are most important to you?
“Reliability, honesty, loyalty, and being humble”

Maria

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I was born in 1963 and currently residing in Sea Point, Cape Town.

I am fluent in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

I am a Listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet.

I wanted to get involved with CareChamp as a Companion to apply my skills and empathy in a meaningful way.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking, listen to music, going to the theater and cinema.

I also have a BA in languages & Post Graduate in Library Science.

Romy

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I was born in 1984 and currently reside in Cape Town.

I am fluent in English and Afrikaans.

I am an Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly.

I assisted abroad as a caregiver and wanted to get involved with CareChamp as a Companion to apply my skills in a meaningful way.

In my spare time, I love doing Yoga, reading, gardening, walking my dog, going to the gym.

Debra

Debra

I am originally from Durban and was born in 1966.

I currently reside in Cape Town.

I am fluent in English.

I am a Listener: Soft-hearted. Patient. Quiet.

I wanted to get involved with CareChamp as a Companion as I enjoy meeting new people and assisting the elderly.

I love, Photographing birds, interesting images and scenes. In my free time I love to do birdwatching, walking in nature, painting, DIY crafts, movies, and puzzles.

Janine

Janine

I'm originally from Cape Town and was born in 1972.

I speak the following languages: English & Afrikaans.

I see myself as a 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 gardening, swimming in the ocean, enjoy food markets and festivals. I am also a passionate cook.

I have a valid drivers licence and own vehicle.

Mandisi

 

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My friends call me Mandi.

I currently live in Cape Town and was born in 1975.

I have been a care provider for a few years.

I speak the following languages: English and IsiXhosa

I see myself as an outgoing, spontaneous and fun-loving person.

In November 2015 I completed a One Year "Health Care Assistant" Course with Theory as well as practical experience in a private hospital and old age home.

In 2016 I started working as a CareChamp.

In my free time I like watching tv and taking walks. 

 

 

Juliet

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My friends call me Juls.

I currently live in Cape Town.

I am originally from Zimbabwe and was born in 1979.

I speak English.

I see myself as a patient, loyal, easygoing and empathetic person.

In 2018 I completed a One Year "Health Care Assistant" Course with 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, Catheter Care, Pressure Care and Peg Feed.

In my spare time I enjoy travelling and go horse riding.

I also completed a computer course.

Sheryl

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I was born in 1957 and currently reside in Cape Town.

I am fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

I see myself as a 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 free time, I love to restore old furniture, write, jogging, walk dogs, sew & do yoga

I have a valid drivers licence and own vehicle.

Sr Sheila

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Reviews received from clients

I started my training in the United Kingdom, moving to South Africa where I continued my education through Rand Afrikaans University and completed Community Care and Nursing Dynamics. Through U.N.I.S.A. I completed Nursing administration and in 2008 at Derby University I completed a nursing upgrade. I am still currently registered with the United Kingdom Nursing Council. During my work in South Africa I created wound clinics in Johannesburg and Cape Town hospitals.

Currently I am assisting 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 Shirley

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I have completed my three years in General Nursing Training in Durban, one year of Midwifery and one year of Adult and Child Psychiatry in Cape Town - where I occupied a senior position on commencement of my training.

I have also completed my BCur in Nursing Education and Community Health at Unisa

Currently I am assisting 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 Margie

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I am a Registered Nurse. I did my General Nursing training at Groote Schuur Hospital. I have a very special place in my heart for people with disabilities and those facing life limiting illnesses.


I have 2 sons living in the UK as well as 2 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, sewing baking, gardening, watching the sea with all its different faces and meeting friends for Coffee as often as possible.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with my Colleagues. One of my life philosophies is that we have all been blessed with different talents and need to share them with each other as nobody knows what’s waiting around the corner for them. We can make a difference to each other’s lives.

Sr Lesley

 
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SR LESLEY

I trained as a Staff Nurse at Somerset Hospital and went on to qualify as a Professional Nurse at Addington Hospital in Durban, finishing at Victoria Hospital. I worked for a busy GP practices and Specialist Gynaecologists before working as a medical waste representative for Waste Tech for 8 years.

I am a registered assessor and facilitator with Local Government SETA and Health & Welfare SETA and have trained students in Environmental Practice learnerships and Ancillary Health Care Learnerships. I am also A Basic Life Support Instructor with American Heart Association.

Currently I am assisting 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.