Samkelisiwe M

Date Of Birth: 29 June 1989

City: Parkhill Durban North, Durban

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Travelling

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I'm a hard worker, I'm patient and I work well with or without supervision. My main priority is to help people who can't manage to take care of themselves’’

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

“My best skills are assisting patients in Frail care and children care‘’

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

‘‘My best day at work was when I had a CVA patient, he could not move his leg on his own but after a few exercises we did he could move his leg on his own’’

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It gives me the opportunity to learn from them, I like to learn a lot from seniors, what they experience during their younger days and what they can teach you and advise you’’

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

“ I enjoy traveling a lot. I enjoy moving around and meeting new people and making memories everywhere I go’’

Nelisiwe D

Date Of Birth: 28 June 1996

City: kwamashu, Durban

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading & Sporting

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I had a desire to be a nurse since I was a young girl. I love taking care of people especially patients in hospitals, taking vital signs and encouraging them to eat every day’’

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

“I have experience with Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care,and Nanny care”

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

‘‘I enjoyed taking care of patients in a hospital ward, I engaged with them and assisted the nurse assigned to the patients by writing down their vital signs. It was the little things that I did that made a difference’’

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I love to spend time with the elderly, to learn from them and gain knowledge from the experiences that they had throughout their life’’

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

“I am a very active worker, I get anxious when I sit around and not being proactive’’

Sthembile

Date Of Birth: 11 November 1985

City: Palmiet, DBN

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and watching TV

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I have a desire to take care of patients who have different medical backgrounds, I am known for my assistance in improving their health and wellbeing’’

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

“When I was working at the medical ward, I was assigned to a patient who needed daily assistance in bathing and mobility, these are the fundamental requirements of a caregiver‘’

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“My best skills are my communication skills and working with a large group of elderly patients’’

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

“I have a lively character and I am known for my smile and vibrant personality’’

Saneliswa

Date Of Birth: 13 December 2000

Location: Verulam, DBN

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with family.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My passion and dedication are making sure that clients are catered to on a daily basis. I ensure that I am able to understand and communicate easily.”

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

“My ability to work under pressure as well as my communicational skills”

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

‘‘I remember a beautiful memory I had with one of my clients. She appreciated the way I handled every need that she had especially since she has been in hospital for a long time. She was very happy and grateful that I took care of her and wished me the best in all my studies’’

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Having quality time with them, learning different backgrounds and stories from their past lives truly brings a smile to my face’’

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

“I know how to work under pressure and always handle uncomfortable situations in a professional way’’

Nandipa

Date Of Birth: 4 November 1975

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: English, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Reading & writing

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 patients feel valued.”

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 in assisting with mobility, bathing bedridden patients or patients that have suffered from a stroke.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Leaning more about# patients and their past, this helps with finding effective ways to produce the best possible care and creating a happy and comfortable environment for the patient. Knowing that I’m making a positive impact in their daily lives.”

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

“I'm a hardworking, reliable, a good listener and I have a passion for taking care of people. I always use my initiative and go the extra mile. I also have a valid diver’s license.”

Claudine

Date Of Birth: 9 October 1978

City: Plumstead, Cape Town

Languages: English & French

Hobbies: Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My friendly, hard-working nature allows me to easily integrate into my surroundings and accomplish my goals. As a kindhearted and dependable person with years of experience working in hospitals, rehab facilities, and orphanages caring for children/infants, and the elderly.”

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

“ 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 and Tracheostomy assistance.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Knowing that you're making a positive impact in their lives, whether it's short-term or long-term.”

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

“I am an early childhood development teacher who has worked with children for more than three years. Personally, I love to self-improve and develop new skill sets and knowledge whether in my field of work or out. I am currently studying to become a Registered Nurse. ”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Respect, Gratitude, Kindness”

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Hlengiwe M

Date Of Birth: 23 September 1995

City: Dunoon, Cape Town

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa & Zulu

Hobbies: Attending debate conferences & Reading

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 and 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?

“The most fascinating thing about# me is that I love nature and I like to challenge my fears in order to conquer them one day.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“My most important personal value is that we must respect one another in order to have peace and loyalty”

Hélène

Date Of Birth: 19 June 1947

City: Plumstead, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Gardening, Baking & Cooking

What makes you a good companion?
”By nature, I am a caring person and have been for my entire life. It brings out the best in me to provide assistance, empathy, and love to someone in need of care or simply having someone around.”

Your best day at work you've ever had and what made it so good?
”I suppose it is difficult to describe a day's work where there is satisfaction, achievement, and happiness all around. You just need to see the positives always.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
”Since I am one myself, I understand what it is like to have help, understanding, and a listening ear”

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
”My great sense of intuition, humility, and optimism as you will always find me with a smile.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Love and Compassion”

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”

Lezane

Date Of Birth: 29 July 1989

City: Paarl, Cape Town

Languages: Afrikaans & English

Hobbies: Community Engagement

What makes you a good caregiver?

"Keeping my patients' well-being at the forefront of everything I do makes me a compassionate and effective caregiver."

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

“I've gained experience assisting patients with various types of health conditions such as general Frail care, Dementia care, Palliative care, Disability care, Post-Operative care, and other requirements from my years of experience working in frail care facilities as well as private clients.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

"Conversations with them and treasured memories we share bring me great joy. It truly brightens my day to talk with them and see the smiles on their faces as they recount their favorite memories."

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

"As an active member of my community, I have distributed food parcels and worked with fundraisers to help those facing hardships, as well as assisting where I could to uplift and make a difference. I believe we can all make a positive impact one small act of kindness at a time.”

What personal values are most important to you?

"Integrity and Compassion, I am passionate about# uplifting those around me."

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Britney

Caregiver

Date Of Birth: 02 April 2000

City: Newlands West, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

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, with years of experience caring for children/infants, and the elderly.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
”I grew up with my grandma, from year to year I got to experience the old tales, stories and advise provided. The frail are extremely wise”

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I love to cook, read books and I can speak Isizulu not fluently but the basics.”

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

Leonie

Date of Birth: 2 March 1970

City: Castleview, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Singing and Playing the Piano

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?
”Being compassionate, unselfish, and giving makes me a worthy companion. I am a caring person who can easily connect with anyone. With practical decision-making skills, I'm well-presented, punctual, and reliable”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
”In my daily life, I always strive to embody these values.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified as a companion?
”Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Decision making Driving Catering/cooking
Supporting- emotional & physical”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
”Growing up I loved old people. As the grandchild who spent the most time with the grandparents, I still enjoy their stories and wisdom.”

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
”I am quite creative with crafting skills, mosaic, decoupage”

Fun Fact?
” I love singing and playing the piano”

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.”

Veransha

Date of Birth: 3 November 1987

City: Randburg, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Afrikaans & Xhosa

Hobbies: Volunteering and Charity

What makes you a good caregiver?

“In addition to having a great deal of patience, compassion, and attention, I enjoy interacting with people one-on-one.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
“In the high care/Covid-19 ward where I worked alongside a senior nurse, we had four patients assigned to us, one whose stats dropped so low that everyone worried she wouldn't survive the night, so I encouraged her to get through the night and to defeat her illness, and she recovered and was discharged two days later thanking me for my encouragement.”

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

“Due to my experience, I enjoy taking care of my client's personal hygiene as I'm quite hygienic. There is no better way to start the day than to be fresh and clean.

In addition, I am very attentive when it comes to pressure care and mobility assistance”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Our elders have so much wisdom to share and teach us, we can learn so much from them.”

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

“I enjoy challenges and always take on projects that expand my horizons. I enjoy volunteer work. It enables me to give back to the community, and it allows me to gain a better perspective on life's important issues.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Being compassionate and optimistic”

Sallie

Date Of Birth: 1 November 1952

City: Van Der Merwe Street, Gauteng

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Spending time with Friendss

What makes you a good companion?
”Since I enjoy engaging with people in a fun-loving way and uplifting others, I know I’d make an exceptional companion.”

Share with me a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values].Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?
”My brother-in-law suffers from dementia. Whenever I visit him, I make sure to call his son in Hong Kong so that they can talk. Furthermore, I develop and laminate photos of his grandchildren for him and talk to him about# them so he can be stimulated regarding memory loss etc. This demonstrates mindfulness and a caring attitude which I have naturally..”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
”Often seniors want to talk about# happy memories, but they also like to talk about# sad times too. I have a lot of empathy for seniors and enjoy interacting with them.”

What’s the most interesting thing about# you that we don’t know from your resume?
”My mom was a matron at a hospital and I almost took up nursing as a career. Fortunately, I was able to work in my school and university holidays as a nurse aid. I do this for six years and loved it. During that time I spent most of my time with the elderly patients.”
Fun Fact?
’’I have a master’s degree in music. I have a huge sense of humor and love embracing it with others.’’

What personal values are most important to you?

“Personal qualities that are close to heart are RESPECT and HUMILITY.”

Zandile Grace

Date Of Birth: 29 October 1981

City: Ntuzuma, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

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 and requirements from my years of working in care facilities for the elderly and hospitals. However, I'm most comfortable in Eldercare as well as Specialized Care that covers Post-Operative, Disability Care, Stroke Care, PEG Feeding, basic vital checks and Wound Care Monitoring.”

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 personal values are most important to you?

“Family and Compassion”

Natalie

Date Of Birth: 02 September 1976

City: Alberton, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Natalie

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“I’m mindful and sensible with dealing with the elderly.

Been a carer to my 80-year-old mum for the past decade, and it has really given me a different insight”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“My main attribution is my capability of being flexible and adaptable to people’s needs and this was shown during the onset of the pandemic”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Having the privilege to get to know them, listen to their life stories, and genuinely make a difference in their life.

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

Am generally a “hermit” or homebody. But also I’m an avid nature and animal lover – so both an indoor and outdoor type person. Suited to all types of homelife.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Integrity and honesty”

Phummy

Date Of Birth: 02 June 1978

City: Woodlands, Durban

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cooking

Get to know me: Phummy

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“Passionate about# care giving, caring for those in need is my first love.

Attentive, always alert around those in need and I am very observant when caring for frail and the sick.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“When assisting in hospitals, you always have to display these values without fail as there is very little room to slack”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“The love they have for life without a care in the world.”

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

During school holidays I often volunteered at old age homes to help the elderly. I even founded an NGO called Young at Heart that arranged for young women to adopt grandparents..”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and Empathy”

Tatenda

Get to know me: Tatenda

What makes you a good caregiver/companion?

“As a caregiver my work involves my patients independence and welfare. I ensure that their voice is heard during the illness.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, Honest, Attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“During my practicals at Nazareth Nursing Home, I learned about# accountability, behavior and decisions I make towards a patient. Which is part of Nido's values and ethics.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Working with seniors gives me valuable lesson into the ageing process and  gives me an  opportunity to think about# what matters most in life.”

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

“l love learning different languages hence this passion has lead me to  travel locally and within Africa.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion”

Minerva

Get to know me: Minerva

What makes you a good caregiver?

“It is with pride that I provide care for my clients, I am confident in my abilities to care for all ages, as I'm proactive, capable and attentive.”

Share a time when you displayed [one of our company’s values]. Capable, honest, attentive, Mindful & Pioneering?

“I’ve worked in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where you are challenged mentally, emotionally, and physically as you always need to be attentive and alert. This showed me how capable I am.”

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

“Throughout my years of experience, I have been able to treat patients with various health factors but I'm most comfortable in assisting frail, dementia, and stroke patients.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy conversing and learning from the elderly as they are full of wisdom gleaned from their life experiences.”

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

“I'm a great cook, but I've also worked with TB and HIV patients as well as terminally ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I am extremely big on respect and kindness in all forms and regardless of age, race, religion, etc. These are values that can make a difference in our world”