Yvonne

Date of Birth: 21 May 1965

City: Plumstead, Cape Town

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Going for drives and crocheting

What makes you a good companion?

“What makes me a good companion is my attentive listening skills and heartfelt dedication to caring for the elderly.”

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

“The highlight of my workday is witnessing the happiness and enthusiasm on the face of the person I care for, and hearing the joy in their voice.”

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

“I feel most qualified to be a companion because of my exceptional ability to actively listen, my profound empathy towards others, and my genuine passion for providing caring support. These qualities allow me to connect deeply with individuals and create meaningful relationships based on understanding and compassion.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I find great joy in the company of the elderly and take pride in being a compassionate listener for them.”

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

“⁠I am very intuitive, and I love uplifting people’s energy.”

Andelwa

Date Of Birth: 12 October 1987

City: Delft, Cape Town

Languages: Xhosa, English, Zulu

Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a friendly and respectful person dedicated to serving my clients with care, by actively listening to the needs of my client.”

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 Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Disability Care and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy working with seniors because it brings me joy knowing that the comfort and care I provide makes a positive impact in the lives of those I care for.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Discipline, Respect, Friendly and Compassion.”

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Erika

Date of Birth: 22 October 1965

City: Constantia, Cape Town

Languages: English &Afrikaans&German

Hobbies: I love knitting and baking

What makes you a good companion?

“I have patience to assist client with shopping. I’m a careful driver and am very punctual. I enjoy them telling me about# their past and their families.”

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

“To be honest I’ve enjoyed most of my days at work as it involved chatting to people. Helping to lift their spirits when they feel down and offering comfort. I’m good at being positive in any situation. ”

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

“I am patient and kind and understanding of peoples needs. I try to let them feel like I’m just a daughter who’s here to help. ”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I feel that seniors have led a full life and they have a lot of life lessons to share. I find it comforting to assist them as they are very grateful to have someone to listen to them.”

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

“⁠I am part of a walking club. Over the past few years I have climbed Kilimanjaro, the Inca trail, mountain Elbrus, gone to Antarctica. Done the otter trail and whale trail and run half marathons. I opened a home industry during lockdown to allow the locals to sell their home produce from my shop so they could try to put food on the table.”

Thuliswa

My friends call me Thuli.

I am originally from Johannesburg and was born in 1994.

I am currently staying in Cape Town.

I fluently speak, read, and write English.

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

I am a qualified "Health Care Assistant" from the class of 2020. 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, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, and Peg Feed.

In my spare time, I like to watch TV, listen to music, read books, and exercise.

Melanie

Date of Birth: 29 March 1969

City: Sonneglans, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Painting

What makes you a good companion?

“ My motto in life has always been, "Kindness is being someone who makes everyone feel like somebody". I don’t care where you come from or what your story is but I will always treat you with kindness, respect, and love. Its taken me many years to get to this point where I feel I have found my calling in life, I want to continue helping people, and I know I have what it takes.

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

“I know I can make a difference in their lives. I have learned so much from the incredible Hospice staff that came to check up on my mom when she was ill. I want to put what I learned to good use. I want to grow as a person. I want to make a difference.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I feel in my heart that my calling in life is to assist the elderly. I have always had so much patience and love for them, I assist my hubby with his elderly patience and go and collect them from the retirement homes, I assist them with their hearing aids, etc. I have a close bond with all our patience.”

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

“I have had many good days, just being able to bring a smile to someone's face by showing them kindness brings me so much joy. “

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

“I am involved with a charity for children, I bake for the children and assist where I can. To see those little faces light up, and knowing I made a small difference in their day makes me happy..”

Nonkululeko M

Date Of Birth: 06 July 1994

City: Midrand, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Isizulu & Siswati

Hobbies: Spending time with family & cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I'm confident that I'm able to provide the best care possible to every client that I work with.”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide Dementia care, Nanny care, Assessing basic vital signs, Care for children with disabilities, Mental disability and Physical disability care.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Just being there for them and knowing that I make a difference in their lives.”

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

“Whilst I was doing my praticals’s at Netcare I was assigned to a client who had burn wounds. It was a great pleasure to see him on his road to recovery. He was grateful and emotional and could not stop thanking me for assisting him.”

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

“I enjoy hiking.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“ Respect, honesty, kindness, courage, and confidence.”

Funzani

Date Of Birth: September 02, 2002

City: Soweto, Gauteng

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Tshivenda and Sotho

Hobbies: Singing and art.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am good caregiver because of my kindness and willingness to help people in need. Helping people makes me happy and at ease, it's not just a job but my calling.”

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

“My best day at work was the first time I met an old man who suffered from Dementia. We built a good relationship and he became my beacon of light and encouraged me to do good all the time.”

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

“I’ve cared for mentally disabled and dealt with frail care. I am good at assessing and monitoring basic vital signs, aiding in personal hygiene and grooming, catheter and pressure care. From my experience in the health industry I’ve learnt many other skills that a client might need and do not shy away from light housekeeping.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“The most exciting part about# working with seniors is the humility and love shown towards me. I learn lots of things from them as they are so wise and experienced, they motivate me by how they strive despite their challenges.”

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

“I'm a very creative person and I love singing. I believe that singing equips with healing.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, dedication, and resilience.”

Nancy

Date Of Birth: January 29, 1977

City: Linmeyer, Johannesburg

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am dedicated and competent. I show compassion towards my clients and I love serving those who can't help themselves.”

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

“I once assisted a client who went to the bathroom without her oxygen. I noticed that the client was about# to collapse as I walked into the room and I managed to get the oxygen in time. I felt like I saved my client’s life, and that made me feel good.”

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

“My primary strengths lie in monitoring oxygen levels, vital checks, general Frail Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Post-operative Care, Disability Care and Wound Care Monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“To be able to make a difference in their lives and listening to their stories.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion, respect and dedication”

Phindile

Date Of Birth: December 9, 1997

City: Midrand, Johannesburg

Languages: English and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading, listening to music and baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a loving, caring, patient, understanding and hardworking individual.”

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

“My best day is every day where I give my all to my patients. What makes my day is when my patients feel well taken care of and relaxed around me, knowing that am looking out for them.”

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

“I am very patient as I've been caring for patients that have limited communication abilities or a mental health condition. Sometimes it may be challenging to know what they need, so you need patience to work with them.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“When I provide care and support, I allow them to experience a life they deserve and to be able to live like they did when they were not as old or ill.”

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

“I am the type of person who likes to make other people feel valued and important.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Compassion and respect.”

Cynthia

Date Of Birth: October 17, 1989

City: Sandton, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoy the outdoors.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“.I am a very empathetic individual who patiently attends to the needs of those who depend on me as a caregiver.”

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

“The best day I ever had at work is each time I can make my patients smile and each time I can correctly identify and attend to their pressing needs.

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

“I feel most qualified to be a childminder and caregiver for the elderly as I have empathy, patience, compassion, and good time management skills.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy knowing that I have made their life better. I also enjoy knowing that I can be a trusted companion for my patients.

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

“I am naturally compassionate and have a good attention to detail which enables me to see any changes that need immediate attention in my patient.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“I would say that honesty and respect are the main values in my life.”

Jane N

Date Of Birth: November, 16, 1980

City: Alexandra, Gauteng

Languages: English

Hobbies: Enjoying time with family.

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am confident in the services I provide to my clients because of my passion and compassion.”

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

“I assisted an elderly lady who lived in my road, she had no family. During the hard lockdown, I provided her with the necessary care and assistance she required.”

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

My specialty is taking care of bedridden patients, Palliative care, Post-Operative Care, Disability Care, Stroke Care, Patients with mobility issues that also require passive excercise, and childcare. .”
What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I appreciate their straightforward nature. Being at the receiving end of their wisdom is so wonderful and I enjoy hearing their stories.”

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

“ I suffer from animal phobia if such exists. I also love writing in my free time”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Motivation drives me to be the best caregiver I can be by combining determination, courage, and empathy.”

Aletta

Date of Birth: 12 August 1967

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: I love the outdoors, gardening, and walks in nature.

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good companion?

“I have empathy, and I am reliable. My patients are my priority. I do my work right, the first time, on time, every time.”

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

“ I believe that communication is key and just being a listening ear or dedicating your time to someone can work wonders.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Working with seniors is amazing! A world of experience and knowledge to discover in each and every elderly person.

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

“To be included in my patient’s 100th birthday celebration with her family and friends. It was a humbling experience and made me realize how precious life is. “

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

“I am a qualified security officer and dog handler.”

Desire

Date of Birth: 14 December 1968

City: Pretoria

Languages: English, Afrikaans & Dutch

Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors

What makes you a good companion?

“ I believe that everybody needs to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, especially the elderly. It is fulfilling to make their lives easier and make them feel special and happy.”

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

“ I am the youngest child and watching my parents grow old was difficult for me, but assisting them in their old age taught me patience and empathy.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Seniors are so precious, they have learned so much in life and I love having conversations with them.”

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

“ I enjoy working with children and have Aur Pair experience.”

Sarah C

Date of Birth: 24 September 1962

City: Northriding, Johannesburg

Languages: English

Hobbies: Watching classical movies

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“ I am very patient and love to listen and assist the elderly. Often they find no one to talk to or have lost their partners. I recently lost my mother which has made me more appreciative of giving back.

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

“I am patient, a good listener and can assist with cooking and cleaning. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping with technology .”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy their company as they have such rich and interesting lives which I enjoy hearing about#.”

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

“Going to Swaziland with the Reach for a Dream kids to meet their sporting heroes. John Smit and AJ Venter got dressed up in traditional outfits which made heads turn. The kids laughed so much they forgot all their problems. It was a wonderful day and hearing those chuckles was worth everything. “

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

“ I love animals, gardening and travel.”

Jody E

Date of Birth: 27 December 1965

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Gardening

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a great understanding of the elderly and I take my lead from the client and then follow the tone for the day”

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

“I’m a good listener and I believe that patience is key, especially when working with the elderly. From experience I understand that they need to feel in control at all times.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“This is how I give back to society and it is self satisfying to know that I've made someone happy.”

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

“ I love nature and long leisurely walks on the beach.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Kindness, respect, generosity, humbleness and patience, these values were very important in my home growing up.”

Nicolette

Date of Birth: 18 August 1967

City: Athlone, Cape Town

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: I love exploring

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a heartfelt passion to care for others as well as children. I was a family caregiver for a few years as I had to look after my aunt and my dad who both had dementia, but just being there for them in their time of need to encourage them and do special things that make them happy was very fulfilling.”

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

“I am a good listener and enjoy interacting with people, I give great massages which came in handy with pressure care when I was taking care of my loved one. I also love caring for babies and children, watching them reach various milestones, and being a part of their little bright journey called life.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It’s time now for me to give back to those who once cared for us and it also excites me to bring smiles to their faces, just being able to assist them is a privilege.”

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

“ I did a firefighting course.”

What personal values are most important to you?
”Respect, kindness, and with that comes humbleness, growing up, these values were very important in my home.”

Anelisa P

Date Of Birth: July, 01, 2001

City: Bluff, KZN

Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu

Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors

What makes you a good caregiver?
“Working with seniors has given me a good mindset because I'm always eager to learn new & unique things from them.”

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

“I always have the best day at work, as each patient I work with changes my life and brings new learnings”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?
“They appreciate your time and what you do for them. It gives you some perspective and you can learn a lot from their experiences.”

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

“I have gained experience in Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care, Catheter care & wound care.

What personal values are most important to you?
“Being humbled and trustworthy”

Francisca

Date of Birth: 05 January 1976

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Baking

What makes you a good companion?

“Being a people person, I love meeting new friends, listening, and communicating whether you are young or old.”

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

“Oh, I had plenty, a good day for me was when issues arose and I could sort it out quickly without any complications, most days are good.”

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

“I'm an energetic and honest person, helping those in need, listening and caring for them is really fulfilling”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I believe I was born to serve and I would be honored to make life a little easier for someone else”

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

“When i do get the time, I love cooking and taking some time to be creative.”

Emmerenche

Date of Birth: 12 February 1969

City: Pretoria, Johannesburg

Languages: Afrikaans & English

Hobbies: Yoga, walking and gardening

REVIEWS RECEIVED BY CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“I have a heartfelt passion to care for others and consider it as part of who I am. Growing up on a farm, I had the privilege to witness and assist my mother as a Community Nurse to visit, comfort and care for ill patients. I consider it as part of my DNA to help, care for, and inspire people to make the most out of their time left.”

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

“Elderly, ill and disabled people are my preferred area of work. I am well experienced with brain and sensory stimulation among elders, and love doing simple pedicures and manicures combined with massages using essential oils.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It excites me to uplift them with my positive energy, and to bring smiles to their faces. I also encourage some freewill exercises like chair yoga and walking (with or without a frame) or take them for a stroll in a wheelchair to smell the roses and breathe in some fresh air. It really is a privilege for me to give back to those who once cared for us!”

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

“ I love nature, animals and travel.”

Matlali

Date Of Birth: 03 July 1990

City: Prinsloo, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Long-distance traveling, walks. hicking and reading books.

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I can empathize with the needs of my patients, it brings me great joy to assist others that cannot help themselves, I am a good listener as well as patient, loyal and reliable.”

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

“My best day at work was when I won the award and incentive of being the best caregiver of the month while working with a difficult client. I was so happy as I built a strong relationship between myself and the patient and made him understand our presence in his place.”

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

I have experience and feel comfortable assisting with child care, frail care, Palliative care, dementia care, and disability care..”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Working with seniors reminds me how amazing and exciting the world can be. Listening to their life experiences is fun and interesting as it gives me a different perspective on life. It makes me happier and more positive in my day-to-day life..”

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

“I take a great interest in learning about# other people's beliefs and cultures.”