Diketso

Date Of Birth: 5th August 1997

City: Durban, KZN

Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho & English

Hobbies: Family Time

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Growing up assisting the elderly in my community made me passionate about# my job, being well disciplined gave me the ability to work well with or without supervision.”

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

“I was working in ICU during my practical training, the day new students came to the hospital for their training, I was asked by the unit manager to show them around and introduce them to staff, I was quite chuffed and proud of myself that I got granted the opportunity.”

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

“With the experience, I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Seniors are amazing, there is a lot we learn from the elderly as we listen attentively often finding life lessons hidden in their stories.”

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

'‘As an entrepreneur, I sell clothing, shoes, and fragrances, and I stay current on trends to ensure that I meet my clients' needs.”

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Nomathemba

Date of Birth: 09 January 1959

City: Sandton, Johannesburg

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Going on adventures

What makes you a good companion?

“I have brought up my own children and some of my grandchildren successfully. I looked after my mother after she had a stroke and also helped look after my mother's grandmother during school holidays when I was a teenager., therefore caring for others comes naturally”

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

“I enjoyed the days when I would sit and chat with my mother when she was not well, just the interaction made me feel good as I could see that she was enjoying it.”

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

“Definitely my listening skills and my understanding of what motivates people in all situations, I'm told I speak well and make people happy.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I believe that I will have meaningful conversation with seniors, my maturity will give me the added ability and patience when working with and clients.”

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

“Whilst at college, I worked in an old people's home in the UK for about# 3 months during my the summer vacation. I bathed, fed, conversed with them and performed all the things like bed making in the home. therefore it was a dream of mine to assist the elderly”

Thobeka

Date Of Birth: 7th March 1964

City: Missions vale, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies:

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very patient person, always optimistic and ambitious at core. I show compassion and empathy to my patients. I have an inherent desire to care of those in need.”

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

“Everyday is a good at, because I get to help those that can not help themselves”

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

“I am very good in most areas because in the hospital I work in ,we rotate all around we not stationed in one designated place and offered a great length of in-service trainings.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Getting wisdom from them, but also being able to show love and care. I have a soft spot for the elderly, especially for those who are lonely”

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

“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day”

Yvette

Date of Birth: 28 October 1994

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu, Tsonga, Sepedi, Venda, English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good Caregiver?

“ I am a good caregiver because I have patience and compassion, it is because I understand that my job requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations and good communication and a positive attitude. I have endurance and physical ability to support my patients with certain tasks. I trust and believe that I am a good caregiver one can really depend on.”

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

“My best day at work was when I won votes from patients to become August carer of the month, it is because most of the clients said that I am kind, caring, experienced and always willing to help with everything and anything, this made it to be good because all my hard work and exceptional dedication did not go unnoticed”

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

“I feel most qualified to provide, Dementia care, Physical disability care, Mental disability care, Care for children with disabilities , Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Catheter care, Pressure care and Peg tube feeding.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I love working with the elderly to see them become independent in their own homes, seeing them smiling and listening to their stories fulfills my heart”

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

“I am a good cook. I love being creative and coming up with my own recipes. I enjoy researching the latest trends and experimenting with new ideas”

Stella

Date of Birth: 20th February 1957

City: Westville, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Going on adventures

REVIEWS RECIEVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good companion?

“ I am a people’s person. I believe it is a blessing and privilege to be able to assist those who can no longer help themselves, I follow instructions, I am responsible, faithful honest and an optimistic outlook.”

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

“I believe that everyday is a good day making the clients I assist happy and placing a smile on their faces, showing them the love and care they deserve.”

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

“Definitely my listening skills and my understanding of what motivates people in all situations, I'm told I speak well and make people happy.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I get excited to show them life is good and fair and that someone really does care about# their needs and well being.”

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

“People enjoy my company and never wants me to leave, I worked for BIDVEST group in hygiene so cleanliness is a priority for me”

Jane M

Date Of Birth: 04 April 1998

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Traveling

What makes you a good caregiver?

“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 disability care, I also have experience in catheter care, pressure care, wound care, PEG insertion and feeding”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It gives me the opportunity to learn from them, listening to what they experienced during their younger days, and the advice they give always means a lot.’’

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

“I enjoy meeting new people and making memories everywhere I go’’

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Tendai M

Date Of Birth: 09 April 1986

City: Randburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am compassionate, a good listener, a team player, I am a hard worker, I work comfortably under pressure, I am slow to anger and try by all means to be very understanding.”

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

“The day I saved one of our residence lives, he collapsed of cardiac arrest , and I performed CPR until a professional paramedic came through to assist, I will never forget that day”

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

“I am very good in most areas because in the hospital I worked in ,we rotate all around we not stationed in one designated place and offered a great length of in-service trainings.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy listening to their different life experiences and challenges I do learn a lot through it. It is satisfying knowing that I am making a difference in their lives and helping them maintain a healthy lifestyle”

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

“I would love to further my career”

Sinazo M

Date Of Birth: 03 October 1993

City: Milnerton, Cape Town

Languages: Xhosa & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am a very patient person, always optimistic and ambitious at core. I show compassion and empathy to my patients. I have an inherent desire to care of those in need.”

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

“It was when I was asked to do ECG and did the right way on my first try, I was so happy and proud of myself, I thanked the Nurse that trained me I truly appreciate her.”

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

“I am very good in most areas because in the hospital I work in ,we rotate all around we not stationed in one designated place and offered a great length of in-service trainings.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Getting wisdom from them, but also being able to show love and care. I have a soft spot for the elderly, especially for those who are lonely”

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

“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day”

Sandy

Date of Birth: 17th September 1955

City: Ballito, Durban

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Golf

What makes you a good companion?

“ I love keeping conversation and have good general knowledge. I am kind and patient, and would not mind going on excursions.”

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

“I work at a Jeweler store and each time I sell an engagement ring to young and in love couples is the best feeling in the world, it is exciting and gives us all hope for the future

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

“I am a generalist, not scared of hard work and a good problem solver. I deal with the public everyday and am exposed to many different situations that have to be handled tactfully”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I guess it’s that one day I will be frail and hopefully someone will care for me. They deserve to be treated well and enjoy there retirement years.”

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

“I play golf and I am a coffee mug collector - I collect too many”

Lusanele

Date Of Birth: 16 Nov 1993

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family Time

REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM CLIENTS

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I believe that I am well skilled and have what it takes to be a good Caregiver to my clients”

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

“I assisted an elderly couple the wife couldn't see and walk and the husband asked me to assist her and also clean up the room for them I then fulfilled the duties. The following day I arrived at work I got a gift from the couple, along with a bible, they then asked the Matron If could permanently assist them, I was rewarded by my managers as well because the couple was considered the difficult couple but because I was patient and understanding we ended getting along very well.”

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

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Nanny care, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy working with the Elderly they are the most amazing people I know, I have great respect for them. I also have a passion for working with children”

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

'“I have goals of being a Registered Nurse one day”

Nyaradzo

Date Of Birth: 21 January 1988

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family Time

What makes you a good caregiver?

“It is with pride that I provide care for my clients, as I am a patient and reliable individual. In contrast, I am honest, attentive, and extremely mindful of my clients' needs..”

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

“I was looking after a lovely lady, whom I loved dearly. I enjoyed dressing her up, taking her out for lunch and engaging in conversation with her. Seeing her laughing and smiling and no longer in pain and tears brought so much joy to my heart”

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

“With the experience, I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Nanny Care ,Dementia Care, Physically Disabled Care, Mentally Disabled Care, Disabled Care for Children, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, and Pressure Care.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“Playing board games with the elderly, building puzzles, and creating projects of their interest to stimulate their minds. Building relationships with the kids I look after.”

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

'“I absolutely love kids and spending time with my family .”

Chipo

Date of Birth: 20 July 1973

City: Casa Mia, Pretoria

Languages: Zulu & English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good companion?

“ l am very patient with the elderly. I have the ability to remain calm, think clearly and provide the best care possible under demanding circumstances. I have the ability to show friendliness towards clients without overstepping boundaries.”

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

“I assisted a client with dementia and she had a bad day and started taking ironed clothes out of the closet and started throwing them everywhere. I realized that the she was tired of being idle and wanted something to keep her busy. I suggested taking a walk through the garden and her mood changed immediately. She was so happy to go out and get some fresh air and see the blooming flowers. I found pleasure in putting a smile on my her face.”

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

“Commitment to being present and providing quality care, and being empathetic towards them, just the opportunity to show kindness and respect and celebrating their differences.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“It's fun. I enjoy the stories, experiences and humor of the Seniors l care for. I enjoy making a difference in their lives. It's a great accomplishment and feels highly rewarding, knowing that you have turned what could have been a really difficult day into a great one, full of laughter and fun activities. Working with the elderly gives me a valuable insight into the aging process, and what's to come, giving me an opportunity to think about# what matters most to me in life and how l will look after them and myself.”

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

“l once took a Managerial role in a Training Company for learners with special needs ( intellectually challenged, bi-polar, physically challenged and short sighted) and l managed to see all learners progress in their different areas of learning.”

Carine

Date Of Birth: 13 April 1979

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am passionate and dedicated in ensuring that the clients I assist are catered for on a daily basis. I ensure that I am able to understand and communicate easily’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“I listen and feel towards the person's needs and try my utmost to understand what is required of me’’

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards clients and I have experience in working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me. It brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly. I am able to adapt to challenging situations and use my own initiative.’’’

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

“I have a great sense of humor”

Selelo

Date Of Birth: 15 September 1988

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Family time

Get to know more about# me: Selelo

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘A good caregiver must be reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner; be punctual and most importantly be considerate towards patients’’

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

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards patients and I have experience working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“As a caregiver I treat my patients as if they were my 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 have a great sense of humor”

Nomakhaya

Date Of Birth: 08 August 1994

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Nomakhaya

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘I am reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner; I am punctual and most importantly I am considerate towards every client’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“I believe every day is a chance to learn and develop your skills as a caregiver. I assist clients as if I was taking care of my grandparents or parents which makes it exciting for me every time’’

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards clients and I have experience in working with the elderly”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“As a caregiver I treat my clients as if they were my 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?

“That I'm a hard working person”

Bridget

Date Of Birth: 17 March 2002

City: Pretoria, Gauteng

Languages: English & Zulu

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a compassionate carer with experience and love working with the elderly and going the extra mile and creating a safe environment for them”

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 enough to provide the care and support my patients need”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“ Getting to know them and hearing all the stories they have to tell, brings a smile to their faces with sharing all their fondest memories”

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

“ I love the outdoors and exploring when I get the chance”

Mpendulo

Date Of Birth: 31 Jan 1979

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Languages: Xhosa Zulu and English

Hobbies: Family time

Personality Type: Listener: soft-hearted, patient, and quiet

What makes you a good caregiver?

‘‘A good caregiver must be reliable; fulfill duties in a timely manner and most importantly be considerate towards patients, I believe this is what makes me a good caregiver.’’

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

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

“I am patient and compassionate towards patients and I have experience working with the elderly and providing, Dementia care, Palliative care, Assessing basic vital signs, Pressure care, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I enjoy listening to their life stories and experiences. I often find humor in some of their stories.”

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

“I have a great sense of humor”

View my resume here

Nobuhle

Date Of Birth: 10th November 1997

City: Tembisa, Gauteng

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

Get to know more about# me: Nobuhle Mnisi

What makes you a good caregiver?

I am a very self confident and self driven individual. My main goal is 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.’’

Your best day at work you’ve ever had and what made it so good.
“The best day I had at work was Easter day. Patients were given gifts, got face treatment and got their makeup done. My heart was filled with joy after seeing how excited they were. They looked extremely beautiful and happy. I was also rewarded as caregiver of the month.’’

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

“With the experience I have gained over the years, I am comfortable with Dementia Care, Catheter Care, Pressure Care, PEG insertion and feeding and Alzheimer’s ”

What makes you most excited about# working with seniors?

“I get to learn a lot while working with seniors. They inspire and motivate me. It brings me great joy to get to interact with the elderly. I am able to adapt to challenging situations and use my own initiative.’’

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

“I’m always willing to learn new skills. I am friendly, polite, dedicated and loyal. I believe I have a role to play in making things a success.”