Ziyanda

Date Of Birth: June 26, 1988

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages :English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Writing and Playing with pets

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I always show empathy in each and every situation and remain respectful to patients of all ages and love helping those who can’t help themselves . ”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, assessing basic vital signs, nanny care ,catheter care , pressure care and wound monitoring.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Taking care of them knowing that my service will make an impact in their lives and their funny stories.”

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

”My best day was when I was chosen from my shift as a best care giver amongst my colleagues.”.

Nomakhaya

Date Of Birth: 08 August 1994

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Spending time with my family

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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”

Pearl

Date Of Birth: March 29, 1993

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English, Xhosa and Zulu

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am very passionate about caring for my patients and I am very loving, this makes it easier for me to relate to the patients because of empathy.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in physical disability care, palliative care, catheter care, pressure care, assessing basic vital signs, mental disability care and dementia care”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“When I get to know more about them, their cultures and the great stories they always tell.”

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

”I once performed CPR on a patient and the patient recovered quickly and got well.”

Shirley

Date Of Birth: 05 June 1975

City: Motherwell, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Zulu

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling

Personality type: Entertainer: outgoing, spontaneous, and bubbly

What makes you a good caregiver?

“My job is my passion, and I have worked in different personal care capacities, I’m a compassionate individual who enjoys providing exceptional care to different people of all ages.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“ With experience in frail care facilities, Nurture Health Aurora Rehabilitation Facility, and private care through CareChamp, I have developed the skills to provide comprehensive support across various care needs. My expertise includes frail care, dementia and palliative care, post-operative and physical disability care, vital sign assessments, catheter and stoma care, PEG feeding, stroke and diabetic care, pressure care, wound monitoring, transferring assistance, basic oxygen therapy, and childcare."

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seeing them smile, taking care of and assisting the frail is a fulfilling experience for me.”

What personal values are most important to you?

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

Maurisha

Date Of Birth: December 5, 1989

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Cooking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I put my patients first in everything that I do. I always give them the best care, provide them love and show respect at all times .”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am most qualified in pressure care, relief care, checking basic vital signs, peg tube feeding, dementia care, wound monitoring and bed-making skills.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“They always treat me like family and this is because I always have a good relationship with whoever I look after”

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

”When I was appreciated by my patient who was in pain earlier the day but we ended up chatting and laughing about our stories.”

Sr Desiree

I graduated in 2005 as a Registered Nurse .I have started my working career at Tygerberg Hospital in 2006. I first started in the obstetric and gynae theater for about 3 months thereafter moved to the labour ward.

Tygerberg Hospital is a tertiary hospital and I have been exposed to different entities such as maternal ICU, High risk labour , antenatal and post natal ward.

I am very passionate about teaching and have been a presenter at Stellenbosch University as well as a clinical facilitator from Aug 2011 to 2013 to assist the advance and Basic midwifery students.

Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. This comprises of home care assessments and care plan creation as well as required nursing procedures, also ensuring to identify the best suitable caregiver(s) for our clients.

Vuyokazi

Date Of Birth: 30th June 1994

City: Uitenhage, Port Elizabeth

Languages: Xhosa and English

Hobbies: Family time

What makes you a good caregiver?
“Giving my patients the love they deserve and letting them know that they are in safe hands. I have a loving and nurturing personality and extremely patient and caring.”

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

“Everyday is considered as my best day at work as I love helping people in need of my care. Being able to bring a little light, happiness and relief to those in need really warms my heart.’’

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

“Taking care of my clients and making sure they are comfortable, giving them all my love and attention especially when assisting Palliative care patients.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It's the love and care I get to share with them and the amazing stories they tell, I get to hear their life experience and learn from it.”

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

“I am a very flexible person.”

Lulama J

Date Of Birth: 15 December 1985

City: Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth.

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading, Travelling

What makes you a good caregiver?

“According to me being a good caregiver involves a combination of qualities and skills. Including understanding and sharing the feelings of those in your care. The ability to remain calm and composed, being observant and flexible.”

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

“I am a good at problem solving, prioritizing tasks effectively. I am familiar with medical terminology, procedures and the ability to recognize health changes with my rehab experience.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I enjoy the stories, experiences and humor of seniors, their knowledge to share that broaden one's perspective.”

What personal values are most important to you?

“Patience, Integrity Empathy, compassion and communication skills.”

Sr Bukiwe

Date Of Birth: 19 August 1993

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, IsiXhosa

In 2019, I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery. I also completed a certificate in Advanced Clinical care.

My work experience includes being a Professional Nurse at Edameni Clinic. My extensive community service experience has refined my skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care, conducting home visits and assessments, developing and implementing individualised care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. This includes doing 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 Port Elizabeth.

Sr Ponello

Date Of Birth: 26 October 1997

City: Kabega Park, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, IsiXhosa, Zulu, Sesotho

In 2021, I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing. I also completed an advanced Diploma in HIV&AIDS management.

My work experience includes being a Professional Nurse at Greenacres Hospital, Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Health and Clinical Nurse Advisor at Aurum Institute.

Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. This includes doing 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 Port Elizabeth.

Esmerelda

Date Of Birth: 30 August 1994

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and spending time with family

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I am highly professional and dedicated, consistently prioritizing the needs of my patients and clients. I approach each task with the utmost care and commitment to excellence. I value honesty and strive to be attentive and responsive to every client's needs, ensuring that I am always available and reliable in fulfilling my duties.”

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, Assessing basic vital signs, Care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, Pressure care, Wound monitoring, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

I'm most excited about providing care for seniors and learning about their incredible life journeys. Understanding how they've overcome challenges and the lessons they've learned along the way is something I deeply appreciate.

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

“During my matric year in 2012, I volunteered for night shift duties at my local hospital. This experience gave me early exposure to caregiving and solidified my passion for helping others.”

Nicole D

Date Of Birth: July 5th, 1990

City: Despatch, Gqeberha

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Reading and Baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“Providing the best care to a patient. Treating them with respect.To make sure they are comfortable and at ease at all times.”

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

“I am most qualified in the areas of empathy, patience, kindness, respect, understanding of clients' needs, effective communication skills, dementia care, disability care, pressure care, wound care, mental disability care and basic vital sign checks all of which are crucial for providing comprehensive caregiving.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

‘‘Making them feel loved and at ease is key. I encourage their independence and make sure they're engaged so they never feel lonely.”

What values are most important to you?

“Compassion, honesty, and respect are fundamental to how I work. I believe in loyalty and always strive to respect others' privacy.’’

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Andiswa T

Date Of Birth: 03 August 1983

City: Port Elizabeth

Languages: English, Xhosa

Hobbies: Listening to music and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“I believe my effectiveness as a caregiver stems from my genuine compassion and nurturing nature. I genuinely enjoy caregiving and have accumulated valuable experience since starting in 2010, where I've cared for diverse patients facing various health challenges. This experience has enriched my understanding and skills in providing compassionate care.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
“I feel most qualified to provide care for seniors and I have experience in providing the following care: dementia care, physical disability care, mental disability care, palliative care, assessing basic vital signs, care of paraplegic and/or tetraplegic patients, catheter care, pressure care, wound monitoring, PEG insertion and feeding.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“ What excites me most about working with seniors is hearing their stories from long ago. I enjoy their company and cherish the conversations we have. Whether it's singing together, reading stories to lift their spirits when they're feeling down, or simply sharing moments of joy, connecting with seniors in this way brings me a lot of fulfillment..”

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

“One thing you might not know from my resume is that I'm naturally talkative and loving. I enjoy creating a joyful and peaceful atmosphere wherever I go, ensuring that people around me are laughing and feeling happy.”

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Thembakazi

Date Of Birth: March 21, 1988

City: Kwa Zakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“ I think patience and compassion are essential. This job requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations, and good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Mostly it needs endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks. I have all that and more.’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
” Over the years working in frail care facilities, Nurture Health Aurora | Rehabilitation Facility, and private clients through CareChamp, 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, PEG insertion and feeding, Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Pressure Care, Wound Care Monitoring, Transferring assistance, and Basic Oxygen Therapy assistance as well as childcare.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?

"Caring for individuals of all ages—seniors, children, and those recovering or with disabilities—builds compassion, patience, and adaptability. Supporting their daily needs fosters gratitude and fulfillment, making this a truly rewarding experience."

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

” I was introduced to a patient who had a stroke so she couldn't do anything, I changed her diet plan, and she started looking healthy and recovering she would wake me up every morning excited about doing exercises to improve her life and well-being. That made me realize I'm not just doing this because of employment I was born to look after seniors. ”

What personal values are most important to you?

" My core values are compassion, dedication, and family. I believe in treating every individual with empathy and respect, ensuring they feel supported and valued. My experience at Aurora Hospital has reinforced the importance of patience, trust, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I care for."

Nondumiso

Date Of Birth: February 12, 1966

City: Kwa Zakhele, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Xhosa

Hobbies: Cleaning and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver and childminder?

“ As a care giver and childminder , the most useful qualities are perseverance and kindness ,show wing compassion, understanding and empowerment towards elderly and individual people with special needs. To love and take care of my patients and also to be always available to them at any given time. ..’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver and childminder?
” I am more experienced in medication monitoring , child and baby care , frail care , companion care , dementia care, peg tube feeding and post-operative care.’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors and children?

“the opportunity to provide them with assistance, seeing them smile gives me a sense of purpose and hope.’’.

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

” It was the day I received an award as a best caregiver of the month, that strengthens my working relation more. ”

Tamryn

Date Of Birth: September 13, 2004

City: Schauderville, Port Elizabeth

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Hobbies: Cleaning and Singing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience ,kindness and being compassionate . I love helping others ,making a difference and I feel privileged to be able to make such a positive impact on the lives of my clients ..’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
” I am more experienced in medication monitoring , child and baby care , frail care , companion care , dementia care, peg tube feeding and post-operative care.’’

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“Seniors are amazing , their life stories , the love they give & everything in between support and offering friendship ’’.

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

” Every day , because what makes it special is that I am putting a smile on my patients faces & that's what makes it good seeing their excitement whenever I enter ”

Katiso

Date Of Birth: January 15, 1997

City: Daveyton Gauteng

Languages: English, IsiXhosa and IsiZulu

Hobbies: Reading and Dancing

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am very passionate about the skills I have and always show empathy to my clients. I pride myself in being a caregiver as I give out my love and help to those who need it the most”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am more experienced in frail care, dementia care, child care, checking vitals signs, catheter care, peg tube feeding, wound care, bed and bath care and medication monitoring..”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“It is FUN. When working with seniors, they have a true appreciation for those in their charge. I enjoy the stories, experiences and humor of the seniors that I do care for. They also enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment available that I provide.”

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

”When I was helping one of my senior clients who needed my help and also having those moments to talk about life - gave me joy to see them comfortable when they are around me..”

Nombulelo

Date Of Birth: September 28, 1979

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages :English and Xhosa

Hobbies: Hiking and spending time with loved ones

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ Empathy and ability to put myself in the shoes of the people I am taking care of. I always do my job with a smile on my face showing to the patient that I love what they do and should always feel comfortable around me.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”Dementia care, disability care, assessing basic vital signs, nanny care ,catheter care , pressure care , peg tube feeding, exercise and mobility assistance”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I am excited about working with the elderly because I have a genuine passion for it. I deeply care for them and treat them with respect and dignity.”

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

”It was when I performed my first bath experience, patient was very happy that I took them through whole process and they felt comfortable”.

Nomveliso

Date Of Birth: July 13, 1979

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern CAPE

Languages: English and IsiXhosa

Hobbies: Reading and Baking

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ I am a very hard working, a fast learner who is very dedicated and trustworthy. My patients take priority and I always ensure they are happy and well take care of at all times.’’

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am more experienced in wound monitoring ,assessing basic vital signs, catheter care ,peg insertion and feeding, dementia care and disability care.”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“I contribute to their wellbeing, it really gives me joy to see them well taken care of and happy due to my care and service. I also love it when we share stories .”

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

”It is always a good day for me one when I get praises for recommendations I have made based on my knowledge with the right medicine for my patients.”

Curvon

Date Of Birth: August 28, 1993

City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Hobbies: Fishing and Listening to music

What makes you a good caregiver?

“ What makes me a good caregiver is my ability to create a strong bond and understanding with the patients and my emotional attachment to the elderly.”

In what skills area do you feel most qualified to be a caregiver?
”I am more experienced in dementia care, child care ,frail care, bed and bath care , Alzheimer's care, cancer patient care, motor neuron disease care, checking vitals signs, catheter care, peg tube feeding, wound monitoring and medication monitoring..”

What makes you most excited about working with seniors?

“The joy of talking to them , having great conversation and being able to make a difference in their lives.”

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

”Everyday from my practical experience at the ‘‘home for the age ‘‘ was the best. Upon entering was a resident awaiting all the care workers greeting with a smile and passing by through the building and hearing the residents all excited gives me a good day knowing I'm doing my best to make them comfortable and understanding their needs...”