Home based care caregivers at the centre of Redumetse Care of Aged Zone 2 were pampered with self- care goodie bags to applaud their contribution and work for serving the community of Diepkloof.
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The thanksgiving initiated by Pelican Light Foundation aimed to recognise the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) which was established in 2012 offering home care services to bed-ridden and semi-frail elders from the age of 60 years and above.
“We are here to recognise and give support this Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) of dedicated caregivers who on daily basis go door to door and give care to the elderly persons of our community.
“These are our unsung heroes, we see and value their contribution to the wellbeing of Diepkloof,” said Daniel Boshomane, founder of the Diepkloof based NPO.
“The founder added that they wanted to thank the organisation for serving the community with pride and dignity.
“The work they do is not easy and requires an act of selflessness, and patient and having the heart to deal with dire circumstances.
“They give good service in making sure that hey leave in a clean and health environment, tendering to their needs with little pay and sometimes hard working conditions- often travelling long distance by foot changing other people’s life.”
Boshomane further called on government to come in and do more in recognising such organisations and direct more resources and funds for the sustainability of such community organisations.
The NGO currently has 13 caregivers and some of the services rendered by the NGO include treating bed sores, bed bathing, wound dressing, diaper changing, cleaning and assisting with access to local health care services such as following up on treatment and medical documents.
Julie Xaba, Project Manager and former care giver for three years at the NGO expressed gratitude citing the gesture would go a long way for the stuffers.
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“We are happy that someone is recognising our work. It is not very often that we get visitors who are here to surprise us and cater to making sure that we too are appreciated.
“In the field we come across all kinds of heart wrenching situations and traumas, so we are indebted to such organisations as we know the impact of today will go a long way in boosting stuff morale,” Xaba told the publication.
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