Meet Our Team
Diane Erasmus
Diane Erasmus originally trained as an environmentalist and has a Masters Degree in Environmental Management. After changing careers she worked as a live-in carer in the United Kingdom. She also has experience in caring for aged parents, both at a distance and full time in her own home over many years. Her experience includes managing clients with dementia in their homes, nursing bed-ridden patients, use of hoists and palliative care for the elderly. She has completed specific courses in home care for bedridden patients, end of life spiritual care, and bereavement counseling. She advocates for the rights of the elderly to remain independent in their homes, with the appropriate support.
Jenny Maclagan
Jenny has a diverse background, having worked as a sales representative/decorator, as a co-owner of an art and picture framing shop with contract work for businesses, and as an owner of ladies dress shop. She also has a few years of working in real estate, both residential and small holdings. She trained as a carer in the UK and worked with two agencies as a live-in carer, with return placements with one client.
Julie Meeser
Julie has a background in massage therapy and as an educational facilitator. She trained as a carer in the UK and has a Care Certificate qualification. She has five years’ experience working in the UK, returning to the same couple throughout that time. Her role was to provide personal care, oversee the administration of medication, prepare meals and maintain the household. Her role was also as a motivator and companion.
Heather Ryder
After spending many years as an office administrator, Heather decided to make a change to caring for the elderly. Her mother of 92 always commented on Heather’s compassion and patience with her and others – it is work that came naturally to her. She did a caring course in the UK in 2017 and has had constant bookings since then. Heather has experience working with dementia and Parkinsons, those who are bedridden, hoisting and general all round care for an elderly person.
Susan Fox
Sue is originally from the UK. After moving to South Africa, she worked fulltime in the corporate and academic world as a secretarial administrator and raised her family. She has worked for various agencies in the UK, doing both live in and other supportive care for the elderly. She has volunteered as a trauma & grief counsellor through the Connect Church, as a trauma counsellor at Diep River and Kirstenhof Police Stations and a bereavement counselor at St Luke’s Hospice.