AIMS & Objectives
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We offer skilled support to enable our communities to achieve their optimum state of health and well-being.
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Treat all people supported by us and all people who work here with respect at all times.
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Uphold the human and citizenship rights of all who work and visit here and of all Service Users.
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Support individual choice and personal decision-making as the right of all Service Users.
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Respect and encourage the right of independence of all Service Users.
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We recognize the individual uniqueness of Service Users, staff and visitors, and treat them with dignity and respect at all times. Respect individual requirement for privacy at all times and treat all information relating to individuals in a confidential manner.
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We recognize the individual need for personal fulfilment and offer individualized & programmed meaningful activities to satisfy that need of Service Users and staff.
Our Support Objectives
The service aims to:
Respect & Dignity
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Treat all people supported by us and our staff with respect at all times.
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Uphold the human and citizenship rights of all who work and visit here and of all Service Users.
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Respect and encourage the right of independence of all Service Users.
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Respect individual requirement for privacy at all times and treat all information relating to individuals in a confidential manner.
Skilled Support
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Offer skilled support to enable people to achieve their optimum state of health and well-being.
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Support individual choice and personal decision-making as the right of all Service Users.
Community & Staff Upliftment
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Promote and recognize the individual uniqueness of Service Users, staff and visitors, and treat them with dignity and respect at all times.
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Recognize the individual need for personal fulfilment and offer individualized programs of meaningful activity to satisfy that need of Service Users and staff.
Our Staff Team
The staff allocated to support you will be chosen in order to match their skills with your needs, and also to minimise travelling distances in order to promote good time attendance. In addition to the direct support staff the Registered Manager works 40 hours per week, most of which should be in addition to the levels displayed. In certain circumstances the manager may be included within the staffing levels described. Staffing levels may be changed at the discretion of the Manager if there are particular needs. Care, support & voluntary staff work on a rota system which ensures that the service is staffed by the appropriate number and skill mix, including weekends and public holidays. New employees are inducted within 12 weeks of employment. We manage and train our employees with the aim that all of our volunteers, support & carers are offered the opportunity to upgrade their level of education & achieve a national certificate working with other local service providers. We provide the training appropriate to our service, for example Food Hygiene safety standards, for food handlers. Health and safety matters, data protection and confidentiality, GBV related concerns and simple drugs and alcohol awareness for young people, adults and our community’s protection take paramount in our services, regardless of age, sex, skin colour and lifestyle chosen. We chose to remain non-judgmental deliberately and always.
Lindi Khumalo
CEO & Founder .
Ntombenhle Ndlovu
Treasurer
Mr Sifiso Nxele
Secretary & Marketing Manager
Andrew
Cross
Board member
Founders’ Profile of Lindiwe Khumalo
I have 26 years’ experience as a qualified nurse. Over the years, I have supported and cared for elderly with dementia, teenagers and adults with physical and learning disabilities, forensic history, schizophrenia, eating disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders resulting in self-harming behaviors. I have worked for small privately owned establishments, NHS and 10 years at St Andrews Healthcare, which is a Special Mental Healthcare hospital. In the UK. Being a deputy nurse manager, night charge nurse and care home manager allowed me to build on my skills and passion in developing others and self professionally and personally. It has also taught me to reflect in my practice and develop more skills through supporting the vulnerable. I am a very driven and ambitious person naturally thus leading me to commit myself to gaining a qualification in Practice Leadership & Education. I am a strong believer in coaching and facilitating community-based learning with the aim of getting the best out of each and every one to live a fulfilling life and have the optimum quality of life
I am also an experienced, proud mother of three independent young adults, two sons and a daughter. They all live abroad in the UK. I am a loving wife to my husband, Andy Cross. I am a family lover and my family and my community play a big role to propel my life purpose.
Name: Ms. Doris Lindiwe Khuzwayo
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma:
Practice Education Level 7 completed in September 2017 University of Northampton
Modules Completed:
1. Learning Facilitation and assessment in work-based environment
2. The Facilitation of Inter-professional
3. Practice Learning in the work-place
4. Quality assurance in work-based education
5. Managing Advance Professional Practice
6. Research, philosophy & study design
7. Turning Visions into practice.
Registered Managers’ Award, 2008 Oxford shire, County Council
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science, 1995 University of Zululand, South Africa, achieved in 1995.
Qualified in:
General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health & Psychiatric Nursing.
Our Care Services
Health & Disability Support
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Autistic individuals and parents struggling to live with such individuals and a diagnosis.
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Individuals presenting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – including Emotional dysregulation.
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Anyone who has had a Stroke requiring support to adjust in the community.
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Visual Impairment support of any assessment needs to learn new and use acquired coping strategies.
Event Highlights
Stay updated with our recent and upcoming community initiatives, dedicated to supporting independence and dignity for everyone we serve.
Upcoming Events
Ngwenamaphethelo Senior Citizens Christmas Awareness DaySat, 19 DecNgwelezane Community Hall- Schools Drugs & awarenessTue, 12 MayKhombindela High School
Richards Bay Street family membersFri, 27 MarRichards Bay
Visitor Feedback & Reviews
Voices from our community sharing their experiences with Blessings Care Services events.
"We sisi sbonge kakhulu mfoh umsebenzi eniwenzile omuhle kanjeyana...yaz mina ngibona kukhulunywa ngomama Khuzwayo kanti kushiwo wena cc bkt, kwande lapho nithathe khona cc ."
Community Elder
"Awu!! sibongile bakithi sadla saphuza sashaywa nawumoya nje sengathi kungaqhubeka bakithi, ubenamaholidi amahle nomndeni wakho bakithi sibuye sibonane ngelinye ilanga cc."
Community Elder
"Lindi and Andy thank you so much for such a wonderful day for the senior citizens. Thanks for your dedication and courage. God bless you all. Gogo was happy."
Community Elder
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Community Feedback & Reviews
Our main goal is to build a stronger present and a brighter future, without allowing the past to define who we are—because we are worthy of better.
"The support provided for my father after his stroke was life-changing. They truly respect the independence of everyone they serve."
— J. Mthiyane
"Professional, dedicated, and always caring. Blessings Care is a true asset to our township. Exceptional service every day."
— G. Sisulu
"The community outreach events are informative and supportive. It is great to see heart-led experts helping young adults."
— L. Ndlovu
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