I believe this movement has sprung out of a situation and need in South Africa. Overcrowded hospitals, short staffed and over worked nurses. Home Based Carers (HBC) are trained locally by qualified personnel for basic health care in their area. They are very valuable grassroots workers who do voluntary work in their geographic area. They are 'home based' and visit the homes where there is a need. Basic health care is given, improving basic hygiene and where deemed necessary, referring to clinic, welfare or hospice.
Our HBCs are also on the lookout for children in need of care or referral to our creche. We have 22 HBCs who work shift at our hospice - Enduduzweni = Place of Care. They are hand-picked from the larger group who service the municipality. Yes, they are volunteers but, they receive a small monthly compensation from the Project. These ladies are continually being offered workshops to upgrade them, more specifically by a Rotary member who is a professional nurse who trains nurses in geriatric care. They come walking to work from near and far, some have to ride the bus that comes by three times a day. Unfortunately, they are not in uniform. We have supplied aprons only. WHAT I WOULD LIKE is to start a specific fund-raising for these dedicated and wonderful workers. They should be recognised and visible and appreciated by wearing a uniform they can be proud of! This means skirt and blouse, shoes and stockings and maybe a hat. Will you help out? Use the hospice tab and mark your contribution "HBC uniforms" Thank You! Astrid
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