Rent a Daughter

Are you in need of a daughter – Someone who will complete tasks for you, just like a loving daughter would? Are you, an elderly person, friend, or a parent, etc … requiring some form of assistance? I’m offering my very personal service as Rent a Daughter in the Cape Town southern suburbs, Cape Peninsula areas.

I am a well-traveled, well-read, artist / designer, with a bubbly, caring personality, who would like to offer my services to anyone requiring any form of assistance, including various forms of business assistance, and as an aide and companion to the elderly.

During Covid-19, many individuals have found themselves in a very isolated and/or lonely place. I could bring joy and companionship to their lives. I would willingly step into that role, … like a real daughter would.

I am therefore seeking to assist two groups:

• Anyone requiring assistance, love and/or care
• Family and friends of the elderly, who do not live in Cape Town, and would like someone to step in to provide their special loved ones with the support they require

SERVICES OFFERED, but not limited to:

• Short-term, non-medical live-in care
• Companionship
• Transport
• Basic admin / errands, etc
• Celebrations
• Relocating / downsizing assistance
• Other tasks (see list below)

SHORT TERM, NON-MEDICAL CARE

This Rent a Daughter service is offered to those who require post-op care, or, for some reason, need assistance for a short period of time to get back on their feet and independent again. It could be a hip, or knee replacement, or some other kind of other post-op care.

If you are worried about leaving your parent unattended while you go on vacation, I would also be happy to granny, or grandpa-sit while you’re away. I am not a nurse, but a gentle, caring and attentive person.

• Monitor the patient’s progress:
• – make sure that they take their medication correctly
• – follow doctor’s & physiotherapist’s programs
• Support if they feel weak and vulnerable
• Support and call for professional assistance (if required) in case of an emergency (e.g a fall).
• Prepare delicious, healthy meals and treats
• Light housekeeping
• Create an environment which is conducive to a speedy and happy recovery
• Available daily (9am – 4pm), or 24 hours (10am – 10am). Live in periods (maximum 2 weeks shifts). I have another experienced companion/carer to alternate the shifts.

COMPANIONSHIP

Regular visits will give the individual something to look forward to, whether it’s once or twice a week, or once a month. These visits could bolster mental wellness. I am, if requested, also able to provide feedback to family about the mental and physical well-being of their loved one; and monitor general cleanliness of their clothing, linen and home.

These visits could include:

• Tea & chats
• Read books or newspapers aloud
• Basic manicure and/or pedicure
• Record family history together
• Record and make old family recipes together
• Take flowers, treats, suduko books, etc, on behalf of the family

• Crafts
• Art lessons
• Games, cards, puzzles, etc
• Travel companion (local & international)
• And more

TRANSPORT

I have my Professional Driving Licence (PrDP licence). I have a small, clean, reliable vehicle and am able to provide transport, support and companionship to any of the following:

• Excursions (Kirstenbosch, restaurants, galleries, Cape Point, events, etc)
• Medical appointments
• Hairdresser / barber
• Friends / restaurants
• Shopping
• Attorneys
• Library, etc

BASIC ADMIN & MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE, and ERRANDS

Whether it be the stress of finding parking, or confusion created by too many choices, the elderly often feel more comfortable if they have someone to support them by either doing errands for them, or accompanying them on these errands:

• Shopping, post office, dry cleaning, etc
• Collection or deliveries
• Organise hairdos and / cuts at home (and supervising while the stylist is there)
• Organise chiropodist, etc at home (and supervising while service provider is there)
• Paying bills
• Filing
• Mail processing
• Basic computer assistance (WhatsApp, Skype, online shopping etc)
• Organise and monitor service providers, such as:
• – handyman services
• – plumbers / electricians
• – painters
• – gardens services
• – domestic cleaners, etc

CELEBRATIONS

Whether support is required for the elderly to find gifts, or arrange a celebration for a loved one, or you wish to arrange something special for your family member, I am able to help:

• Gift shopping
• Gift wrapping
• Buying and/or putting up seasonal decorations
• Arrange a special treat, excursion, or get-to-gether for your parent, or elderly friend’s birthday or Christmas, etc
• Buy a personalised gift & cake and drop it off, and stay for tea, etc

RELOCATING or DOWNSIZING

Moving is a daunting task for anyone, but especially for the elderly. Rent a Daughter is able to provide support and assistance in a calm, organised and empathic manner to help move from one home to another. Please note that regular RAD rates do not apply for packing up or unpacking a home. Please get a separate quote for this particular service.

Moving-Out Assistance:

• Cancelling of phones, wifi, garden services, etc
• ‘Change of address’ admin
• Sorting and de-cluttering (piles to charity, to sell, or to dump, etc)
• Arranging storage of goods, if necessary
• Making inventories
• Packing boxes, if required
• Getting quotes for movers, if required
• Project managing the day-of-move
• Arranging cleaners / sub-contractors to clean & touch up ‘old’ house, etc

Moving-In Assistance:

• Ordering phones, wifi, garden services, etc
• Ensuring ‘new’ residence is clean & painted, etc before day of move-in
• Be present when furniture arrives and assist with the arrangement thereof
• Unpacking goods
• Hanging pictures
• Making beds
• Stocking the fridge, etc

OTHER TASKS OFFERED:

• Short-term business assistance (eg B&B’s, expos, events, etc)
• Design assistance (graphic or interior)
• Bereavement / funeral assistance, etc
• Dog walking
• House and/or pet sitting / pet ‘babysitting’
• Very light housekeeping (wiping down surfaces / light vacuuming)
• Light gardening (weeding / planting)

RATES

Rates are valid as of 1st Jan, 2024 and are subject to change without notice.

REGULAR RAD TRIPS

MONDAY to FRIDAY

• R 315 – 1st hour – or part thereof
• R 200 – Per hour thereafter – or part thereof
• R1000 – 5 hours (pre-booked between 9am and 4pm)

WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• R 475 – 1st hour – or part thereof
• R 300 – Per hour thereafter – or part thereof
• R1485 – 5 hours (pre-booked between 9am – 4pm)

EXTRAS

• RAD duties outside of regular hours will be charged at a higher rate
• No travel charge, if entire trip, incl chauffeuring, is less than 20kms. Homebase: Victoria Hospital
• Any additional kilometres are charged at R6.00/km

LIVE-IN CARING (short term) – NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESENT

MONDAY to FRIDAY

• R1400 – 10am – 10am / 24 hour (min 3 days)

WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• R1900 – 10am – 10am / 24 hour

Please Note:

• All carer’s meals to be supplied by client
• All extra kilometres, during stay, are charged at R6.00/km
• Carer to get 90 minutes off during each afternoon

Prices do not include the following:

• Entry fees on excursions (Cape Point, etc – for both of us), etc
• Restaurant food & drink (for both of us), etc
• Art and craft materials, etc
• Books, magazines, stationery, etc
• Gifts, flowers, etc
• Nail polish and other grooming products, etc
• Client’s shopping. etc
• All travel companion costs, etc

CONTACT RENT A DAUGHTER: Kim Watermeyer

• info@kimwatermeyer.co.za
• 079 343 5953
• www.facebook.com/RentaDaughter

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TESTIMONIALS:

“Thank you so much Kim for all your assistance after my right knee replacement. For all the driving to and from the doctors and hospital, for doing my shopping, helping me with my exercises, making my coffee, for all the delicious meals, reading and chatting to me, making me comfortable, cheering me up during those moments when I was feeling down and alone, helping me with the feeding and looking after my pug and giving him lots of much needed love and care (he will love you forever – thank you – it really meant so much knowing you were treating him like a prince). I highly recommend your services.” – Gail Tyler (Wynberg)

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“Kim provides a caring service which I was so grateful for when she helped with my mum when I couldn’t be there for her. Most appreciated.” – Siobhan Evans (Meadowridge)

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“Kim provided me with wonderful care after my horrendous fall. I had a brain bleed and an emergency hip replacement. Kim watched over me, prepared my meals, and kept me company when I needed it. She has a great sense of humour. She’s very helpful, caring and a delight to have around. I would absolutely recommend her.” – Jill (Noordhoek Manor Retirement Village)

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