My first caregiving job was with my two kids and my husband. I always made sure that they were taken care of. I also helped take care of both of my grandparents that raised me. I started working in the medical field when my kids started school. I worked as a phelobotomist for 12 yrs, lab asstant and a small doctors office as a nurse, and ran the lab. My husband had major back surgery in 2007 and I had to quit work and take care of him. When he got better I stayed with stage 4 bone cancer lady, bed rest until she passed. I have stayed with 5 others plus my mom that lived with us. I love being able to help people that need help. I have always done more that I was asked, that is just me. When I see something that needs to be done I will ask first and then do. All the people I have taken care of through the years have passed away. I have tried a few others jobs but this is what I want to go back to. Helping people is what I am good at.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
CareLinx home care services include housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, exercise, companionship and more. Compared to traditional agencies, our caregiver services include four distinct advantages.
1. Preferred, high-quality care: CareLinx customers prefer our care over competitors’ by a factor of 10 to 1. You get to choose and interview the caregiver, resulting in a better match and higher quality care.
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3. Care advocates: our direct-hire model gives caregivers higher wages and flexible schedules, and consumers low prices. Everyone gets a better quality of life.
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