I became a caregiver many years back when my older sister was getting her nursing degree. From then on I worked at rehabs, nursing homes, private care & hospital. I enjoy what I do and I do believe if you don't have the heart for this kind of job it's definitely not for you. I always said if I wrote a book about all I have cared for I would be famous. I enjoy the fellowship to care for the elderly. Behind each health issue they were just like me at one point. They were someone. When I sit to hear their stories it touches me. Now they have to rely on someone everyday. I feel that when an elderly is happy then I know i have done my job well for that day.
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.
2. Uniquely affordable: as an online caregiver network with low overhead and zero markups on caregiver pay, our prices are up to 50 percent less than traditional senior care agencies.
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.
4. Peace of mind: in-home caregivers are background checked and technology-enabled to give you visibility and transparency in the home. Our app provides GPS clock-ins clock-outs, real-time secure messaging, and personalized digital care plan.