I became a caregiver when I was eighteen years old, My boyfriend at the time was in a motorcycle wreck and broke his cervical spine (C4,5,6),resulting in quadriplegia. Married in 1983, we were determined to better my husband's circumstance. Continued Physical therapy, leg-brace walking, functional electrical stimulation therapy, handicap swimming lessons, and a new operational procedure (decompression surgery on the cervical spine with anterior/ posterior fusion). This is who I became. Today we are the proud grandparents of a beautiful baby boy. I like being a caregiver because I love people. I seem to never find myself at a loss of words in the presence of those who need my help. I am proud to be a part of what my husband and I have overcome throughout our many years together, I am a licensed CNA and a Physical therapy tech II. Having worked 4 years at a high level hospital for Hip and Knee replacement, I have experienced a very diverse cliental and have much to offer as a caregiver.
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.