I became a caregiver because I grew up with my grandparents. When I was 13 my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He fought it, but eventually it came around again when I was 16. Things turned to the worst and he was bed rested. I took care of him for 3 years seeing that my grandma couldn't do much and we wanted him home not in a hospital. After he passed, I thought about a career in something I know in love. Helping people who can't help themselves. I love being able to offer companionship. Just talking to someone can brighten their day up. I am mostly proud of being able to put others needs before my own. I was offered a full scholarship ship to the University of Arizona, I didn't take it that year because my grandpa was so sick.
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.