Until recently, being a caregiver had not really been a conscious choice as a career because in some fashion or another; I have been a caregiver for the majority of my life. There have been positions that have had monetary compensation, such as my current position, while some positions have been on a volunteer basis. An example of volunteer caregiving was when a friend of mine had back surgery, a few years ago. For several weeks, I assisted her with the majority of her activities of daily living such as: bathing, ambulating, housekeeping, meal preparation as well as transporting her to medical appointments and communicating on her behalf with her medical providers. I enjoy people. Being a caregiver is a win-win situation, where I am providing a service and have opportunity to meet new people. I have the ability to provide quality companionship and caregiving regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or orientation. I take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment for my clients and will perform light housekeeping duties. Caregiving provides me with the satisfaction of making a positive difference. Helping someone to walk after a surgery, assisting with range of motion exercises, or simply playing cards with my client; these examples are just a few ways that I can show compassion and caring for others. These accomplishments are examples of what makes me feel successful at the end of the day. The personal achievement that I am most proud of is earning my Bache
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.