When individuals think of becoming a caregiver, they think of taking care of an old person but it's more to it. It's being able to provide and care for someone's mom or dad. Someone's grandma or grandpa. Being able to satisfy the elderly's needs and make them feel safe at all times which is what attracted me to being a caregiver. I get satisfaction with seeing my patient comfortable and happy. My personal traits include being patient ,compassionate, and attentive. I enjoy being able to work with the elderly and put my communication and empathy skills to use. Getting to empathize and communicate with the elderly would be what I most definitely enjoy about being a caregiver. One of my biggest achievements i am proud of is being able to meet an elderly at my job named Mia. She was at a really bad place in her life where she was left with no family. I was able to be a helping shoulder where she had someone to listen to her and help her get through her problems. A week before she passed away she gave me the only possession that she owned which was her ring. She said I was the only person who ever sat with her and listened. I felt beyond satisfied knowing I was able to help someone and be a friend.
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.