I became a caregiver for a friend of the family after she had a stroke. I worked my regular job then helped her in the evening. I helped her do the things she could no longer do herself. Most of all I helped her keep her dignity. I found this to be very rewarding. I moved to New York and worked for People Inc. This is an agency that has group homes for the disabled. I worked with individuals ranging in age 15-85. Assisting them as needed in all areas of daily living. My duties included administering medication, proper hygiene, cleaning, cooking, shopping and transportation. I enjoyed this job and feel the individuals taught me as much as I taught them. I am proud of the relationships I have with the people I have served. I recently moved back to California from New York to be with family. My mother is 92 and I want to spend time with her.
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.