One of my older sisters became a quadriplegic after an accident and I learned to care for her, I found I had a knack for it. Additionally, I worked in an Alzheimers facility for a year and discovered I have a huge soft spot for seniors. I truly enjoyed assisting them and dealing with their issues and concerns - if I could give them a smile, it was a successful day. I went home every day feeling satisfied and that I had (for at least a small portion of their day) made a positive difference in their lives. I have learned that giving is something that makes me feel whole. May sound corny but it's true. I have worked in many industries but none as rewarding as when I worked in the Alzheimers community,
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.