1.There was a need of caregivers on the day I applied for a job in an agency. 2.Its very hands on and self-fulfilling.It taught me things I thought I did not have like patience and perseverance. 3.For me,It was taking care of an elderly who became more like a family to me.Took care of until the very last breath. 4.I am a single parent who's child is already in college,been working as a caregiver full time for the last 15 years.I believe that caregiving is a very noble job and that not everyone can be one.I have enjoyed working as a caregiver and has been a very good career for me.
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.