Working with the elderly can be a tough and an emotional job. If you don't have motivation, patience, empathy and compassion, right skills, then you are not suited for the job. I was inspired being a caregiver when my beloved mother was diagnosed with cancer. I was in college at the time, completed a 2 year degree in education. But everything changed after my mother passed away. I wasn't interested in teaching but strongly had empathy and compassion in helping the elders or a loved one in need. Throughout my many years of experiences, working in a facility as a caregiver, CNA and a medication technician, I appreciated life even more by caring for someone else and being able to provide them the care they need.
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.