Being a caregiver comes from within. I became a caregiver when I moved to Madera, Ca. My fathers side of the family had residential care facilities and I was introduced to the residents and throughout the years and with daily interaction, we formed a connection. As I got older I began caring for them by staying over night, prepared dinner, assisted and gave baths, administered medication, kept rooms clean and well organized, escorted and transported to various appointments. I enjoy being a caregiver because I've been around individuals who really need help and once you help it just lights up their day. Seeing someone smiling is the best gift. It makes me feel as if I'm doing something right. A personal achievement that I'm proud of is being able to help my own mother in times of discouragement and she telling me, "I know I can always count on you." Being a mother of 3 little girls, I live to nurture and love those girls as well as keep them safe. I don't do it because its my job, but because I want to and I do it with no effort. I believe it's the same way with a resident.
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.