I started my caregiving career in 2003 by joining IHSS and caring for a 96 year old woman so she could live on her own.Then I was hired by Las Trampas Inc. in Lafayette, CA to care for the Developmentally Delayed and Intellectually Challenged Adults in their homes. I thought it was such an amazing thing to do for someone...to help them keep there freedom and independence. I love being a caregiver because it is a act of kindness and it makes everyone involved feel great. I am so proud of myself for all the lives that I have enriched. I am a mother of a child that requires a special way of doing things, I have a understanding and the training to help and teach.
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.