I have been a caregiver all of my adult life, over 30 years. I was the oldest grandchild in my family and TRUELY loved being around my grandparents. I love to hear stories about what life was like "in the old days". I love to learn from my elderly clients - 1 client years ago taught me how to crochet. I enjoy helping elderly & disabled clients be as independent as they can/want to be. I love to cook and learn/collect recipes. I've worked in several caregiving settings - nursing homes, in-home hourly & live-in, and teaching assistant. I don't like working in nursing homes because there's no time for one-on-one. I have 1 year of RN training, am a certified Medical Assistant, was a CPR & 1st aid instructor and an EMT. I also have hospice experience.
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.