I became a caregiver starting out to help a family friend. Because I went to school for medical assisting and could not find a career in that, I thought caregiving would be the next best thing. What I like about caregiving is the bond, the connection you build with a potential client. Many of the elderly are being taken advantage of and to prevent that, you need to find someone that is trustworthy as well as reliable. My personal achievement that is currently a work in progress is going back to school to pursue a nursing career. I am proud of what I have accomplished career wise because of the people I have come to know and love. I am proud of the person that I have become and the patience I have for this particular career.
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.