What are your personality traits or expertise that help you be a great caregiver? I am a very caring person that loves working with the elderly community. I have been working with the elderly in some capacity since I was much younger. I enjoy listening to their different life stories. They have so much to share. What attracted you to being a caregiver? I find it easier to talk with older adults than the younger generation. My first job at age of 12 was with the elderly women in our community running errands for them. What do you enjoy most about being a caregiver? Watching their faces light up when they are talking is wonderful. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? I once had a teen client that would not talk to anyone. She would just sit in corner and stare at wall. It took an entire year of sitting with her and just chatting out loud before she finally spoke a word. That was a Beautiful day.
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.