I became a caregiver because this was the first job available for me in the US ,which I am capable of doing since I took care of my father with Alzheimers for two years. What I like about being a caregiver is the fulfillment of being able to reach out and assist elderly people in need, like my father. If I make them smile , I feel good. If the client's family is happy with how I work I feel good too. For me, saving one client from choking is an achievement. I was able to apply the Heimlich maneuver I learned from First Aid. During my nine years of being a caregiver I have handled a number of life saving 911 calls for emergencies like seizures, bleeding and sob cases . I have been a caregiver for 9 years now. I am a cerified RCFE administrator for 6 beds. I have a daughter who is going to college soon so I need a better paying job to help her with her studies.
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.