I got a start living with my grandmother when she lived alone. I assisted her by doing indoor and outdoor chores, grocery shopping, laundry and most importantly being a companion. I enjoyed doing this work that made it possible for her to stay in her home. After her leaving, I was drawn to seek out work in Homecare agencies or private duty to also assist people in staying in their homes. I am 61 now and still working for 2 Homecare organizations. Looking back, my greatest achievement was finding my wonderful wife and raising a family. This has helped me to be very patient and accepting of people and situations. I am friendly, and enjoy conversation and sharing stories.
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.