I became a caregiver about 8 years ago and 1 of the main reasons was because of my niece who is special needs. I saw how much attention and care she needed just for her everyday routine and I knew from there I wanted to help more people like her. What makes me a good caregiver is that I'm not shy and I know how to start a conversation with just about anyone. I feel like it's important to have great communication skills when coming to people because a lot of elderly at the end of the day just want someone to talk to and make them feel comfortable. I enjoy helping my residents with their day to day life because even though you do something so small for them, they are so grateful. It just goes to show that a little goes a very long way.
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.