I grew up dreaming of becoming a nurse. In high school I enrolled in a program for Nurse Assistant where I enjoyed clinical. (Unfortunately I did not test, therefore I just have course completion but no certification.) My clinical portion of the class was at 2 facilities one I worked with multiple diseases and disorders and the other was strictly dementia and Alzheimer's residents. My heart went out to everyone. I loved the stories the residents would tell me about the life they lived before. I was saddened to see how little support they had, with most of their families busy living their own lives, so I decided I would be a little piece of their family. And ever since, I've wanted nothing more than to help and care for people with limitations and disabilities whom no longer have a fair chance at living a comfortable life. I currently work through a company that provides in home services for clients who need 24 hour care. Which I couldn't love any more!
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.