I started work as a Caregiver in 2008. I left my full time job to care for my sick mother who had just been hospitalized and needed full time care at home. This was the turning point in my career. After mom got better and stronger, I decided to continue work in this field and I became a live in Caregiver caring for Seniors with Demetria/Alzheimer and stroke for awhile until I was able to do the CNA program in San Jose in 2012. After attaining my certificate, I moved on to other areas of care including care for paraplegic and quadriplegics, cancer patients and hospice care. I have loved all my experiences over the years and though some may have been more challenging than others, I remained positive. Most importantly, my work as a Caregiver has taught me so much about basic human kindness, love, patience, humility, self control, and perseverance and it's a feeling that brings peace to my heart.
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.