I am currently working on my RN. I always had a soft spot for the elderly. It has been said that there's something about me having a soothing way of making people comfortable. I have been a caregiver since 2002 as a job but I started taking care of family members when I was in high school; my great grandmother until she was 105 and my aunt who had cancer. I have experience with stroke patients, post surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Cerebral palsy, and other diseases and hospice care. I give support in activities of daily living providing the best care I could give to a loved one. I can drive for activities, medical appointments and errands. I enjoy taking walk with them and can whip up a healthy gourmet meal! Yes an added bonus is that I am a very good cook. :)
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.