To be helpful, and because I loved her, I started helping my grandmother with daily needs. She paid me for the help. We had so much fun and I realized that it didn't feel like work because we were taking care of her everyday things. Later, as my dad's memory was declining with Alzheimer's disease, I stepped in regularly to provide respite for my mom. I learned so much and was glad to assist. These were key motivators for learning about and working with senior adults. I took a class in therapeutic recreation that taught alot about physical and mental needs of seniors. I value learning, but even more, I value the relationships made from helping. Part of my personality wants to have fun, always. So, while providing basic needs, I hope to bring levity and happiness to the lives of my clients. If we eat, we chat. If we drive, we sing. If we take on a task, we make time to enjoy life too. I love my work.
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.