As a child l always wanted to take care of people. Getting accepted into Health Careers in 2007 my freshman year of high school was my first step. In 2010 I passed my written and hands on skills testing and received my nursing assistant certification in Massachusetts. I started working as a CNA at the age of 17 in a long term care facility. I continued working with Alzheimer's residents on a specialized unit until I was about 22 years old. I made the switch from long term care facilities to home care. I have also worked as an activity assistant with eledelrt residents. Assisting people with their ADLs is a very rewarding feeling. Getting to meet new people and hear all of their amazing stories is definitely one of the best parts of being a caregiver. Knowing that you can make someone's day better just by stopping by to assistance them makes my day better!
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.