In a way, I've always been a caregiver. I used to care for my great grandmother who sadly passed away this past Christmas. I like to think of myself as someone who loves people. I like to help those in need. What helps me be a great caregiver is my empathy. To care for those who took once took care of us. Since I was emotionally-close to my great grandmother, I would never want anyone to treat her bad. That's why I care for my patients the same way I care for those I love. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is the smiles on the patient's faces at the end of the day. Sometimes a client's kids don't often have the time to spend time with their parents and can leave the parents a bit deserted. And all the patient needs is someone to spend time with them and just be a good company. And when I provide this to my the clients I have worked with, and I get to see their faces at the end of the day when I give my goodbye... that makes me happy.
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.