I became a caregiver because when I was younger my grandmother had taken ill and she had an aid that would take care of her seeing the way she cared for her was so profound to me. She not only helped her but help us as a family. I knew this was what I wanted to do. Had other jobs through the years but have come to realize that being a caregiver is what I am meant to do. I love being a caregiver because I am able to help someone have a better quality of life by supporting motivating, and encouraging all with care and compassion. A personal achievement that I am proud of is I had a client who had at least 8 companions in a month they all left because she was tough as they would say. I was given this assignment and yes she was tough but I was able to help her realize that I was there to help her it took a while but once she realized that I was going to be there and had here best interest at heart things got much better. I was with her for 2 and half years. I feel I am a great caregiver because I am very passionate about what I do.
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.