I have been a caregiver/companion since 2005. At that time there were no office jobs available as we endured a recession at that time. Since working with the various agencies, I grew to enjoy my work with seniors as their companion or caregiver. Most of them felt the same about me. Presently I have a client in Oak Brook who does not want anyone else as a caregiver and she always buys me coffee 2 or 3 times per week when we visit the cafe. That's very kind of her. My one client that I had for about 4 years, I was able to help her get her childrens book self-published in 2007. She had always wanted to get her book she wrote in 8th grade published, but didn't know how. She was extremely thrilled when it was finally published. It is always very interesting to hear stories and past history from senior clients. They have much to offer if you will only listen.
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.