I became a caregiver because I'm a compassionate person, I love taking care of people especially elderly people. What I like about being a caregiver is the joy it brings to my heart, the connection i make with each person, and knowing they have someone who cares and wants to help. An achievement I am proud of is knowing I was able to help someone in need. Also I have been working in caregiver for more than nine years. I'm married and I have five children. The reason I wanted to be a caregiver is because of my grandmother. She lived with me while she was sick and diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite this unfortunate disease, I felt it was time to give back for all her years of care and dedication of love towards me. She planted the seed of compassion, love and respect for others in my heart. I give thanks for being able to take care of her during her last few days. After she passes away I am devoted to prepare myself professionally to help others.
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.