When I was a child I used to visit the neighborhoods young at heart, I remember how much joy simple conversation could bring to their faces. I have seen people who hadn't smiled in years out of sheer loneliness brighten up and laugh when told a joke or by just being asked to tell their life's stories or share a recipe. When I was fresh out of high school I stayed with a woman who had mid-staged dementia, after she fell and hurt her arm and shoulder and we both got over our initial embarrassment I would help her bathe, dress, comb her hair and prepare her meals. Seeing how much these people appreciated simple help and companionship touched something in me and I want the chance to be there for others in their time of need. I have no professional training, everything I have done has been on a voluntary basis and straight from the heart. I am learning how to cook based on dietary needs.
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.