
I entered into caregiving as there was a direct need in my family. Both of my parents were ill. I cared for my mother for 5 yrs. who had RA. It was all very natural for me as I was expected to help my family as I was growing up & was around many elderly people who I grew fond of. I feel I'm quite patient, have good judgement, domestic, listen well, have a compassionate disposition & am strong & healthy for my age. Many of my clients are younger or similar age so I relate well. I feel that I'm a good match for the seniors & I enjoy uplifting them & getting involved in whatever they take interest in. Probably one of my most rewarding assignments was working with a woman who had been an artist & since I am of the same mindset I created art therapy sessions for her which were invaluable for an Alzhimiers patient. I also continued my caregiver position even though the wife expired as I was so well recognized in the home & helped the widower for several years with his home.
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.