I believe what makes me a great caregiver is my compassion for others in need. I love to help people, but more specifically the elderly. I feel a high percentage of elderly people are most at risk of injury through accidents while taking on activities they are no longer able to safely do themselves. I became a temporary caregiver for a few weeks, staying with my 90 year-old grandmother after she broke her hip. I knew she would be in a lot of pain and grumpy, but it didn't bother me a bit. I always expect people in pain not to feel so good. I am a bright, cheery person and always like easing others with a smile and a good sense of humor. I am currently caring for my father's cousin who needs help with the basics: grocery shopping, laundry and house cleaning, cooking, picking up mail, and ambulatory needs with movement in and out of the wheelchair. I am proud to have helped install her Amerilert system. I believe what makes me a great caregiver is my good listening skills and kindness toward 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.