I have been a professional caregiver since I was about 19 years old. That was a long time ago. I am currently enrolled as a nursing student because it's my intention to be a nurse and professional caregiver for the rest of my life. It gives me a great deal of personal enjoyment ti help others, I feel like that is my calling in life. I used to be married, for 13 years, and I know how hard it can be to care for a loved one at home, as I did it myself for almost 8 years, besides being a caregiver at work. I think that is probably what I am most proud of in this world is that I was able to provide my husband with a good home and a caring environment for as long as possible. My goal is to be a hospice nurse when I graduate from school, because I believe that dying with dignity and knowing that someone cares, is a very important role that needs to be filled.
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.