Numerous experiences in my lifetime led me to becoming a Caregiver. Growing up, I had a younger sibling who suffered from a rare disease, Hurler Syndrome. Living with a disabled sibling who was often in and out of the hospital meant I became very familiar with Caregiving. We also moved to the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis so that she could receive care. The loving spirit of all towards our suffering little girl was beyond touching. Then, Make A Wish sent us on a trip to Disney and my family enjoyed a week of happiness. I was so inspired that in college I have become President of the Make A Wish Chapter on campus. Then, in July 2013 I interned in Central Region, Ghana as a Global Health Intern for Global Brigades. It was then that I solidified my lifelong passion to work as a caregiver. As a young, disabled boy, living in a village, malnourished, wearing dingy clothing, and shoeless, touched my heart, I knew I would commit to a career in healthcare. What I like about being a Caregiver is that I am constantly humbled. I am reminded daily how any troubles in my life are miniscule compared to what others go through. Working with people allows me to connect, also. It brightens my day to see how I can brighten theres. A personal achievement which I am proud of was my internship in Ghana. At age 20, I got on a plane to leave the country for the first time, alone, going to meet strangers, in Ghana. I feared not following my passions across the ocean because of uncertain
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.