I think what makes a good caregiver is an honest person a compassionate person and a very patient person. I became a caregiver because I like to help people and I ended up helping my great-grandmother six months before she passed away. I was her caregiver for her cargiver for 6 months. What I like about caregiving is that, I gt to help an elderly person that needs care; they are fun to be around cause they're usually saying something thats hilariously funny; & my favorite thing, I always learn something from them... no matter how simple or small it may be. Plus, if that was my senior relative that needs care, I would want someone to be there to help my family too if I wasn't there or unable to do it. Its the greatest feeling in the world to know u were actually there for someone who needed & to kno u made all the difference in the world, even if it is just to that one person.
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.