I have been a caregiver for almost 2 years now. I started off taking care of a few disabled students in my university. Now I work in a nursing home caring for numerous sick or elderly residents. I sought this type of work while I was in school because I needed a job and this was perfect because I have a nature that just wants to nurture and care for people. What I enjoy is the personal gratification I get from making people's lives better and more comfortable. I also enjoy the social connection from getting to know the people I care for--not just about their physical conditions, but also their hobbies, interests, dreams and aspirations, and experiences. All of it is a very humbling experience. Something I am proud of is my baptism into a Christian faith 2 years ago. I am a devout believer and follower. Other hobbies of mine are basketball, baseball, reading romance, adventure, and horror novels, and spending time with friends and family.
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.