Hello there! My name is Blanca Estrada. I'm 21 years old and am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). I have been a caregiver for the past year and a half. Before that, I was a babysitter for several different families as well. I love being a caregiver because I feel like every day I'm able to make a difference in someone's life. When I'm able to help someone and bring a smile to their face, I know that I've done something right and have made a difference in that person's life. I wanted to become a caregiver because I've always had the drive to help people. To me, it's always been about helping those who need it and making sure that someone is always there for them. I also enjoy meeting new people and creating relationships with them that go far beyond just the work. I love being a caregiver and hope to continue doing this.
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.