I believe I am a great caregiver because I have patience, I am kind, and I show compassion. What originally attracted me to caregiving is when my grandfather got sick, my parents and I took care of him, we set up a hospital bed and we did everything possible for him to be safe, happy, comfortable, and at home. From that period in my life forward I knew this is meant for me. My paternal grandmother is also very sick, she has Alzheimer's disease, which is a very progressive and terrible disease, I know first hand what it's like to be a family member suffering with this person as they loose all recollection of memories. That's why when I got my first I specifically asked to be put on a memory care unit, and I thrive with them. I understand dementia, what it does, the different stages. I seen what it looks like when someone declines, I know the signs and symptoms. I love caring for these people, because I know i make a difference everyday, every smile is a difference. I love helping them everyday, I love making sure they are safely in bed cleaned and changed at night, I strive for it.
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.