In 2010 after being employed by the Boeing Company for 23 years , I was laid off as a result of a workforce reduction. At that time Boeing had contracted with Wichita Area Tech College to give their employees an opportunity to explore other career options. So I took advantage of this 2 year program and went back to school to explore jobs in health care. I acquired a Certified Nurse Aide certificate in 2011 in Kansas and worked for 2 years in an Assisted Living facility. In 2012, I retired from the Boeing Company and moved to Dallas to be closer to my oldest daughter and grandson. It was here I started working as a Caregiver in senior home care. I have found I enjoy this type of care setting because I am able to give more compassionate, personable care and spend more valuable time as opposed to feeling rushed in a facility setting. I pride myself in doing the best possible job I can when caring for clients in their homes. I'm not there to just put in my time and go home, I am there to give the client the best possible care they deserve.
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.