I am a very competent care giver, and over the years I have learned to be more and more patient. This trait help a lot when dealing with the elderly. I have extensive experience, from having provided direct patient care for assigned nursing home and hospice geriatric patients (VA), Albany County Nursing Home, The Wesley Center. In addition to direct patient care for assigned patients of the Orthopedics department (Phelps Memorial Hospital) I've aided residents with daily living tasks, monitored patients vitals and performed various other care duties. Collected and documented patient related information, medication management, as well being an advocate for them during their doctor's visits. Being able to make a difference in someone else's life attracted me to being a care giver. The instant gratification is huge in this field of work.
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.