
While working, our parents on both sides of our family became ill with different diseases such as COPD, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. (Thankfully not all at the same time).Although stressful, I was very fortunate to have a flexible schedule enough so I could take care of them for some of the time and enjoy our time together. We also had to rely on outside care as well and there were times it was very challenging, but also when it was the right person it was wonderful and we were so grateful. I thought it would be a very rewarding second career for me as I enjoy helping out and know I can make a difference not only for the client but for the family as well.
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.