I became a Caregiver when I realized how rewarding it felt to care for someone else. I was introduced to a wonderful elderly gentleman looking for someone to take care his wife. The relationship between the three of us flourished. The wife began to respond to daily care, personal hygiene, dressing,conversations, etc. I found we both had a lot in common; old movies, sewing, cooking, and dancing. The husband became very comfortable knowing there was someone he could trust in his home to take care of his wife. This relationship, in addition to others, is why I became a Caregiver. Being a Caregiver is about Compassion for others, looking out for someone else's needs besides your own. It's about Passion, being passionate about what you're doing and knowing that you are making a difference in a persons' life regardless of their age. Committed to the task, commited to the client, committed to learn something new everyday, comitted to developing a lasting relationship even if it's only for a short time. Companionship, I found everyone needs companionship in their life , especially the elderly. I have made it my mission to connect with those that I am responsible to take care of on a daily basis. This is what I like about being a Caregiver. One of my personal achievements I am proud of was receiving the Baltimore City Citation Award for Community Service, a recognition of serving the community for feeding the less fortunate, assisting those in need of summer jobs, and helping in the
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.
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