I am an enthusiastic people person. I began my health care work in 1983 as a lifeguard for the developmentally disabled. I attended AACC for that license and CCBaltimore for psychology & abnormal psychology. By May of 1992 I was offered the position as an assistant house counselor. I studied & was certified as a med tech by the University of MD school of nursing. I had additional certification seminars through John's Hopkins. I became the head live in house counselor by September of 1992. I lived with 7 MR adults until 1996 when I relocated to a smaller home in the community with 3 Mr & physically handicapped adults I let in may of 1998 and began my career working in geriatrics at Rolling meadows Assisted living in June. I am b a Md State certified CNA. I am CPR/ and first aid certified. I have my entire life loved helping & caring for anyone sick, abused, injured or depressed....including animals. I lived with my parents at my maternal grandmothers house from 1972-until her death in 1983. I developed a tremendous love and affinity for seniors through her. I enjoy knowing that I am helping others and working to make their lives a happier place. I love to make people feel that they are special & unique, safe & truly cared about. I LOVE to hear the stories of the lives I have touched as well.It's like a journey through time. I am proud for the years I have given and to many peoples lives I have touched....I LOVE also to make people laugh & smile. I wish I could write down all of the places where I have been...but unfortunately, this site did recognize many of the city names. I also have a degree in writing Children's Literature..and attended culinary college & worked as a sous chef briefly. I also have a television acting degree and much community theatre experience. I have personal references as well of people who's family members I have cared for.
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.