I worked as a private caregiver for 5 years with an elderly couple until the end of their lives. I provided companionship, prepared meals, administered medications, assisted with exercises prescribed by the physical therapist, drove them wherever they needed to go, did some grocery shopping, and provided palliative care. I am the mother of a 15-year-old teenager and a 2.5-year-old child, and I also work part-time at Amica Retirement Place. Supervision and Companionship - Personal Care (including dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and other routine activities of daily living in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act) - Medication Reminders - Meal Preparation - Driving - Maintaining documentation regarding client activities, tasks, progress, or reporting concerns - Dementia care, hospice, and palliative care
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.