I fell into caregiving when it became necessary to care for my Dad in his final years. I found I loved caring for him, seeing him find meaning in his later years. I always looked for little ways to make his life happier and easier. As a great problem solver I was able to take those skills and apply it to my clients. I'd had a hint I might enjoy it after helping my Dad care for my Mom in her last years. For me it's all about the client. I'd try to diffuse embarrassing situations, find laughter in life and most of all give them dignity. One key skill I learned was the importance of giving seniors choices. It helps them to feel in control again. Another is to try to assess what they need as I did with my dementia patient to eliminate her anxiety.
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.