Being a great caregiver depends on who the person is and how the person thinks about it. The reason I am a great caregiver is because I treat my patients the way I want my parents and my grandparents to be treated. I always wanted to work in the medical field like my mom, she was my inspiration. I knew I had to start somewhere while I'm still in school so I looked into a bunch of things I could do without a degree and I found a CNA class. I jumped onto it quickly when I realized how close and connected I can be to my patients. It feels good knowing you can help people who need it. It's not just the things your provide for a patient that they care about. They love having someone to talk to. It makes me feel good that my patients are comfortable enough to open up to me and I'm glad that I can be there when they feel lonely.
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.