I became a private caregiver when a friend of mines Mom could no longer take care of herself. I was in between jobs and my girlfriend worked full time and realize that her Moms condition had worsen. I liked the one on one relationship and to know how someone really appreciates your help and looks up at you and says " thank you". I'm proud of how I have adapted to so many different situations. I thought that I had patience before, but caring for someone with Alzheimer's/Dementia took patience to a whole new level. I also learned to find humor in some of the strangest situations. I like to go for walks, watch television, work crossword puzzles, love babies and right now I"m full of gratitude.
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.