I decided that I wanted to be a caregiver after my grandma had a stroke. After my grandmas stroke, I took care of her for a little bit and realized that I liked taking care of her/ helping her. I decided to take a CNA course at the local college, while I was in high school. After I got my CNA I began working at the Wellstead of Rogers. While I was working there, I gained a lot of knowledge on how to deal with people with Alzheimer's/dementia. During my final year at the Wellstead, I worked in the behavioral unit, so I have experience dealing with all different types of behavior. There are a few things that I am proud of. While working at Cherrywood I have received the Florence Nightingale award twice. At most of my jobs I have received a pay increase. I recently graduated college and received my Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. There's a lot of things I enjoy about being a caregiver! I love talking to people and hearing about their life stories. Taking care of people and being able to make a difference in their life is so rewarding!
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.