I actually became a caregiver September 2007 when I had my first son but I found joy in taking care of the elderly the year of 2011. In my opinion babies and the elderly have a lot in common and needs special attention at time. Its wasn't until my son fell sick that I knew that's what I wanted to do which is help the people who can no longer help themselves.I enjoy working with the elderly they're very easy to get attached to though and actually becomes just like family. I thought one time about changing my field but I'm now currently taking the medication aide class and I'm proud of that because at night when I lay in bed I'm happy to know that I was able to help someone and be a part of their life.
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.