I have worked with a variety of age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics. I genuinely lean towards geriatrics, for the elderly are my favorite group to work with. I have a good ear for listening and they always have a good story to tell. I'm gentle, yet firm about their care. Safety of their well being comes first. I became a caregiver when an older friend of mine became ill and I would visit her everyday at the hospital until her passing. At that time I realized, that nursing was my calling. I attended Medical Assistant school, upon completion I landed my first job as a medical assistant in primary care practice which mostly cater to the elderly. The doctor and I would make house calls to those who couldn't get out to the office. Later I return to school and became an LPN in my 40's. I am now seeing a part time position where I can help families take care of their loved ones, those who may need just a extra help with their daily lives.
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.