I first became interested in the field of home health care when my grandmother fell and broke her hip. After her surgery she returned home to her second story apartment alone. I came to care for her as much as I could, but living across the bridge in another state, I could not make it every day. Her social worker told me about home health care and I hired a part-time caregiver for the times I could not be there. I had no idea such a thing even existed! I eventually took a course here in NJ to become a Certified Home Health Aide. Helping my clients with the things they needed help with in the comfort of their own homes is a satisfying job. I am able to give them assistance without them having to move into a nursing home, which many clients fear. Elderly people and handicapped folks should be able to remain as independent as possible. When they cannot do something, that's where I come in.
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.