I decided that I wanted to be a caregiver because I love being around people and caring for them. What I like being a caregiver is that I have realized that a lot of people just want someone to talk to, or to just listen to them. I don’t mind doing either one. I enjoy listening more because it brings them the joy that someone will and at times it gives them the feel of release. A personal achievement of mine that I am proud of is graduating from College America with a 3.81 GPA. A lot of people told me that I wouldn’t make it or that I would drop out. I got through my clinicals at a nursing home doing CNA work and I really enjoyed it. A lot of the residents wanted someone to talk to about even just their interests or how their life was before they went there. I did my externship at Peak Vista in Fountain. I also enjoyed that. I am currently working on getting certified as an MA. My next step is working on phlebotomy and then my certification as a CNA. I love being around people, I am a hard worker, follow instructions, and do the best that I can to my title.
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.