Being caregiver means your are stepping in taking on role helping someone in need. Yes , you are responsible for the daily needs of a client. But also , a Companion to those . Many clients lack emotional support. Being a companion to those in need gives me the drive I have to be a great caregiver. Yes helping assisting there needs is a necessity. Also companionship caring spending time , doing fun activities, walks , clients who lack family support , grieving to loss of a spouse or loved one. As a caregiver it is my duty to feel that void and help make there life enjoyable in every aspect. I have helped take care of my elders since I was young, being side by side with my mother while she helped care for my grandmothers who'a health was declining. Being there for them as a caregiver / companion appreciating helping others especially those in need lacking the support they desperately need. I enjoy giving clients my companionship is what I enjoy the most about being a caregiver. A shoulder to lean on , cry on , grieve on , someone's support system. Helping others and giving back is what I'm post proud of. Taking my steps to further my career and learn people from all different backgrounds educating myself on the different needs of clients because not everyone is the same.
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.