I became a caregiver because it makes me feel so good; at the end of the day when I lay my head down to sleep, I know I've done my best for someone in need............... I have made real life long friends with some families after I've long been gone as a caregiver. I enjoy the person to person aspect the most............... Recently I was able to help a stroke victim that no one thought she would be able to understand direction again. I went to the library found colorful interesting books from the children's center, also coloring books with markers and right away she started to listen to the stories and color in the book. baby steps sometimes add up............... Living in San Francisco area for the last 3+ years............... I raised 5 children in a town with 42 people, the nearest larger town had 450. I lived in Cooperstown Pa. for over 25 years. I'm good with finding a way to get things done when no one else can............... I am experienced in all areas of Care-giving............... I also have extensive experience with Dementia............... I currently have Stroke, Dementia and Alzheimer’s training, and certified in First Aid............... I have a reliable clean Honda Accord, Cell Phone with GPS, Read/Write English............... I care.!............... I am a patient person, and I handle emergencies with calmness...............
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.