I was raised by a grandmother who was a Midwife and she raised my dad and his brothers who are all doctors. Having been in a medical family encouraged me to enter the field. I loved and cared for my grandmother until her death and as such have found that what gives me the most satisfaction is caring for the elderly. I do home care part time for short periods along with my full time job. I am ready to take on home care on a full time basis since I feel it is the area that I can add the most value to in healthcare. I treat my patients as though they were my family, I have found that gentle, caring, understanding and patient techniques work the best for the elderly while being careful to not patronize them. I keep in mind that at some point in their lives they were strong and able to make sound decisions, care for themselves and handle their affairs properly. I ensure that their dignity remains intact. Transparency and honesty in my dealings is imperative with my employers and I expect the same from them.
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.