I have always enjoyed helping people and making them smile. I have worked in various fields from education to retail, as well as with various age groups, and the common thread has always been my desire to be of service to others. The aspect that I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is helping those who are not in the position to help themselves. It is very rewarding knowing that my time is spent helping someone's day to be lived in the most comfortable environment possible. I am most proud of getting accepted in to the nursing program at the college I attend. It is a very competitive program to get into, and intensive to stay into. I will complete my RN program in 2016. One thing about myself that should be noted is my compassion. In an industry where peoples happiness and comfort is basically in your hands, as a caregiver I think compassion is one of the most important traits you can possess. It is not enough to do this line of work simply because you are qualified to do so. It is important that the people who do this line of work get their reward from the joy that they bring to others.
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.