I became an independent caregiver for the elderly/disabled in 2000. The tasks I would do for my clients would consist of cooking, assistance in bathing,washing,drying,folding/hanging laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, dusting, yard work pretty much whatever tasks the client may need help in doing. In 15 years I have been fortunate to have the clients I've had. I continued in the profession due to the satisfaction it gives me to offer helping hands to those in need. I'm a mother of 3 and caregiver is my #1 job. I couldn't imagine it any other way.
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.