I became a caregiver when a close friend needed help and he did have anyone. I moved my friend who was 88 at the time into my home. This was a six year relationship, where cared for him through major heart surgery and beginning alzheimers. He passed away peacefully at age 94. He had no living relatives. I enjoy seniors because we can learn alot from them, they are not bothered by things and they lived a simpler life. I enjoy hearing their stories. I am proud to have taken care of my friend who became a member of my family. I met another lady in new york and I helped her to be able to die at home. She had no one. The things I learned in the short four and a half years that lived and cared for her will be with me the rest of my life. I did not realize that I would become so attached to her. She became just like my mother who passed away in 2004. I will always remember her and the things she said to me. About myself, I am 58 this week, and after years in direct sales, I think that I enjoy caring for people and so this is what I want to do. My goal is to make someone smile and feel wanted. Each day try to make their day brighter no matter what their disability is.
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.