I started being a caregiver about 4 years ago when both of my grandparents fell ill. My aunt couldn't take care of them both on her own. I asked her to show me what to do and like that I was caring for my elderly grandparents for about 2 years. Then I found that I felt great joy in the time I spent with elderly people, so I started working with agencies and new clients. I love the stories they have to tell and the pictures they show from their younger days. It excites me because I love vintage photography. My grandparents inspired me to make a difference in other elderly people's lives caring for them as if they were my real grandparents.
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.