I became a caregiver in September of 1985 right after I got laid off from a previous job during that summer and took a Training Course at Aides at Home Inc. It was an amazing opportunity for me where I had a chance to learn about caring for the elderly. I found lots of enjoyment working as a caregiver especially the interesting stories told to me by many of my clients over all these years and being able to take care of them in the manner that they liked!! The personal achievement I am most proud of was and still is, to hear good reports and the satisfaction my cients gave me over the years and made me feel very welcomed in their homes. Traveling and especially being around friends and family is most important to me including just keeping myself happy and to be more healthy, being outdoors and my favorite of all is going to the movies!! Right now I don't have a car but do have a valid Driver's License in case a client needs to go to doctor appts, do errands or grocery shopping. I can drive their vehicles if need be.
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.