1. Why did I become a caregiver? I became a caregiver to assist with my dad, and it turn into a career. 2. What do you like about being a caregiver? The satisfaction of not only helping the client but the family as well. Everyone is not cut out to be a caregiver. It has to come from your heart. You must have a genuine love for people. 3. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? I was able to perform hospice for my grandmother last year. Hardest thing I ever had to do but, the most rewarding . Her request was that I be the one to care for her in her last days. 4. I have been caring for people as long as I can remember. It started when I was a child . I would sit with the elderly people on our block. I would dust their furniture and do light chores, make sure they took the right medicine etc. So when my dad took ill; to better understand what was going on with his Dialysis I took classes at Henry Ford Hospital and any other classes they held. Diabetic care and so on.
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.