I became a caregiver because I truly enjoy being around the elderly and gaining wisdom from them as well. I take joy in letting the elders or disabled that I take care of know, that regardless of circumstances, they still have more of life to live like anybody else. One of my best caregiving moments was with my second client I've ever tended to. I used to do her makeup, comb her hair, watch tv, laugh, listen to music, dance with her and etc. She was an elderly lady that was bound to a wheel chair because of back and leg issues but because I brought so much life back into her, she was always excited to see me when it was my turn to tend to her. She loved me so much, she used to talk about me to her family and eventually introduced me to them. When I relocated because of school, she was hurt, she said that I was the best caregiver she has ever had. She was so touched by our time we had together and the joy I brought to her that she told me that she was wiling to clean out one of her rooms she used as storage so that I could stay there with her, still be able to go to school (just online), and continue to be her caregiver, I was so touched. This is what I'd love to do for your loved one ! Make them feel as both family and a friend while still doing my duties and keeping professional as a caregiver ! (Sorry for the run on sentences).
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.
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