My mother was diagnosed with cancer when I was 17. As an only girl in a family of five boys I took on the responsibility of caring for her until her death later that year. Four years later I gave birth to a son with a bleeding disorder. I took training to care for him at home when he was seven, I cared for giving him his medication which was done by way of IV. I became his advocate, for his treatment, medication, dealing with drug companies, as well as at the hospital. I have worked with individuals with brain injuries, helping them to work towards independency if possible. I love working with people and love to make them feel important.
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.