Patient care can be highly demanding, especially when caring for patients in their homes. Practice patience and compassion to understand my clients' perspectives and needs will support my success in this role. Besides these traits, a strong empathetic nature is necessary to connect and build rapport with my clients, as is the ability to help my clients solve problems and cope with challenges. Some other skills I've gained throughout the years of working as a care attendant that makes me successful at my job include having excellent communication skills, a firm set of organizational skills, attention to detail, effective time management, adaptability, and physical stamina. It makes me feel good to know that I am making a difference in someone's life no matter how big or small.For some clients; we are all they have and trust. It brings me joy when I can help someone's life to be less stressful.
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.