Patience. People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. Compassion. Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary.Humor. .Being Present. Detail Oriented. Able to Accept Help. ...Willing to Set Boundaries. Cooperative. You enjoyed taking care of elder family members and would like to help others in this way. You like older adults and feel you can get along well with a variety of elders. Caregivers Love Making a Difference in Someone's Life.Caregivers Love Building Cherished Memories.Caregivers Love Learning from Senior Family Members. Caregivers Value Companionship. Caregivers Love Building Their Skills. You learn everything you can, get creative when you have to and do your best. Caregiving is a huge personal accomplishment, and you should be proud of your resourcefulness, flexibility and determination. Even with a difficult parent, caregiving can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
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.