I decided at the age of 12 that I wanted to be a caretaker. My father was bedridden due to being a triple amputee, on dialysis and a diabetic. I was the only child still at home and my mother worked two jobs to make ends meet. For 2 years I was my responsibility to help him with his every move when I got out of school every day. He thought me that a person's pride keeps them from asking for help. I now go out of my way to show people it s perfectly normal to ask for help and very important to accept the help. I treat everyone as if they are my family because I want people to treat my family with the same respect.
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.
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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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