What makes you a great caregiver? I pay attention to details and I have a watchful eye. I am able to recognize individual needs and encourage independence. I am a loving and caring person. I treat my clients with respect and dignity Why did you become a caregiver? My husband had a stroke and It open my eyes to how short life is and how to care for someone. I was there for him through physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. I continue this care with my husband until my husband past. I also went to school for Occupational Therapy but was not able to complete my last year due to me getting ill. What do you like about being a caregiver? I get satisfaction that I am providing a service to someone who isn’t able to care for them self. I am a care taker I have always taken care of my family and friends. I really enjoy it.
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.