I became a Caregiver at the age of 17 because it was a path that I felt driven to. My mother has been a nurse for my entire life and I knew that caring for people was my calling. I enjoy helping those in need, but I love learning about the people I am helping. I love to sit and listen to them talk about their lives and tailor my work to better suit them. One patient in particular always stands out in my mind when I think of personal achievements. She was a young woman and at her worst, she was unable to speak or move. The individual care that I gave this woman must have made an impression because after she left the facility I was working at, she came back specifically to thank me for the bed baths, which had been the highlight of her day. I like to think of myself as a very friendly and open person, which helps me make people feel comfortable when they are feeling vulnerable, which often happens during a time of illness. I am the mother to an amazing 7 year old little girl and it makes me so happy to hear her tell me that she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.
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.