1. What makes you a good caregiver? -12 years experience as a caregiver. -Ability to appreciate that people with disabilities have life challenges that require an extra hand. -I am always available to provide care in a professional manner which includes respect for client and handling them with dignity. I am compassionate, respectful and patient whenever I am working with people experiencing life challenges because I know that Caring is the Key to life 2. Why did you become a care giver? -From personal life experience with my grandmother who could not do anything for herself. I felt the need to work in this field. -The feeling that this is where my services are needed most. 3. What do you like about being a caregiver? The kind of service that I provide is a great motivation. It works well with my Christian values. I know that by providing help to the needy, I am serving my God besides getting satisfaction that I am helping to make someone feel happy. When the people I am serving appreciate that I am working for them not only to make an income, but to satisfy my desire to provide service to the needy, I feel very satisfied and motivated. 4. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? I have related very well with the clients, family members and my employers that I have worked for currently and in the past. I find it to be an invaluable experience that makes me feel comfortable and peaceful in my line of duty. This has always been my biggest achievement.
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.