Hi! I've been a caregiver for more than 12 years; but in the medical field for more than 40 I began my caregiver role after volunteering for hospice in a variety of roles. I felt a calling to contact my local hospice after being a volunteer in a local service league of which one of our projects was fundraising for hospice. After enrolling in the volunteer program, background check, lab work, they provided a thorough and continuous education as a sitter for patients. The caring part came naturally; although I had gained hands on experience while working for various physicians. My education from The University of Alabama along with hands-on experience from physicians in both front and back office medical clinics provide me with the knowledge and training required. My heart does the rest. The best feeling and reward is when a patient and their family are happy with the care they receive. Being a caregiver not only helps the patient but also gives the family a break and some relief in knowing their loved one is being cared for without worry.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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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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