I became a caregiver when I found my neighbor laying in the street after he fell. He was 90 years old, legally blind, and had alzheimers. Unable to really cook or drive, I started taking him shopping, out for ice cream treats, and to my job, where I was working at a senior center. At the beginning, he only had canned goods in his pantry. I made him dinners, took him to the doctor, and we became fast friends. I LOVE working with people, and giving them a reason to smile. I love to play board games, card games. I can even read to them, if they like, as I love books.
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.