I have been a caregiver ever since October of 2017 and I love it so much! I am 18 years old (turning 19 in August) and I am currently a student enrolled at Sierra College. Currently, I'm taking the program prerequisites to ultimately pursue my dream career as a nurse. I was looking for more CNA type jobs about a year ago because I recently completed an internship at Sutter Roseville Medical Center where I basically shadowed the CNAs in the Oncology unit, and I got to see what it was really like to work as a nurse/doctor/CNA in the hospital. So I thought to myself why not try caregiving since I loved working with the elderly in the Oncology unit, and honestly it was the best decisions I have ever made. My favorite thing about caregiving is forming connections and relationships with my residents/clients and just knowing that I am making the smallest difference in their life is so rewarding!
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.