I decided to become a caregiver in order to transition over from a more "professional" career to one in which I feel more fulfilled by helping others, making a difference in people's lives & can feel more valued than a corporation could allow me to feel. I was born with the innate tendency and desire to care for others. I believe that I learned this trait from my mother of five, who is also a professional caregiver. Some call it a blessing and some call it a curse! It makes me feel better about myself to show & give love to others, both humans and pets. A personal career achievement I am proud of has been recruiting people to Yosemite National Park and making their dreams come true. For me, it is heaven on Earth, and was personally rewarding having the power to allow others the opportunity to experience the same feeling of community and nature's peace that I felt there as well. Recently I have felt another type of fulfillment by volunteering at the local pound and helping care for the homeless animals. I can take them on walks and give them affection. All in all, it just feels good to help and feel that I am making a difference in the life of another being. I am a social being by nature and really enjoy connecting with other souls and listening to their story, even if it's repeated over and over again! I also do fine working in solitude. I am currently in my 30's and do not have any children as of yet. I am in a long term relationship and living in Willows, California.
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.