I became a caregiver to help my mother take care of my grandmother starting when I was in Jr. High School. My grandmother was always calling my name so naturally I went. My mom would say thank you. One day she bought me a small gift. I asked her what it was for. She said you always help without be asked or saying a thing. I told her it was something I enjoyed doing and no one had to asked me I was brought up knowing it was the right thing to do. My grandmother was in a wheelchair. When my mom became ill I took care of her. After she passed away I was left with an empty feeling . I thought it was because she was gone and yes, that was part of it. But it took me about a year to realize I was feeling this way because I missed taking care of someone. I had found my calling. I really enjoying helping people!! I
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.