Some personality traits that help me be a great caregiver are Patience, People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. I am Compassionate and Empathetic and being understanding is absolutely necessary. I am funny and have a sense of Humor. Being in there Presence and being Able to Accept the Help when needed. I am Willing to Set Boundaries depending on what the circumstances are. Lastly I am very Cooperative. What attracted me to become a caregiver is that I've always been that type of person to help people of all ages, it makes me feel like I matter and appreciated. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is spending time and building a strong connection with all different types of elderly. Also supporting them in anyway emotionally, physically and mentally. A personal achievement that I am proud of is understanding the different needs that elderly people go through and need help with, and just being there for them and accepting them with no judgement.
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.
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