What makes me a great caregiver is being very loving, caring, supportive toward the elderly, and a great person. I became a caregiver because from both sides of my family I had 2 great grandmothers who were getting older and as they got older I was always the one to make sure they were okay. I like taking care and going out to run errands with patients, makes us gain a great strong bond to where their family likes you as well. I am proud of myself actually sticking with this field and loving it as much as I do. Also I love how I have not given up on any of this! Some people are so quick to give up on this type of work or take their anger out on the elderly.
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.