Actually, I began my career as a Caregiver simply because I needed a job. However, being able to positively affect a person's life has proven to be particularly gratifying. My first job as a Personal Care Assistant was with a woman who has MS. I stayed with her four years, and what I am most proud of is helping guide her through some difficult issues with Social Services and being able to stabilize her financial affairs. Throughout my work life I have striven to accomplish more, never just "putting in time" and collecting a paycheck. Always looking for how to improve a situation, a procedure. And now, as a Caregiver, how to positively impact a person's life. I have First Aid / CPR certification.
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.