My first job at 16 years of age was at a nursing home as a nurse's aide. I absolutely loved it. I formed a bond with many of the elderly there. So after early retirement from teaching, I knew I wanted to work with the elderly again but more one on one as I have been doing. I feel I am an excellent caregiver because all of my former clients have rated me a 10 when the company asks for feedback. I also go above and beyond. Making sure the house is cleaned thoroughly every day on my down time from assisting my client. I like to cook and bake for them and really share great conversations and try to get them encouraged to do activities, even if its only small activities they can do to keep them stimulated and enjoy life.
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.