I became a caregiver while taking care of a parapalegic friend who was totally bedridden. He was 6'4 and didn't fit in his bed in his trailer. I got him an electric hospital bed and proceeded to find agencies who would care for him. Every agency we tried ended up not having a home caregiver, or they would send them, but they wouldn't show up. So I became his caregiver 24/7. I cared for him for 5 years, and he had several other health issues that caused him to go to a nursing home, where he passed. I continued to be a caregiver, and I worked as an Administrator for a Private Home Healthcare Agency. I communicated with the clients, the nurses, and the agencies... and my love of caregiving came out. I enjoy the personal care and companionship that I can offer to my clients. I listen to them, and get to know them so I can give them the best personal care that they deserve.
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.