I have a background on Social Work and have been doing caregiving since 2001 when I took an interim job with a lady who had Alzheimer's. I was hooked! I have been a caregiver ever since. I find I love the one-on-one interactions and the opportunity to be helpful to an elderly person. I spent time daily with my grandparents growing up and have always loved older people. I am loving, caring, dependable, responsible and am someone who "gets the job done" when something needs to be taken care of. I have helped with all activities of daily living, provided transportation to appointments and shopping, have done hair (a little), laundry, light housekeeping, monitored and gave medications. I have always been in close contact with families so that they are aware of my client's needs and they also help me to be aware of the client's needs and personalities. Communication is key.
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.