I worked for nearly 20 years in accounting and clerical jobs. I had an opportunity to be a caregiver for a 98 year old man that did not want to go to the nursing home. I took the job and fell in love! I went and got my CNA, NAII and Medication Administration licenses. I have spent many years doing in home care and have also worked in facilities. Being a caregiver is not just a job. You have to love this work to do it and do it well. I enjoy helping people and especially if it means they can stay in their own home and not have to go to assisted living or a nursing home. I always strive to care for my clients just like I would care for my own grand parents. Respect and dignity are everything. Alzheimer's patients are my favorite. They take a lot of patience and creativity. You have to think outside the box when you work with them.
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.