I became a great caregiver in 1995,I was going to work with my aunt at a nursing homes,started helping the elderly,so I decided that what I wanted to do,become a caregiver and i did .I like seeing smiles on my patients face and making sure they are happy.I am proud of myself,I dropped-out of school at an early age,went and got my certification, GED,and now in college for my nursing .I'm a mother of 3 and a grand mother been married for ten years to my middle school sweet heart and attending Baton Rouge Community College to obtain my nursing degree and would like to open my own day care one day.
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.