In 1990 I was a HHA in the Worcester area and enjoyed the 1 on 1 work experience, as well as a feeling of independence. I am a people person and also like the companionship aspect of being a personal caregiver. I was a personal caregiver to my Aunt when she had back to back surgeries and performed multiple tasks for her including personal hygiene, housework, cooking and ran errands. I was always proud of seeing my patient comfortable, satisfied and happy. The majority of my nursing career (16+ years) has been in the geriatric field, and I always felt compelled to give each of my patients more 1 on 1, but there was never enough time allotted. That is why I want to get into personal care, so as to spend time with my patient and to do all tasks necessary (personal and professional) in a timely manner and to make a positive impact on their lives.
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.