I started care-giving in 2002. I took care of my great grandmother at home until she passed. She had Alzheimer's disease. I then got my CNA certification and started working for nursing homes and home care companies. I worked in management at one home care place. Once my certification expired I started going to college for my Associates degree. I also began caring for my husband's grandfather who had Parkinson's disease. Over the years I have cared for hundreds of people with all sorts of different ailments. I really enjoy giving our elders and disabled peers a friend/companion. I enjoy helping them out and making their days better.
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.