I am 28 years old and have been working as a caregiver since I was 18. Being of service to others is what I live for and I enjoy being a companion for the elderly helping in any way I can to take the pressure and ease off whomever I may be caring for. I've worked at Washington Regional hospital on cardiology unit and the ICU floor. I've worked in several nursing homes and home health. I enjoy home health the most because they get to be in the comfort of their own home. I've worked in doctors offices as a medical assistant, a Certified nurse assistant and a PCT (patient care technician). I don't do this kind of work for the money I do it because my heart is in it to help the ones who need it.
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.