Like most middle aged adults, I became a caregiver for my own parents as they aged and needed more assistance. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and lived for ten years after that, requiring assistance with everything from managing his finances to bathing and dressing. My mother has diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and othere illnesses that required vigilance and special care. There is nothing like hands on experience to make you realize the need and opportunity to assist in this field. Soy bilingue asi que puedo hablar Espanol e Ingles, leer y escribirlo. Tengo un gran conocimiento de las culturas Hispanas, comidas, musica, modales. Como no tengo licencia de CNA, no puedo administrar medicamentos, pero puedo observer si lo toman. Since I am not a licensed CNA, I cannot administer medications, but I can observe someone taking 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.