I was working in a store, when I was asked by a friend if I would like to take care of a gentleman in his home. I did, and became very good at my job. I used to work in a nursing home, but found that there was never enough help. I did not want to quit, but it was very frustrating trying to take care of ten to twelve people by yourself. The resident is the one who suffered because of this. But I felt I had no choice, because I had to physically take care of myself, before I could take care of someone else. So since then I have been doing private care. It is a good paying job, but it is most rewarding. This type of job is not for everyone, of course, but if it is for you, there is nothing like going to a job that is considered to be a privilage to be a blessing to someone else.
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.