As the mother of two teenagers with extra needs and the wife of a disabled veteran, caregiving is part of my everyday life. I held my Home Health Aid certificate at one point in a nursing home but eventually changed to private care due to the lack of compassion and communication that large facilities provide. I eventually decided to return to college and recently graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education: Child & Family Services. During my time at SUNY Cobleskill, I also had the opportunity to be the team lead for the Generations Together Respite program. The program was geared towards individuals with dementia and their families working with preschool children in a coordination of care.
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.