The care my grandfather received before passing with cancer is what inspired me to become a care aide. The girls were so passionate and became like family during his care. I've been an aide for over 10 years now. I started in Michigan as a CNA in an adult foster care home, did some facility work, tried home care, then found my employment with Promedica at the Goerlich Center which I absolutely love! I have experience in many aspects of the health field (tracheotomies, colostomies, feeding tubes, oxygen, etc). My favorite part of being an aide is being there for the patient when family can't be there. I have a calming and reassuring effect on most Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.
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.