My Name is Crystal Beard, I decided to become a care giver after the birth of my third child, I wanted to be the mother my kids could look up to. A mom who has a great career. So 1992 I saw a advertisement about being a caregiver and that's when I decided to go to school to become a certified nursing assistant. I have been a care giver for 23 years and I feel what makes me a great caregiver is I have seen parents, children, aunts, uncles and other loved ones put into nursing homes and been forgotten and mistreated and I knew that I would never want my mom or loved one to be in that situation. So I treat my clients as I would want my family member to be treated with respect and dignity. I love being a caregiver because each and every person I have taken care of has taught me something. I have learned to be patient and respectful. I have learned to love, laugh, and cry. I have learned cultures and different ways people live. I take each experience as a new chapter in my life. I am proud of myself for being able to get up every morning and be proud to be able to go to work, and love what I am doing.
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.