I was raised in a family that was proudly involved in the medical feild. Due to that when my grandma and grandpa became very ill my family chose to take care of them in the home instead of choosing an assisted living home. That is when I fell in love with being a caregiver. Three days out of the week until I was 15 (when I didn't have school) I would go with my mother to help my wheel chair bound grandmother get up in the morning and live her daily life. After her passing I found much joy in volunteering at senior centers and then later continuing in home care for patients with dementia and family friends whose grandparents have fallen ill. I love seeing people continue their daily lives as normal as possible and being able to live in a welcoming/ comforting environment despite their physical or mental limitations. Due to the love I have found in helping elderly, or those unable to fully care for themselves, I have chosen to attend Oakland University for biomedical sciences to hopefully attend medical school one day soon. Being a caregiver is something I have been raised around and is a true calling for me which is what makes me so successful at it.
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.