To be a "great" caregiver you actually have to build a bond with your patient as well as others you are working for or with. Hint the word CARE in caregiving, the patient always comes first no matter what. I feel that I am really passionate about what I do and how I do it. I got into this field after my grandmother passed from Alzheimer's disease. There are ups and downs of course but that comes with a relationship. I just love to help in any way I can. It really makes a difference. My most recent big achievement was starting a business for myself while being a full time college student and working on the side doing caregiving and direct support work.
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.