I never saw myself in this career. I never thought I could handle it, until the day I realized how much my grandpa relied on my family and I after his stroke that made him wheelchair/walker bound. We took care of him for a year and a half. On my days to take care of him I would help him in the shower, get him dressed, cook for him, clip his finger nails, help him in bed, help him in the bathroom etc. i reached out to my friend that's a CNA and got the caregiver job shortly after. I enjoy being able to help the elderly and see the smile on their face. Although they may not always be in the best mood I try to change it. I enjoy getting to know my clients. I love to do activities with them, even if it's just watching a movie or helping them with things they need to do. Whatever it is to see the smile at the end of the day!
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.