Getting to know a resident is probably the best thing to me personally , I enjoy being company for them , knowing I'm there to care for them and as long as they're comfortable with me there comforts me . My mom worked at an assisted living for 10 almost 11 years & so I gave it a shot after I moved back to Oregon . Being a caregiver is a lot of work also a lot of older people depend on a caregiver and trust them with and will look upon them to give them the best care Possible . Getting to know how to shower , feed , learn to use different chemicals to clean their living space , learning what they love to do & continue to learn from them like they learn from you .
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.