What are your personality traits or expertise that help you be a great caregiver? I genuinely care for the person, I am compassionate, empathetic, I am skilled in caring for people with diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, and other conditions, I promote the clients independence safely by engaging them in ADLs because I feel that a person lives longer in their own environment. What attracted you to being a caregiver? Becoming a caregiver came natural to me, but started after becoming my grandmothers caregiver after her stroke. I have worked in a nursing home, longterm skilled centers, assisted living, aduly family homes, but found my passion in in home care. What do you enjoy most about being a caregiver? I enjoy being a caregiver because I truely get to know the client on a one on one basis and they become like family to me. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? My personal achievement would be finishing college with a Bachelors of Science degree in Gerontology.
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.