I became a Caregiver in 2001. I simply fell in love with a facility that my Mother in-law had gone to look at. I had already been hired by a communications firm, but decided instead to change my profession. I worked as a Certified Caregiver for 3 years. I then decided to study to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. I took the course through the Red Cross in Prescott. Shortly thereafter, I took my test in Phoenix, AZ and became Licensed. I worked at Yavapai Regional Hospital in Prescott for close to 5 years. I retired when it was necessary to be to have back surgery. Last year I took on the Home Health role for a lady with severe Dementia and cancer. I cared for for her with love and compassion until she passed in late May.
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.