Caretaker

Sahara Home Care; Panvel; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahara Home Care, a Mumbai-based home healthcare provider, is seeking a Caretaker for a full-time on-site role in Panvel. You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor basic health indicators, follow care plans, and report changes to the care team.

The role emphasizes companionship, respectful communication with patients and families, and adherence to hygiene and safety guidelines in a home setting. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living.
• Basic knowledge of patient care routines, including vital sign observation and infection control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and a compassionate approach to caregiving.
• Follow care plans and maintain basic records as needed.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends/holidays, on-site in Panvel.
• Minimum educational background at secondary school level; healthcare-related courses are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, and feeding.
• Monitor basic health indicators and report changes to nurses/doctors.
• Follow care plans provided by nurses or doctors.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Provide personal care

Patient care routines

Communication & interpersonal

Emotional resilience & compassion

Follow care plans & record-keeping

Willingness to work shifts

Education level requirement

Education

Secondary school level

Job description

Company Description

Sahara Home Care is a Mumbai-based home healthcare provider focused on delivering compassionate, professional, and reliable care in the comfort of each client's home. The team offers qualified nurses, trained caregivers, patient attendants, and specialized ICU and post-operative support. Services also include elderly care, palliative care, injection and dressing services, and doctor visits for comprehensive at-home care. The organization is committed to helping patients recover safely while providing families with peace of mind through high-quality, personalized services.

Role Description

The Caretaker role is a full-time, on-site position based in Panvel. Caretakers will assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, mobility support, meal preparation, and feeding, while maintaining a clean and safe environment. They will monitor basic health indicators, follow care plans provided by nurses or doctors, and promptly report any changes in the patient's condition. The role also includes providing companionship, emotional support, and respectful communication with patients and family members. Caretakers are expected to follow hygiene protocols, adhere to safety guidelines, and collaborate closely with the wider care team.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding).
• Basic knowledge of patient care routines, including vital sign observation, medication reminders, and infection control practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in a respectful manner.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and a compassionate approach to working with elderly, post-operative, and long-term care patients.
• Ability to follow instructions, adhere to care plans, and maintain accurate basic records or reports as needed.
• Prior experience as a caretaker, nursing assistant, or home health aide is preferred; relevant training or certification in caregiving or nursing assistance is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends or holidays if required, and to be on-site in Panvel.
• Minimum educational background at secondary school level; additional healthcare-related courses are beneficial.