Caretaker Nurse

OAKWOOD HOME CARE SERVICES; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

OAKWOOD HOME CARE SERVICES in Hyderabad seeks a dedicated Caretaker Nurse to provide direct patient care in clients' homes. You will monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, administer medications as prescribed, and document patient status for supervising staff.

Applicants should have a nursing qualification (GNM or B.Sc. Nursing) and valid registration, with flexible shifts and a patient-centered approach to home care.

Qualifications

• Strong patient care skills including assistance with daily living activities and safe patient handling.
• Clinical competencies such as monitoring vital signs and maintaining patient records.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure accurate documentation.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to organize schedules, follow care plans, and respond to routine and urgent needs.
• Knowledge of hygiene and infection control practices in home care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in clients’ homes or designated facilities.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes in condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and assist with daily living activities.
• Educate patients and families on basic health practices and home safety.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Communication

Organization

Infection control

Flexibility

Education

GNM/B.Sc. Nursing

Job description

Company Description

OAKWOOD HOME CARE SERVICES is a hospital and health care provider headquartered in Allen Park, Michigan, United States. The organization focuses on delivering professional home care services to individuals requiring medical support and daily living assistance in a residential setting. Team members work closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, reliable, and safety-focused care. OAKWOOD HOME CARE SERVICES values integrity, respect, and quality service, offering a collaborative environment for caregivers and nursing professionals. The company continues to grow its care network, creating opportunities for skilled nurses committed to person-centered care.

Role Description

The Caretaker Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad, responsible for providing direct patient care in clients’ homes or designated care facilities. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, assisting with personal hygiene and mobility, and supporting activities of daily living. The role involves following individualized care plans, documenting patient status, and promptly reporting changes in condition to supervising medical staff. The Caretaker Nurse will educate patients and families on basic health practices, maintain a clean and safe environment, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols. Collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other care team members is expected to ensure compassionate, high-quality, and continuous care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong patient care skills, including assistance with daily living activities, basic nursing procedures, and safe patient handling.
• Candidates should possess clinical competencies such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications as per orders, and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Candidates should possess communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner.
• Candidates should possess organizational skills to manage schedules, follow care plans, prioritize tasks, and respond appropriately to routine and urgent patient needs.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of hygiene standards, infection control practices, and safety protocols in home care or similar healthcare settings.
• Relevant nursing qualification (e.g., GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, or equivalent) and valid nursing registration as required by local regulations.
• Previous experience in home care, geriatric care, or hospital-based bedside nursing is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, demonstrate empathy and patience, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.