Live-In Nursing Assistant – Infant Care at Apex Health

Apex Health; Doha; On-site; QAR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Health in Doha, DAW, QA is seeking a live-in nursing assistant to provide compassionate in-home infant care on-site. The role involves daily routines, feeding, hygiene, comforting and safety, with the caregiver working within their training and scope.

The position emphasizes staying with the infant and coordinating with parents and healthcare professionals. Requirements include experience with newborn care, a related qualification, and preferred CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in newborn or infant care is required or preferred.
• Infant CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of infant feeding, hygiene, safe sleep and basic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on infant care including bathing, diaper changes and grooming.
• Monitor feeding, sleep, elimination and general condition; report changes.
• Follow safe sleep, feeding, hygiene and infection-prevention practices.
• Provide overnight or on-call support as agreed.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Safety practices

Independence

Education

Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Assistant / Caregiver qualification preferred

Tools

Infant CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Live-In Nursing Assistant – Infant Care at Apex Health in Doha, DAW, QA

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Purpose

Provide safe, compassionate, and dedicated in-home care for an infant, supporting daily routines, feeding, hygiene, sleep, comfort, safety, and general well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands‑on care, including bathing, diaper changing, dressing, and grooming.
• Prepare and provide breast milk or formula as instructed.
• Monitor feeding, sleeping, elimination, behavior, and general condition.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the infant.
• Follow safe sleep, feeding, hygiene, and infection‑prevention practices.
• Accompany the infant to medical appointments when required.
• Assist with light household duties directly related to the infant's care.
• Observe and promptly report any changes in the infant's condition to the parents and/or healthcare professional.
• Follow medication or healthcare instructions only within the individual's training and permitted scope of practice.
• Provide overnight or on-call support as agreed.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respect for the family's privacy and preferences.

Requirements

• Previous experience in newborn or infant care.
• Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, or similar qualification preferred.
• Infant CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Knowledge of infant feeding, hygiene, safe sleep, and basic safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Caring, patient, trustworthy, reliable, and attentive.

Position Type

Live-In / In-Home Infant Care

Note: This is primarily a caregiving role. The caregiver must work within their qualifications and scope of practice and promptly elevate any medical concerns to the parents or healthcare professional.

Pay

Pay: QAR3,000.00 - QAR5,000.00 per month

Experience

Experience: Caregiver: 1 year (Required)

Work Location

Work Location: In person