Patient Care Taker

JOB DESCRIPTIONPatient Care Taker / Patient CaregiverPosition: Patient Care Taker

Department: Home Healthcare / Patient Care Services

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Shift Basis

Work Location: Patient’s Home / Hospital / Healthcare Facility

Reporting To: Care Coordinator / Supervisor

Job SummaryWe are looking for responsible, compassionate, and reliable Patient Care Takers to provide day-to-day assistance and basic care to patients at home or in healthcare facilities.

The Patient Care Taker will support patients with their daily activities, personal care, mobility, comfort, hygiene, nutrition, and other non-clinical care needs while maintaining dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

• Key ResponsibilitiesAssist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help patients with walking, mobility, and transfers from bed to chair/wheelchair as required.
• Assist bedridden and elderly patients with regular repositioning and comfort.
• Help with feeding and drinking when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene around the patient and patient's immediate surroundings.
• Assist patients in taking medicines only as instructed by the family/prescribed healthcare professional; do not independently prescribe or alter medicines.
• Observe the patient's general condition and promptly report any unusual symptoms or changes to the family/care coordinator.
• Accompany patients to hospital appointments or diagnostic visits when assigned.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with basic non-clinical post-hospitalization care.
• Follow proper infection-control, hygiene, and patient-safety practices.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Maintain basic records or daily care reports as required.
• Immediately report emergencies or significant changes in the patient's condition to the family/supervisor and seek appropriate medical assistance.
• EligibilityMinimum qualification: 8th / 10th pass preferred.
• Previous experience in patient care, elderly care, hospital attendant, caregiver, or home healthcare will be an advantage.
• Freshers may also apply if they are willing to undergo training.
• Must be physically fit and capable of assisting patients safely.
• Good communication and a caring attitude are essential.
• Required SkillsCompassionate and patient behaviour.
• Good communication skills.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Ability to work in shifts.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and patient safety.
• Ability to follow instructions from family members, supervisors, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to handle elderly, bedridden, or dependent patients with patience and dignity.

Important GuidelinesThe Patient Care Taker is a non-clinical support professional and must work within the assigned responsibilities.

They must not:

• Diagnose diseases.
• Prescribe medicines.
• Change prescribed medication or dosage.
• Perform medical procedures without appropriate authorization and training.
• Misrepresent themselves as a doctor, nurse, or other licensed healthcare professional.
• Working Conditions8-hour / 10-hour / 12-hour / 24-hour duty options may be available.
• Duties may be provided at the patient's home or hospital.
• Some assignments may require staying with the patient depending on the care plan.
• Working hours and salary will depend on the patient's requirements, duty duration, experience, and assignment location.
• Documents RequiredAadhaar Card / Government ID
• Passport-size photographs
• Address proof
• Educational qualification certificate, if available
• Previous experience certificate, if applicable
• Police verification, where required
• Reference/contact details, where applicable

SalarySalary: As per experience, duty hours, patient-care requirements, and location.

Candidate ProfileWe are looking for candidates who are honest, caring, disciplined, patient, punctual, and committed to providing respectful and safe care to patients.