In-Home Childcare and Eldercare Professional

Maa Nest is a Bengaluru-based care platform that connects families with verified caregivers for professional care at home.

We are building a network of educated, experienced and trustworthy care professionals who can provide families with safe, attentive and meaningful care through the Maa Nest app.

CARE SERVICE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR

Please select the service you are interested in

Child Care

Elder Care

Both Child Care & Elder Care

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Maa Nest Caregiver, you will provide professional, responsible and compassionate care to families through the Maa Nest app.

Depending on your qualifications, training and experience, you may provide childcare for children aged 0–11 years or elder care for adults, particularly older adults and people recovering after illness or hospitalisation.

You will work in clients' homes and, for eligible Elder Care bookings, may also provide bedside support in hospitals.

You can choose your availability, preferred areas, services and the bookings you want to accept through the Maa Nest caregiver app.

Maa Nest is a flexible, booking-based platform. Caregivers are expected to work within their qualifications, experience, the services they are approved for and the scope of each booking.

CHILD CAREKey Responsibilities

Child Safety & Everyday Care

Provide attentive and responsible supervision of children.

Follow the family's routines for meals, naps, bedtime and daily activities.

Assist with feeding, hygiene, dressing and age-appropriate personal care as instructed by parents.

Maintain a safe environment for the child.

Learning & Development

Conduct age-appropriate play and learning activities.

Support reading, storytelling, art, music, puzzles and creative activities.

Support early literacy, numeracy and learning through play.

Assist school-age children with reading and homework where appropriate.

Encourage independence, communication and positive social behaviour.

Communication & Professionalism

Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents.

Share relevant updates about meals, sleep, activities, mood and routines.

Observe and report changes in behaviour or wellbeing without attempting to diagnose.

Maintain punctuality and professional boundaries.

Respect family privacy and confidentiality.

Follow Maa Nest safety policies and booking procedures.

ELDER CAREKey Responsibilities

Everyday Care & Dignity

Provide warm companionship and attentive supervision.

Support safe mobility, walking, transfers and wheelchair/walker use.

Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and other personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy.

Assist with meals and drinking according to the family's instructions.

Provide medication reminders according to the family's written schedule.

Encourage appropriate activity, conversation, reading, music and familiar routines.

Recovery & Hospital Support

Support older adults recovering at home after hospital discharge.

Follow the family's shared discharge instructions and report concerns appropriately.

Provide bedside companionship and assistance with meals and mobility during eligible In-Hospital Care bookings.

Provide overnight supervision, safety checks, repositioning and toileting support where required.

Observation & Communication

Observe and communicate relevant changes in mood, appetite, sleep, mobility, pain or behaviour.

Where included in the approved booking, record vital signs using the family's devices.

Maintain accurate updates through the Maa Nest app.

Report safety or wellbeing concerns to the family and Maa Nest.

Escalate emergencies immediately according to Maa Nest safety procedures.

Important

Elder Care Is Not Nursing Care

Maa Nest Elder Care is a non-medical care service.

Caregivers must not diagnose conditions, prescribe or change medication, or independently perform medical treatment.

Where a clinical task is permitted by Maa Nest, it must be within the caregiver's own qualification and competence, appropriately prescribed/consented to, and included within the booked service. Maa_Nest_Elder_Care_Job_Applica…

WHO CAN APPLY?For Child Care

Candidates with qualifications or professional backgrounds in

Early Childhood Education / ECCE / ECE

Montessori / NTT / MTT

D.El.Ed

B.Ed / M.Ed

Child Development / Human Development

Home Science with Human Development / Child Development specialization

Psychology / Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology

BSW / MSW

Special Education

Relevant childcare or early-years qualifications

Relevant hands-on childcare experience is required.

Child Care Experience

We value experience with children aged 0–11 years, including

Preschools

Daycare centres

Montessori environments

Schools

Childcare centres

Family homes

Special-needs support

Shadow teaching

Paediatric or neonatal care

Minimum experience

1+ year with a directly related childcare qualification

2+ years with a related degree such as B.Ed, Psychology, BSW/MSW etc.

3+ years for graduates entering through formal childcare training

Freshers without hands-on childcare experience are not eligible for this independent in-home role.

For Elder Care

Candidates must have

ANM

GNM

B.Sc Nursing

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

A valid State Nursing Council registration is required for Elder Care and is verified by Maa Nest before the caregiver's profile goes live. Maa_Nest_Elder_Care_Job_Applica…

Elder Care Experience

At least 1 year of hands-on patient-care experience after qualifying is required.

Experience in the following is preferred

Geriatric care

Dementia care

Stroke recovery

Post-operative care

Bedridden care

Hospital wards

Home care

Care homes

Hospice or community health

Freshers are not eligible for independent Elder Care bookings. Maa_Nest_Elder_Care_Job_Applica…

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the service you are applying for

18+

Relevant educational qualification or professional training

Relevant hands-on care experience

Conversational English or another local language

Smartphone with an active mobile number

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