Hema Bhagat
Clearly define cleaning tasks and elderly care responsibilities before finalizing salary. Since elderly care involves additional effort and responsibility, compensation should reflect the combined workload and working hours.
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sheela
A live-in maid is ideal if the elderly person requires 24/7 supervision or lives alone. For families where members are present during the day, a full-time or part-time maid may be sufficient.
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Ramya Binil
Look for patience, basic hygiene knowledge, experience with senior citizens, and the ability to follow instructions. If your elderly family member has medical needs, basic caregiving training is an added advantage.
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Reshmi Rajan
Hiring through a registered maid agency ensures background verification, ID checks, and reference screening. You can also request prior experience details and keep a short trial period to assess reliability.
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Gandhali Dhamapurkar
Yes, but it depends on the workload and the elderly person’s condition. If care needs are basic (mobility support, meal assistance, medication reminders), a trained maid can manage both roles. For serious medical conditions, a specialized caregiver may be more suitable.
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