General Duty Assistant (GDA) – Home Healthcare
Reporting To: Nursing Supervisor / Care Coordinator
Work Location: Patient Homes
Shift: Day / Night / Rotational
Job Summary
The General Duty Assistant (GDA) provides basic patient care at home, supports daily living activities, ensures hygiene, and assists nurses or family members in maintaining patient comfort, safety, and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities: bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting
- Support patient mobility: walking, repositioning, wheelchair transfers
- Monitor and report basic vitals (BP, temperature, pulse, respiration)
- Maintain hygiene of patient, bed, and surrounding area
- Assist in medication reminders as per nurse/doctor instructions
- Support elderly, bedridden, post-operative, or chronically ill patients
- Follow infection control and safety protocols
- Communicate patient condition to nurse, doctor, or family
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and emotional comfort
Skills & Requirements
- Basic patient care knowledge
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach
- Ability to work in long shifts and home settings
- Good communication with patients and families
Qualifications
- 10th / 12th pass
- GDA / Nursing Assistant certificate preferred
- Experience in home care or hospital is an advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹33,449.02 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Internet reimbursement
Work Location: In person
