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
.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 , 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
Nursing
Post Basic 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
Aadhaar for DigiLocker verification
Bank account in your name
Willingness to complete Maa Nest's verification process
Ability to travel independently to clients' homes
Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality and safety awareness
Respect for family privacy and confidentiality
Elder Care applicants must additionally provide their nursing qualification and valid nursing registration.
Child Care
Experience with newborns or infants
Experience with toddlers
Experience with twins
Experience with children requiring additional support
Paediatric First Aid / CPR certification
Montessori / ECCE experience
Multiple Indian language skills
Elder Care
Current BLS / CPR and first-aid certification
Geriatric or dementia-care experience
Stroke, palliative, post-operative or bedridden care experience
Home-care and hospital experience
Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam or other Indian languages Maa_Nest_Elder_Care_Job_Applica…
WORKING MODEL
Maa Nest is a flexible, booking-based platform.
You can:
Choose your available days and hours
Select the areas you want to work in
Choose the services you are qualified and approved to provide
View available bookings through the Maa Nest app
See booking details and earnings before accepting
Accept bookings that suit your availability
Work part-time or take more bookings based on your availability
For Elder Care, available services may include in-home care, post-hospital care, in-hospital care, overnight care and weekday/weekend packages.
EARNINGS
Maa Nest is a booking-based platform, not a fixed-salary employment model.
Your earnings depend on:
The type of care you provide
The bookings you accept
The duration of bookings
Weekday/weekend bookings
Your availability and booking volume
For Child Care and Elder Care, caregivers can earn up to ₹25,000-₹50,000 per month, depending on bookings and hours worked.
Elder Care earnings vary according to the service and booking duration.
Additional Benefits
Weekly payouts
100% of family tips
Performance rewards through Care Points
Flexible working schedule
Choice of service areas
Choice of bookings
For Elder Care, Maa Nest's current benefits also include transparent per-booking earnings and Care Points rewards. Maa_Nest_Elder_Care_Job_Applica…
SAFETY & VERIFICATION
All caregivers are required to complete Maa Nest's verification process before providing bookings.
Depending on the service, verification may include:
Aadhaar / DigiLocker verification
Face verification
Background verification
Qualification verification
Nursing registration verification for Elder Care
Police verification where required
Other applicable verification checks
Maa Nest also provides safety systems within bookings, including OTP-based booking start, location safety features and Emergency SOS.
WHO WOULD BE A GREAT FIT?
We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy caring for others and take responsibility seriously.
You may be a great fit if you are:
An early-years educator or experienced childcare professional
A Montessori or trained childcare professional
A psychologist, social worker or child-development professional with relevant childcare experience
An ANM, GNM or Nursing professional
An experienced home-care or hospital professional
Someone experienced in geriatric, dementia, post-operative or patient care
A caregiver looking for flexible work close to home
Someone who values dignity, safety, patience and respectful care
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0 - 6 Years
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