Elder Care Attendant for Dignified Support at Home
An elder care attendant helps seniors with daily living at home — company, walking support, meals, personal hygiene and reminders — so they can stay comfortable and independent.
- 8 Hours
- 9 Hours
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
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What is a elder care attendant and what does it cost?
An elder care attendant supports an older family member with daily living: getting up, bathing assistance, meals, walking support, medicine reminders as instructed by the family, and company. It is non-medical care. Maidvy offers attendants on 8, 9 or 10-hour daytime shifts (Daytime Plan, ₹17,700 incl. GST) or live-in (24×7 Live-In Plan, ₹29,500 incl. GST). Salary is separate.
| Working hours | Daytime shifts of 8, 9 or 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave. |
|---|---|
| Agency service charge | Daytime Plan ₹17,700 or 24×7 Live-In Plan ₹29,500 (incl. 18% GST) |
| Worker salary | Separate, agreed between you and the worker based on duties, hours, location and experience |
| Replacements | Up to 2 (Daytime) or up to 3 (Live-In) during the active plan |
| Interviews | Audio or video call with shortlisted candidates |
| Best suited to | Seniors living alone or with working children; Parents recovering mobility after illness (non-medical); Families wanting live-in company for elders |
What a elder care attendant does for your home.
Many families want their parents to age at home with someone reliable beside them, especially when children live in another city or work long hours. Elder care attendants provide non-medical daily support with patience and respect.
We record mobility levels, daily routines, dietary needs and language preferences. Medical tasks such as injections or wound care must be handled by qualified nurses.
Hiring a elder care attendant: what to know.
What an elder care attendant does
An elder care attendant provides non-medical support with daily living: help walking and moving safely, bathing, dressing and toileting, meals, medicine reminders as the family instructs, walks and companionship.
What an attendant does not do
Attendants are not nurses. Injections, IV, wound or catheter care, changing medicines or doses and diagnosis need a qualified healthcare professional. Many families combine a visiting nurse for clinical tasks with an attendant for daily support.
Daytime or live-in
Attendants work 6, 8, 9 or 10-hour daytime schedules or live in. Live-in suits parents who need someone nearby at night, with the attendant's sleep and rest agreed.
Fees and salary
Maidvy's Daytime Plan is ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700, with up to 2 replacements during the active plan. Live-in attendants use the 24×7 Live-In Plan (₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500). The worker's monthly salary is separate from the agency fee. It is agreed directly between your family and the worker based on experience, duties, hours, city and mutual agreement, and is paid directly to the worker.
A typical day, as an example
Help getting up and ready, breakfast, medicine reminders as instructed by the family, a short walk, lunch and rest, reading or conversation, evening tea and dinner, and help preparing for bed.
Making the home safer
Non-slip bathroom mats, grab support near the toilet, night lights between bedroom and bathroom, clear walkways and frequently used items within reach.
How hiring works
Share your requirement through Book Now, a callback or WhatsApp; confirm with the ₹5,900 booking advance (₹5,000 + GST), which is adjusted against your plan fee; review matched profiles verified as applicable; interview shortlisted candidates by audio or video; finalise and pay the balance as per the booking terms; then Maidvy coordinates joining, and a Relationship Manager supports you during the active plan. Deployment generally takes 2 to 15 working days and is not guaranteed.
Respecting dignity
Involve your parent in choosing the attendant where possible, and respect their preferences about bathing, meals and privacy.
Matching the attendant to your parent
Share your parent's mobility, language, diet, routine and temperament. Someone who is independent but lonely needs different support from someone who needs help with every transfer. Mention whether a male or female attendant is preferred.
Working alongside doctors and nurses
If your parent needs injections, dressings or clinical monitoring, arrange a qualified nurse or home-health provider separately. The attendant can support the daily routine around those visits and report changes to the family.
Caring for the carer
Elder care can be physically and emotionally demanding. Protect the attendant's rest and weekly off, and arrange back-up family support for those days.
Questions to ask an elder care attendant
Ask about previous elders she or he has cared for, experience with mobility support, how they handle someone who refuses food or medicine reminders, and how they keep company with someone who is lonely or forgetful. Involve your parent in the conversation.
Daytime or live-in for elder care
Daytime help suits parents who are safe alone at night or live with family. Live-in help suits parents who live alone, wake at night or need help with toileting, with rest and sleep arrangements agreed.
Total cost of elder care
Plan for the agency plan fee (₹17,700 daytime or ₹29,500 live-in, incl. GST), the attendant's salary agreed with you, and for live-in care, meals and a private space. Medical services such as nursing or physiotherapy are arranged and paid for separately.
Elder care attendant vs qualified nurse
| Aspect | Attendant | Qualified nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Daily living and company | Clinical care |
| Injections, dressings | No | Yes, as prescribed |
| Arranged by Maidvy | Yes | No |
More answers: Maidvy FAQs · Pricing · Replacement Policy · How it works
Typical duties and what is not included.
Final duties are agreed with you before shortlisting and confirmed with the selected candidate.
Typical duties
- Companionship and conversation
- Walking and mobility support
- Meal assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Medicine and routine reminders
- Accompanying to nearby appointments as agreed
Not included
- Injections or IV care
- Wound dressing
- Physiotherapy
- Medical diagnosis or treatment
Is this the right service for you?
- Seniors living alone or with working children
- Parents recovering mobility after illness (non-medical)
- Families wanting live-in company for elders
- Seniors who need help with daily routines
Choose the arrangement that fits.
Daytime shifts of 8, 9 or 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave.
- 8 Hours
- 9 Hours
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
Maidvy's agency service charge.
- 6, 8, 9 or 10 hours a day
- Up to 2 replacements
- 11-month plan
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
- Helper stays at your home
- Up to 3 replacements
- As per final service proposal
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
Worker salary is separate. The domestic worker's monthly salary is separate from Maidvy's agency service charge. It is finalised based on the candidate's experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement. View full pricing
How hiring a elder care attendant works.
- 1
Requirement Submission
Share your city, service, working hours, duties and joining date through a callback request or the booking form.
- 2
Booking Confirmation
Confirm your booking with the ₹5,900 advance (including GST) so sourcing can begin.
- 3
Shortlisting
Our allocation team shortlists available candidates who match your stated requirements.
- 4
Google Meet Interview
Speak with shortlisted candidates online before you decide.
- 5
Candidate Selection
You choose the candidate who best suits your household.
- 6
Payment Completion
Pay the remaining agency service charge for your selected plan.
- 7
Deployment
Joining is coordinated with you and the selected candidate.
- 8
Post-Deployment Support
Ongoing customer assistance and replacement support under your plan.
Elder Care Attendant by city.
Elder Care Attendant: common questions.
No. Elder care attendants provide non-medical daily support. Medical needs must be handled by qualified healthcare professionals.
Yes. Live-in elder care is available with agreed working hours, rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave.
Maidvy's agency service charge is ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700 for the Daytime Plan, or ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 for the 24×7 Live-In Plan. The worker's monthly salary is separate and agreed based on experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement.
Elder care is daily-living support for seniors. Patient care attendants support people recovering from illness or surgery, at home and without clinical tasks.
Yes. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed on Google Meet, and you make the final selection.
No. Maidvy's attendants provide non-medical support. Clinical care needs a qualified nurse.
Yes. Supporting safe walking, transfers and daily routines is a core part of the role.
Any fall, change in eating, sleeping or mood, new pain, confusion or anything unusual.
Yes, assistance with personal care can be agreed, with dignity and privacy respected.
Often, yes, because someone is present through the day and night, with agreed rest. Discuss your parent's needs with the team.
Yes, accompanying your parent to appointments can be agreed, with travel arrangements discussed.
Raise it early with your Relationship Manager. Replacements are available within the limits of your plan's Replacement Policy.
Find the right elder care attendant for your home
Share your requirement and our team will call you back to confirm availability, plan and next steps.