Certainly! Hiring male and female nurses for elderly care at home is increasingly common and necessary, especially for seniors with chronic illnesses, mobility issues, or post-hospital recovery needs.
Here’s a full guide to help you understand:
👩⚕️👨⚕️ Male vs. Female Nurses for Elderly Care: Overview
| Nurse Type | Suitable For | Common Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Female Nurses | Elderly women needing assistance with hygiene, grooming | Feeding, dressing, meds, bathing |
| Male Nurses | Male seniors, bedridden patients, physical lifting tasks | Transfers, medical support, hygiene |
| Couple Nursing Teams | Husband-wife or paired male/female staff | 24×7 comprehensive coverage |
Tip: Match based on patient’s comfort, gender sensitivity, and medical needs.
🧑⚕️ Common Services Provided
- Medication administration (oral, IV, insulin, etc.)
- Monitoring vital signs (BP, heart rate, oxygen, glucose)
- Personal hygiene (bathing, diaper change, grooming)
- Mobility assistance (walking, wheelchair use, repositioning)
- Companionship & emotional care
- Post-operative care
- Feeding assistance (including tube feeding)
- Catheter & tracheostomy care (if trained)
🏠 Availability of Male & Female Nurses in Tamil Nadu
✅ Reputed Home Nursing Agencies:
- Portea Medical
www.portea.com- Available in Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai
- Male and female GNM/BSc nurses
- Offers part-time, full-time, and 24×7 packages
- India Home Health Care (IHHC)
www.ihhc.in- Offers gender-matched caregivers on request
- Available in Tamil Nadu metro regions
- Trained in post-hospital, dementia, stroke, cancer care
- Helpers Near Me
www.helpersnearme.com- Lists male and female nurses near your location
- Search by gender, language, and care experience
- Sulekha Home Nursing Services
sulekha.com- City-specific listings for male/female elder care staff
- Reviews and contact details for each provider
- Local Agencies in TN Cities
- Sakthi Home Nursing (Coimbatore)
- Sunglow Health Services (Madurai)
- CareMotto (Chennai) – Offers both genders for bedside support
💰 Approximate Costs (Tamil Nadu)
| Type of Nurse | Shift Type | Monthly Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Attender | 12 hrs/day | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Male Attender | 12 hrs/day | ₹16,000 – ₹22,000 |
| Trained Nurse (Female) | 12 hrs/day | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Trained Nurse (Male) | 12 hrs/day | ₹22,000 – ₹35,000 |
| 24-hour Live-in Nurse | Male or Female | ₹35,000 – ₹50,000+ |
Charges may vary based on city, experience, night duties, and medical skills (e.g., tracheostomy or ICU-level care).
✅ Tips Before Hiring
- Ask about patient’s preference (some elderly prefer same-gender caregivers)
- Verify nurse credentials (GNM, BSc, or ANM for medical care)
- Request trial shift to test comfort and compatibility
- Check agency backup options if nurse is absent
- Create a duty list: timing, meals, meds, hygiene tasks, etc.