Caretaker Candidate Screening Form

Eligibility & Screening Checklist

Answer all questions — disqualifying items are marked

Basic Eligibility

Is the candidate female? This role is open to female applicants only

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Is the candidate 50 years of age or below? Candidates above 50 are not considered

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Can the candidate communicate fluently in Hindi? Hindi is a mandatory requirement — verified during phone screening

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Does the candidate have at least 2 years of experience with newborns (0–3 months)? Must be verifiable through references

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Is the candidate available and willing to live in 24 hours a day? This is a full-time live-in role; no day shifts offered

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Is the candidate willing to undergo police / background verification? Mandatory before joining — no exceptions

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Is the candidate willing to undergo a full medical check-up before joining?

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Does the candidate smoke or consume alcohol / any substances?

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Newborn-Specific Skills (7-Day-Old Baby)

Has the candidate experience with umbilical cord stump care?

Can the candidate perform a newborn sponge bath safely? Tub bath not suitable until cord stump heals

Is the candidate experienced with bottle feeding and correct burping technique?

Can the candidate support a breastfeeding mother (positioning, schedule, breast pump sterilization)?

Has the candidate handled babies with newborn jaundice? Must be able to identify yellowing of skin/eyes and alert parents

Can the candidate swaddle a newborn correctly and safely?

Is the candidate comfortable doing night duty (feeds and diaper changes every 2–3 hours through the night)?

Can the candidate maintain a daily log of feeds, diaper changes, and sleep times?

Health & Personal Conduct

Is the candidate in good physical health and able to manage the demands of round-the-clock newborn care?

Does the candidate maintain high personal hygiene standards? Ask about handwashing habits before and after baby contact

Is the candidate vegetarian? Household is vegetarian; vegetarian candidates are preferred

Has the candidate been trained in infant CPR or basic first aid?

References & Compliance

Can the candidate provide a minimum of 2 verifiable references from prior employers?

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Is the candidate aware of any complaint of child neglect or abuse against them?

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Does the candidate agree to the no-mobile-phone rule during active baby duty?

Does the candidate agree not to share any photographs or videos of the child or household on social media?

Does the candidate accept a 15-day trial period before confirmation?

Is the candidate comfortable following instructions from the family's registered pediatrician?