GDA Attendant Services

GDA (General Duty Assistant) Attendant Services provide essential non-medical and basic medical support to patients at home, hospitals, or elderly care centers. They ensure comfort, hygiene, and support in daily tasks.

Key services provided by GDA Attendants include:

• Patient hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care)
• Assisting in mobility (wheelchair, walker, bed-to-chair)
• Toileting support (commode, bedpan, diaper change)
• Monitoring vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse – if trained)
• Feeding assistance (oral, Ryles tube if trained)
• Medication reminders (non-injectable drugs)
• Support during physiotherapy sessions
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
• Companionship and emotional support
• Basic cleanliness and sanitization of patient area

Ideal for patients such as:

• Post-surgery recovery at home
• Bedridden or terminally ill patients
• Elderly needing day-to-day support
• Paralysis, Parkinson’s, Stroke patients
• Chronic illness patients (e.g., cancer, arthritis)

Skills of trained GDA attendants:

• Trained in basic patient handling (per NSDC curriculum)
• Understanding of infection control, hand hygiene, PPE usage
• Trained in CPR, fall prevention, safe lifting techniques
• Good communication and empathy
• Ability to follow nursing plans or doctor's instructions

Benefits of hiring GDA attendants from a professional service:

• Background-verified, trained staff
• Daily reports and updates to families
• Shift-based or 24/7 care available
• Customizable care plans (short or long term)
• Backup or replacement in case of absence

Common service models:

To support or set up GDA Attendant Services:

• Recruit from NSDC-certified or similar training programs
• Ensure refresher training every 6 months
• Develop clear duty checklists for home and hospital settings
• Monitor performance via supervisor or coordinator
• Ensure backup staff pool for replacements
• Use simple reporting formats (daily log, vital check sheet)