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Whether you need a maid for a flat in Kakkanad, a cook who makes proper Kerala food in Panampilly Nagar, or a nurse for a parent recovering at home in Tripunithura, the process is the same. Take a subscription, read the profiles yourself, and call the person directly. You agree the salary with her. We don't take a commission on the hire and we don't choose for you.
Who's available in Ernakulam
Ernakulam has the deepest pool on the platform across every category, which is a function of both demand and supply. Maids, cooks and part-time staff are well covered across the district. On the nursing side, qualified ANM and GNM nurses, trained carers and hospital bystanders are all available, helped by the concentration of hospitals and nursing colleges in the district.
This is also the only district where our medical escort service operates, at ₹1,500 for four hours and ₹2,000 for eight.
Where in the district
Ernakulam is several quite different markets inside one district.
Kakkanad and the Infopark corridor. Young families, both parents in IT, living in flats and apartment complexes. The demand here is part-time maids for the morning, cooks, and childcare. Timing matters more than anything, because a part-time maid working three flats in one complex has a fixed slot and it doesn't move.
Edappally, Palarivattom, Kaloor, Vyttila. Dense, mixed, well connected. The easiest part of the district to staff, because maids can reach several houses without a long journey. Strongest part-time availability in Kerala.
Aluva, Angamaly, Perumbavoor. Our own base. More houses than flats, more live-in arrangements, and a good supply of staff living locally.
Tripunithura, Thevara, Panampilly Nagar, Kadavanthra. Older, more established households. More elderly care and nursing demand than the IT corridor, more cooks, and more full-time and live-in arrangements.
Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and the island areas. Harder to staff because of the travel. Live-in works better than part-time here.
Hospitals in Kochi
If someone is admitted and you need a hospital bystander, or care at home after discharge, this is the district with the most hospitals in Kerala.
The main ones include Amrita Institute at Edappally, Lisie at Kaloor, Rajagiri at Aluva, Aster Medcity at Cheranalloor, Medical Trust at Pallimukku, Lakeshore at Maradu, Renai Medicity at Palarivattom, Sunrise at Kakkanad, Specialists' at Ernakulam North and the Government General Hospital.
Bystander demand runs highest at Amrita, Lisie and Medical Trust simply because of their size. Night cover is what families run short of first, usually by the third or fourth night of an admission.
After discharge, most families need either post-operative care or general home nursing at home. Arrange it before the discharge date rather than after, because you'll have a better choice of nurse.
What it costs in Kochi
Kochi sits at the top of Kerala rates alongside Trivandrum.
The subscription for maids, cooks and household staff:
Quarterly
₹7,500
3 months access · about ₹2,500 a month
Half-yearly
₹12,000
6 months access · about ₹2,000 a month
Annual
₹22,000
12 months access · about ₹1,833 a month
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Salaries, paid directly to her:
| Role | Typical monthly in Kochi |
|---|---|
| Part-time maid, 2 to 3 hours | ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 |
| Full-time house maid | ₹12,000 to ₹16,000 |
| Live-in maid | ₹17,000 to ₹22,000 |
| Cook, full-time | ₹13,000 to ₹18,000 |
| Trained carer, day duty | ₹14,000 to ₹18,000 |
| Qualified nurse, day duty | ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 |
| Hospital bystander | ₹900 to ₹1,200 per 12-hour shift |
We're in Aluva
Most agencies on these searches are either listing sites with no address or a phone number attached to no particular place. We have an office in Aluva and the business is registered here.
It matters for two practical reasons. Our staff pool in this district is the largest we have, because it's where we started and where we do most of our recruitment. And if something goes wrong with a placement in Ernakulam, there's somewhere to go.
MAIDSHANDSFORYOU LLP, Metro Pillar No. 75, Maniyatt Building, Near Pulinchodu Metro Station, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala 683106
What you can hire in Kochi
Household: house maid · live-in maid · part-time maid · cook · driver
Nursing and care: home nurse · elderly care · night care · bedridden patient care · post-operative care · palliative care · hospital bystander · male nurse · medical escort, Ernakulam only
Family: baby care and nanny · post-delivery care
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Available now in Kochi / Ernakulam
1,156 workers listed in Kochi / Ernakulam on the app right now.
By type of work (one worker can offer more than one)
- House Maids 878
- Kids Care 233
- Electricians 171
- Home Nurse 139
- Hospital Bystander 76
- Plumbers 46
- Delivery Care 28
- Elderly Care 28
- Drivers 26
- Qualified Nurse 2
A few of the profiles
House Maid
Ernakulam · Female, 30s
- 6 years experience
- Day
House Maid
Ernakulam · Female, 50s
- Expertise: House Maids
- 5 years experience
- Day
Hospital Bystander
Ernakulam · Female, 20s
- Expertise: Hospital Bystander
- 3 years experience
- Day and night stay service
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid cost in Kochi?
Around ₹12,000 to ₹16,000 a month for a full-time house maid and ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 for a part-time morning slot, paid directly to her. Live-in runs ₹17,000 to ₹22,000 plus room and food. Kochi is at the top of Kerala rates.
Where can I find a home nurse in Kochi?
Filter the profiles for Ernakulam, check her ANM or GNM qualification and what cases she's handled, and call her yourself. Ernakulam has the deepest nursing pool on the platform.
Do you have an office in Ernakulam?
Yes, in Aluva. It's where the business is registered and where most of our recruitment happens.
Is part-time maid service available in Kakkanad?
Yes, and it's one of the strongest areas for it. Bear in mind that a part-time maid working several flats has a fixed timing set by her route, so agree the slot clearly at the start.
Which hospitals do you provide bystanders for in Kochi?
Any of them. Demand runs highest at Amrita, Lisie and Medical Trust. Call several bystanders rather than one, since same-night availability depends on who's free.
Do you cover Fort Kochi and the island areas?
Yes, though the travel makes part-time arrangements harder there. Live-in usually works better.