Home healthcare firms hiring thousands as Covid pushes demand for nurses and caretakers
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Companies like Portea, HealthCare at Home, India Home Health Care and Care24 are planning to increase their staff by 20-60% this fiscal year.
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HealthCare atHome, which has about 1,000 employees, will add another 500-1,000 in the coming year, chief executive Vivek Srivastava said.
Home healthcare companies are ramping up hiring of nurses and caretakers as demand for home-based care increases.
Companies like Portea, HealthCare at Home, India Home Health Care and Care24 are planning to increase their staff by 20-60% this fiscal year.
Industry players say that the second wave of Covid-19 helped drive acceptance of home-care. Favourable regulation from the Indian insurance regulator is also expected to give a further fillip to the segment.
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