Repositioning every 2 hours
A simple discipline that prevents most pressure sores. Caregivers maintain a written turning schedule, no clock-skipping, even at 3am.
Bangalore · High-dependency care
Bedridden, but not held back.
Trained attendants for bedridden patients in Bangalore, pressure-sore prevention, dignified incontinence care, safe transfers, and the calm patience this work demands.
Reviewed by Sister Mary George, B.Sc Nursing, Care DirectorLast updated May 2026
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In one paragraph
Bedridden patient care should be done by a trained attendant, not a general caretaker. The work, repositioning every two hours, twice-daily skin inspection, dignified incontinence care, and safe transfers, is unforgiving of inexperience. EzyHelpers places trained attendants live-in for ₹24,000–₹34,000/month.
Understand the condition
Long-term immobility: what families should know.
- Up to 1 in 3
Pressure ulcers can develop in up to a third of immobile patients when regular repositioning is not maintained, and most are preventable.
- 2 hours
The internationally accepted repositioning standard for bedridden patients is every 2 hours, day and night.
- Days, not weeks
Muscle loss, stiff joints and skin breakdown can begin within days of becoming bedbound, early protocol matters.
This information is for general awareness, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor for diagnosis and treatment. EzyHelpers arranges trained caregivers and nursing support, we work alongside your doctor’s plan, never in place of it.
What we cover
Care needs & conditions covered.
Conditions covered
- Complete bedside care
- Long-term immobility
- Diaper care
- Bed sores risk
- Tube feeding (nurse-supported)
Care needs we support
- Bed bath and oral hygiene
- Diaper changing with dignity
- Feeding assistance
- Two-hourly position changing
- Bed-sore prevention and skin checks
- Linen changing
- Basic vitals observation
- Emotional comfort and presence
The bedridden care protocol
Six disciplines, every day, all day.
None of these are dramatic. All of them prevent the things that go wrong if no one is paying attention.
Skin inspection twice daily
Bony prominences (heels, sacrum, hips, elbows) are checked morning and night. Any redness that doesn’t fade in 30 minutes is photographed and reported.
Dignified incontinence care
Prompt change of incontinence pads, gentle cleansing, barrier cream, and posture-aware bedding. Done quietly. Never rushed. Never visible.
Hydration & nutrition tracking
Bedridden patients eat and drink less. Caregivers track intake, encourage small frequent feeds, and watch for swallow safety, especially with thin liquids.
Range-of-motion exercises
Passive joint mobilisation 2–3 times daily prevents contractures and preserves mobility for when recovery is possible. Done as a routine, not when remembered.
Bed setup & equipment
Pressure-relief mattress where indicated, side rails for safety, raised head-end for breathing, towels and dressings within reach. Caregivers help families set this up.
When to escalate
Eight signs that need a doctor, today.
Bedridden patients deteriorate quietly. The trained attendants we place are taught to recognise these signs and act.
- Pressure sore deeper than skin (bleeding, weeping, dark)
- New fever > 100.4°F / 38°C
- Sudden change in alertness
- Reduced urine output (less than half normal)
- New shortness of breath at rest
- Persistent vomiting
- New unexplained pain
- Patient asking to be allowed to refuse care
What’s covered
A trained attendant for bedridden care does:
- Two-hourly repositioning, day & night
- Twice-daily skin inspection (with photos)
- Bed-bath, hair and oral care
- Dignified incontinence and toilet care
- NG/PEG tube feeding observation
- Range-of-motion exercises 2–3× daily
- Hydration and nutrition tracking
- Safe transfers (with second caregiver if needed)
- Pressure-mattress & equipment maintenance
- Family WhatsApp updates daily
- Coordination with visit nurses for dressings
- Doctor escort and pharmacy runs
Honest expectations
What the caregiver does, and doesn’t.
Clear scope from day one keeps the placement happy on both sides. Here’s exactly what to expect.
Included in care
- Personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, toilet assistance
- Oral feeding and meal-time support
- Oral medication reminders, on schedule
- Safe walking, transfers and mobility support
- Companionship, conversation and daily engagement
- Light tidying of the care recipient’s room and washroom
- Washing the care recipient’s clothes (machine wash)
- Preparing simple meals for the care recipient
Not included (we arrange specialists instead)
- Injections, IV lines, Ryle’s tube or any clinical procedure (we arrange qualified nurses for these)
- Cooking or housework for the whole family
- Washing the family’s clothes or cleaning the full house
- Heavy massage or physiotherapy (we arrange certified physiotherapists)
- Administering medication beyond reminders without nurse oversight
- Driving or errands outside the agreed care plan
Simple to start
How to book care at home.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Call 080-31411776 or send the form, share the condition, daily routine and your locality.
- Step 2
Get matched within hours
We shortlist verified caregivers suited to the condition, language and shift you need.
- Step 3
Care starts at home
The caregiver is briefed and begins, with quick replacement support if the fit isn’t right.
Frequently asked
Bedridden care, answered.
Bedridden care, done well.
Quietly, day and night.
Tell us about your situation. We respond within the hour and place a trained attendant before things drift.