Portea Medical

1. Online application

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or Portea's careers page for clinical roles such as nursing and physiotherapy, or for operations and support functions, based on relevant qualifications and experience. Applications are usually matched to a specific city and service area.

2. Recruiter screening call

A short call typically covers background, certifications, availability and salary expectations, and helps the recruiter match candidates to suitable roles and service locations. This call also checks comfort with travelling to patients' homes for visits.

3. Clinical or functional assessment

For clinical roles, this stage typically tests medical knowledge, hands-on skills and adherence to safety protocols; for non-clinical roles, it checks relevant functional or operational competence. Assessors may present a sample patient scenario to gauge judgement.

4. Interview with hiring manager

A more detailed conversation with a senior clinician or department head evaluates patient-handling skills, communication and problem-solving in real-world home care scenarios. Candidates are often asked how they would manage a patient's family expectations.

5. HR discussion and offer

The final stage covers background verification, compensation discussion and joining formalities, along with an overview of training and onboarding for home healthcare delivery. Candidates are briefed on shift patterns and coverage areas.

6. Onboarding

Once the offer is accepted, new joiners typically go through induction covering Portea's clinical protocols, documentation systems and safety standards before starting home visits.

Portea Medical's hiring process typically has three to four stages, with additional clinical checks for roles that involve direct patient care.

Round 1: Recruiter screening call

A 15-20 minute call typically covers your background, certifications, work experience and availability, helping the recruiter assess basic fit for the role and location.

• Questions on relevant qualifications and certifications
• Availability and willingness to travel for home visits
• Basic understanding of the role's expectations

Round 2: Clinical or skills assessment

For clinical roles, this typically includes a practical or knowledge-based assessment of medical procedures, safety protocols and patient care standards.

• Questions on common home care procedures
• Handling emergencies during a home visit
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety protocols

Round 3: Interview with hiring manager

A 30-40 minute interview with a senior clinician or manager typically evaluates communication skills, empathy and how you would manage patients independently at their homes.

• Handling a difficult or anxious patient
• Coordinating with doctors and family members remotely
• Situational questions on care quality and documentation

Round 4: HR interview

A final round typically covers compensation, shift flexibility and long-term interest in home healthcare, closing with a discussion on joining timelines.

• Why you want to work in home healthcare
• Discussion of salary and shift preferences
• Questions on career growth within Portea