Cook, driver, gardener, house help: one checklist for all
People who cook, drive, garden or help at home are part of your daily life, and you give them access to your family, your things and your routines. A short, standard verification before they start protects everyone, including the worker.
Why one checklist
Different roles carry different risks, but the basics are the same: know who they are, where they live and who can vouch for them. A single checklist you apply to everyone is fair and easy to follow.
The checklist for every helper
- Identity: a government photo ID, and a recent photograph.
- Address: current address and a permanent address, with a contact in the family.
- Contact numbers: their own and a relative's.
- References: previous employers, contacted by you.
- Police verification as per local rules.
- Health: basic fitness and any condition relevant to the job, such as food handling.
- Written terms: hours, pay, leave and duties.
Add by role
- Cook: hygiene practice, and food-allergy awareness in your family.
- Driver: a valid licence for your vehicle type, a trial drive, and a record of challans where available.
- Gardener or maintenance: tools they bring, and whether they work alone.
- Caregiver for children or elders: more references, a trial period and a check for any history of concern.
Tips for a respectful process
- Explain why you ask, and tell them how their data will be used
- Do not hold on to original documents
- Keep copies safely and delete them when they leave
- Meet the worker's agency, if any, and check its own verification
When something feels wrong
If a helper avoids sharing ID, gives details that do not match or has no references, pause and ask calmly. A trial period of a few weeks, with clear tasks and regular feedback, helps you build trust. Always let family members know who is coming into the home and when.
How Praman helps
Praman by SatyaSakshi lets families and agencies verify staff on a short WhatsApp video call. The person shows their ID, completes a face match and liveness check, and shares their address and references. For drivers, licence and vehicle checks run alongside. Other checks, such as court records, can be added where enabled, and a reviewer approves the report.
Frequently asked questions
Is it appropriate to verify house help?
Yes, with consent and respect. Staff have access to your home and family, so a check is reasonable and many workers also welcome it.
What ID should I ask for?
A government photo ID, a recent photograph and a local address. For drivers, also the driving licence.
How often should I recheck?
When someone new joins, and whenever there is a change such as a new address, a new role or a concern.
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Check before you trust, with SatyaSakshi Praman
A WhatsApp link, a short video call with consent, and a report reviewed by SatyaSakshi investigators.
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