About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you a compassionate caregiver from Cameroon with a background in supporting seniors with Alzheimer’s? If you find meaning in making daily life brighter for someone in need—and you’re looking for a stable opportunity in Dubai—this could be a rewarding next step. We’re looking to welcome a dedicated caregiver into our family’s care circle, focusing on the well-being and dignity of an 80-year-old loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease. Sound like the kind of impact you want to make?
About the Family
Our family has lived in Deira for several years and we deeply value trust, patience, and reliable support when it comes to our cherished elders. We work hard to foster an environment that feels safe, welcoming, and respectful—for both those we care for and those who help us care. Meals (and stories) are often shared in our home, and while our schedule can be busy, there’s always time for heartfelt conversations over tea or laughter at an old favorite song. You’ll find us hands-on, open-minded, and genuinely appreciative of the people who join our journey.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the patient through daily routines, from gentle morning wake-ups to evening wind-downs
- Assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Preparing light, nutritious meals and supervising eating
- Engaging the patient with memory-friendly activities—sometimes as simple as flipping through photo albums or going for short walks
- Offering companionship and emotional support, especially during moments of confusion or anxiety
- Observing and reporting any significant changes in health, mood, or behavior to the family promptly
- Ensuring medication is taken on time and tracking the patient’s daily needs
- Creating a calm, structured environment tailored for Alzheimer’s care
- Collaborating closely with the family to adjust routines and strategies as the patient’s needs evolve
What You’ll Bring
- Previous hands-on experience caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or similar memory conditions
- Kind, patient, and respectful approach—your presence should be steady and reassuring
- Strong communication skills, especially in English (French is a plus)
- Knowledge of basic first aid and elder safety
- Your own valid visa for the UAE and ability to work a 12-hour shift, 6 days a week
- Comfortable commuting to and from Deira (this is a stay-out position)
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Warm, welcoming household where caregivers are truly valued
- Predictable schedule—no overnights required, and Sundays are always yours
- Competitive, reliable pay
- Opportunity to build meaningful, personal bonds and see your impact firsthand
- Open communication and respect for your expertise—we’ll listen and work together
- Work with a compassionate, understanding family who sees caregiving as a team effort
- Room to grow: as our needs change, so might your responsibilities
We believe the heart you bring to this role is as important as the skills. If you take pride in caring for others and want to feel truly appreciated, you may have just found your new work family.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you share your experience supporting elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s, and describe specific approaches you've found effective in managing their daily routines?
- How do you handle situations when a patient becomes confused, anxious, or agitated? Can you walk us through how you’d respond in real time?
- What steps do you take to ensure medications are administered accurately and on schedule, especially when a patient might be resistant or forgetful?
- Describe how you would plan a day for someone with Alzheimer’s—what activities or routines help keep them calm and engaged?
- Have you managed personal hygiene tasks for seniors before, such as bathing and dressing? How do you maintain their dignity and comfort during these moments?
- How do you monitor and communicate changes in a patient’s mood, behavior, or physical health to families?
- If the family suggested a new care strategy or daily routine adjustment, how would you go about implementing it and giving feedback?
- Tell us about a challenging day you’ve had as a caregiver. What did you learn from the situation?
- How do you balance providing companionship—especially emotional support—while also giving the individual space and respecting their independence?
- In a busy household, how would you maintain calm and structure for the patient, particularly on days with more visitors or activity?
- Our family values open communication—can you share an example of how you handled a misunderstanding or difference of opinion with a previous family or supervisor?
- How do you approach cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a home that may have practices or traditions different from your own?
- What motivates you most in caregiving, and how do you keep your compassionate approach steady even on tough days?
- Building connections is important to us—how do you foster a sense of trust and warmth not just with the patient, but with the family as well?