About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to truly make a difference in a family’s daily life? As a Full-Time Housemaid with a warm, welcoming household in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, you’ll play a vital role in creating a comfortable, well-organized home environment. If you take pride in your work, love the satisfaction of a spotless kitchen, and enjoy putting your cooking skills to good use, this position might be a perfect fit. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to become an important part of a supportive family’s routine.
About the Family
This household is all about respect, open communication, and genuine appreciation for hard work. The family values honesty and reliability above all, and they believe in treating their team members with kindness and fairness. While daily routines are important, there’s always room for a little laughter — whether it’s swapping recipe tips in the kitchen or sharing stories over dinner prep. You’ll find a supportive environment where your efforts are noticed and truly valued. It’s a home where everyone pitches in and celebrates special occasions together, big or small.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping the house sparkling clean — from daily tidying to deep-cleaning routines
- Preparing family meals, including planning, cooking, and kitchen clean-up
- Managing laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organization
- Ensuring living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms are always neat and comfortable
- Grocery shopping or helping with errands as needed
- Noticing the little things: replacing towels, refilling supplies, and spotting what needs extra attention
- Supporting the family’s routines, whether it’s helping with simple tasks or making guests feel at home
- Communicating openly about household needs or any issues that arise
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Previous housekeeping experience in the UAE (at least 1 year preferred)
- Solid skills in both cleaning and home-style cooking
- Trustworthy, punctual, and responsible — you take your commitments seriously
- Able to work proactively and independently, but comfortable taking direction
- Friendly attitude and a willingness to be part of a family-oriented team
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with a variety of cuisines or special dietary needs
- Basic English or Arabic communication skills
- Familiarity with UAE household customs and expectations
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Preferably live-in (with private accommodation), but open to discussing alternative arrangements
- Competitive, reliable monthly salary with regular time off
- All meals provided during working hours
- Supportive, respectful family environment — your well-being is important here
- Opportunities to learn new recipes and home management tips
- A stable, long-term position for someone who wants to grow with the family
- Paid annual leave and public holidays as per UAE labor law
If you’re looking for a place where your hard work is noticed and your skills are truly appreciated, you’ll feel right at home here. We believe in creating a respectful, happy environment — and hope you’ll want to be a part of it.
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 describe your previous housekeeping experience in the UAE and share some of the routines or cleaning tasks you handled most often?
- What are some of your favorite home-style dishes to cook, and do you have experience preparing meals for families with special dietary needs?
- How do you organize your daily cleaning and laundry schedule to ensure the house stays tidy and comfortable for everyone?
- If you noticed that household supplies were running low or something needed repair, how would you communicate this to the family?
- Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple tasks—like cooking, cleaning, and helping with errands—on a busy day. How did you prioritize?
- What steps do you take to ensure guest areas and bedrooms are welcoming and ready for visitors at short notice?
- Can you share an example of how you handled a situation where a family member had a specific request or preference you weren’t familiar with?
- How do you approach learning new recipes or adapting to different cooking styles when the family wants to try something new?
- Describe a moment when open communication or teamwork made your job easier or more enjoyable in a previous household.
- What does being trustworthy and reliable mean to you in a household setting, and how have you demonstrated these qualities in past roles?
- How do you balance working independently while also being receptive to direction and feedback from family members?
- In your experience, what small details or thoughtful touches make a home feel extra comfortable for the people living there?
- How do you handle situations when you make a mistake or something doesn’t go as planned during your workday?
- What excites you about the idea of joining a family-oriented household that values respect, laughter, and celebrating special moments together?