About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Looking for a Change of Scenery — and a Job that Feels Like Home?
If making a home shine and supporting a young child's adventures sound like a fulfilling way to spend your days, this opportunity in Ras Al-Khaimah’s Al Marieed area might just be what you’re looking for. A friendly local family is seeking a reliable, warm-hearted housemaid who’s comfortable juggling household cleaning with caring for an energetic 5-year-old. Here’s your chance to enjoy steady, full-time work with a family who genuinely values trust and friendliness — not to mention a workplace where every day feels a little different.
About the Family
This isn’t a big, bustling household or an impersonal team. Think: close-knit, welcoming, and respectful. The family lives in the peaceful Al Marieed neighborhood, where neighbors still say hello, and safety and comfort matter. They take pride in maintaining a tidy, organized home—but more importantly, they want someone who feels like an extension of the family, especially when it comes to caring for their child. If you love the idea of becoming a familiar, trusted presence in a household (and maybe learning a new recipe or two), you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping the home spotlessly clean — from dusting to mopping and everything in between
- Organizing everyday household tasks (think: laundry, tidying up toys, light ironing)
- Preparing simple, child-friendly snacks or light meals as needed
- Looking after a lively 5-year-old: playing, storytelling, helping with basic routines
- Taking initiative when you see a need and pitching in without always being asked
- Communicating clearly with the family — especially if the child needs anything
- Sometimes accompanying the family on small errands or outings
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in house cleaning — you know your way around a mop and a duster
- Experience caring for young children — patience, energy, and a playful spirit
- Fluency in Arabic — so you and the family always understand each other
- Valid UAE residence visa — required to work legally in the country
- Reliability, honesty, and respect for privacy — those go a long way here
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Full-time, predictable hours — stability you can count on
- Warm, respectful family who appreciate hard work and kindness
- Salary based on your experience (let’s talk!)
- Friendly neighborhood in Al Marieed area
- Daily variety in your routine — no two days are quite the same
- Work that matters: you help a family run smoothly (and a child grow)
If you’re searching for a meaningful, stable role with people who truly value what you do, this just might be your next home away from home.
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 experience with household cleaning and give examples of the types of tasks you’re most comfortable handling?
- How do you approach organizing daily household chores, especially when managing multiple responsibilities at once?
- What strategies have you found effective for keeping young children engaged, safe, and happy while also handling housework?
- Are you experienced in preparing simple, healthy snacks or light meals for children? Can you share a go-to recipe or a favorite snack you like to make?
- Tell us about a time when you noticed something that needed to be done around the house, but hadn’t been specifically asked — what did you do?
- How do you support a child’s daily routines, like getting ready for bed or playtime, while maintaining a calm and positive atmosphere?
- In your past roles, how have you handled situations where a child became upset or difficult to manage during your supervision?
- Communication is important in our home. How do you make sure you understand and respond to the family’s instructions, especially when plans change unexpectedly?
- Describe a time you had to balance the needs of household cleaning with providing care and attention to a child. How did you prioritize your tasks?
- Our family values trust and privacy. What does confidentiality mean to you in a household setting?
- Working in a family’s home requires adjusting to their personal routines and preferences. How do you adapt to new environments or unfamiliar family customs?
- What do you enjoy most about working closely with a small family, and how do you build positive relationships with children and parents?
- Sometimes you may accompany the family on errands or outings. How do you adjust your approach to childcare in public settings compared to at home?