About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Looking for a Live-In Female House Helper in Ajman (Al Mwaihat)
Are you looking for a simple, straightforward housework job in a warm, respectful home? We’re a small household in Ajman (Al Al Mwaihat) searching for a reliable, friendly woman to join us as a live-in house helper. If you’re detail-oriented and find satisfaction in keeping a tidy space, you might enjoy being part of our everyday life.
About Us
We’re a family of three adults (no children or pets), and we live together in a cozy one-bedroom apartment here in Al Al Mwaihat, Ajman. Life here is calm and routine-driven—everyone pitches in where they can, and we treat each other as equals. Our home is welcoming, and we value trust, respect, and open communication. You’ll find us drinking tea together and keeping a laid-back atmosphere after a long day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our apartment clean and tidy, including sweeping, mopping, and regularly dusting surfaces
- Taking care of daily housekeeping tasks like making beds, handling laundry, and maintaining the bathroom and kitchen areas
- Helping to organize small items and keeping shared areas clutter-free
- Checking with the household on any particular needs or special requests around cleaning
- Joining in a friendly, respectful home where everyone contributes to a positive environment
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- A willingness to live with us (in-house accommodation will be provided)
- Trustworthiness, reliability, and a kind attitude
- Previous experience with cleaning or maintaining homes (even if informal)
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience working in a similar live-in role
- Basic understanding of Arabic or English
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Free accommodation in a peaceful household—your own safe place to live
- Guaranteed starting salary of 700 dirhams for the first month
We’ll increase your salary from the second month onwards as a thank you for your commitment! - No childcare or extra errands—your sole focus is cleaning
- Meals and basic living necessities provided
- Respectful, considerate treatment as a valued member of our home
We understand how important trust and comfort are when living and working together. If you’re ready to join a friendly family and help us keep our home in top shape, we’d be happy to welcome you.
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 walk us through your typical approach to cleaning an apartment, from dusting to mopping floors?
- How have you handled laundry duties in your previous housekeeping roles?
- What methods do you use to stay organized and ensure no area of a home is overlooked during your daily routine?
- Have you ever experienced a situation where someone in the household requested special attention to a particular cleaning task? How did you respond?
- Are you comfortable working in a routine-driven environment, and how do you adapt when unexpected tasks arise?
- This is a live-in position—what makes you suited to sharing a home and daily life with others?
- Describe a time when trust or reliability was especially important in your previous work or living arrangements.
- Our house relies on open communication. Can you share an example of how you handled a misunderstanding or disagreement in your past work?
- Living and working in the same space can sometimes be challenging. What strategies do you use to create healthy boundaries and maintain a positive atmosphere?
- In what ways have you helped maintain a calm, positive environment for others in your previous homes or workplaces?
- How do you approach learning or using a new language if basic English or Arabic were needed for communication in the household?
- Tell us about a moment when you took the initiative to help out or go above and beyond your usual responsibilities.
- What are you hoping to find in the family or environment you live and work with?