About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Interested in a Caretaking Role in a Warm, Family Setting?
Are you someone who enjoys keeping things tidy and finds joy in preparing home-cooked meals? We’re searching for a friendly, reliable lady to join our household in the Almouhat area of Sharjah. If taking care of a bustling family home sounds like something you’d enjoy, this could be just the fresh start you’re looking for—especially with the security of a steady job and a dedicated place to stay.
About Our Family
We’re a busy household of seven—four adults and three lively kids, aged 10, 12, and 14. Our days are filled with school, work, and family time. We value kindness, clear communication, and honesty above all. We like to think of our home as warm, inclusive, and respectful—everyone pitches in, and your contribution would truly matter. We also provide your own private room so you’ll have personal space to rest and recharge.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our home clean and tidy, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and laundry
- Taking care of daily cooking—simple, nutritious meals the whole family enjoys
- Helping organize spaces, from the kitchen to the kids’ shared rooms
- Occasionally assisting with tasks like grocery prep or keeping an eye on the little ones if we’re busy nearby
- Being a friendly face our children can trust and feel comfortable with
What You’ll Bring
- Experience with household cleaning and organizing in a family setting
- Ability to cook basic, healthy meals for a group (don’t worry, we’ll show you our favorite recipes)
- Reliability, respectfulness, and a good attitude—these matter most to us
- Comfort around children and other adults; patience and kindness go a long way here
- Willingness to follow family routines and help out where needed
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Salary starts at AED 1,000 per month—paid on time, every time
- Secure full-time position with an employment visa sponsored
- Private room provided—your own quiet retreat at the end of a busy day
- Supportive environment: we like to treat our staff as part of our extended family
- Plenty of opportunity to learn new recipes and family routines (and we’re happy to teach!)
- Located in Almouhat, Sharjah—a safe, family-friendly neighborhood
- Clear communication and respect for your needs and time off
You’ll find the work steady, the atmosphere welcoming, and plenty of respect for your contributions. There’s always a hot meal and a warm smile waiting here. If you’re interested in making our house a true home, let’s talk!
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 tell us about your previous housekeeping experience in a family home environment and what daily tasks you managed there?
- What’s your approach to keeping a large household clean and organized when there are both adults and school-age children?
- How comfortable are you with preparing simple, healthy meals for a family? Do you have any signature dishes or favorite recipes you enjoy cooking?
- When the family is busy, you might be asked to watch the children or help with snack preparation—how do you handle situations where you’re balancing multiple responsibilities at once?
- How do you prioritize tasks if there’s a lot to do, for example, on busy school mornings?
- If you notice a child feels upset or needs extra attention while you’re working, how would you respond to help them feel comfortable?
- Describe a time when you had to adapt to a new family’s routines or preferences. What steps did you take to fit in smoothly?
- Our home values kindness and clear communication. Can you share an example of a time you resolved a misunderstanding or communicated a concern with an employer or coworker?
- What motivates you to work in a family-based caretaking role rather than other types of jobs?
- Sometimes there are unexpected changes, like an extra guest at dinner or a last-minute event. How do you typically handle changes or requests on short notice?
- Working closely with children calls for patience and a gentle touch. Can you give an example of how you support or guide kids respectfully?
- How do you maintain healthy boundaries and take care of your own well-being when working and living in someone else’s home?
- What are some ways you help contribute to a positive, welcoming atmosphere in the families you work with?
- Is there anything you’d like to learn or try in a new household that you haven’t had the opportunity to do before?