About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
If you take pride in keeping a home running smoothly and enjoy making life easier for others, this could be your next opportunity. We’re searching for a diligent and experienced housemaid to join a welcoming home located in Abu Hail, just a stone’s throw from the NMC building. With a competitive salary, free meals, and accommodation, this is more than just a job — it’s a chance to find stability and appreciation in your daily work.
About the Family & Home
Think of this as joining a close-knit household where every team member is treated with respect — whether you’re prepping meals, tidying up, or sharing a laugh over afternoon tea. The family truly values reliability and integrity, believing that a comfortable living environment comes from teamwork and trust. You'll become part of a supportive group that respects different backgrounds and works together to create a harmonious home. And just a heads-up: mealtimes are a bit of a family event, and you’ll often find everyone gathered around!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping the home neat and tidy by handling daily cleaning, dusting, and sweeping
- Assisting with laundry — washing, ironing, and storing clothes carefully
- Helping to prepare and sometimes serve meals (no gourmet chef skills needed!)
- Doing basic grocery shopping or errands if required
- Supporting with occasional childcare or elderly care when needed
- Noticing what needs to be done, pitching in where you see a need, and communicating openly
- Respecting privacy and maintaining a discreet, professional demeanor at all times
- Reporting any issues or concerns directly to the head of the household
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Previous experience as a housemaid, cleaner, or in a similar household role
- Reliable, respectful, and honest work ethic
- Fluent in basic English (other languages are a plus)
- Physically able to lift, bend, and perform household chores without difficulty
- Valid visit visa or cancellation visa status (no overstays, please)
- Willingness to provide a brief introduction video and recent CV
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience in childcare or elderly care
- Basic cooking skills beyond simple meal prep
- Friendly nature and a positive attitude
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Handsome salary: AED 1000–1200 per month, on time, every month
- Free meals: Enjoy delicious home-cooked food daily
- Accommodation included: Your own comfortable space to rest
- Diverse, respectful home: Welcoming to all nationalities (except Cameroon ladies, as per family preference)
- Stable, supportive work environment: No long commutes, and your effort genuinely matters
- Room to grow: The more you contribute, the more you're appreciated
This is a chance to build lasting relationships in a warm household while enjoying real security and respect. If you seek a stable and friendly setting to put your skills to work, you might have just found your match.
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 experience handling daily household cleaning tasks, such as dusting, sweeping, and general tidying?
- What approach do you take to laundry, especially when it comes to washing, ironing, and organizing clothing items for a family?
- How comfortable are you preparing and serving simple meals, and what types of dishes are you most confident making?
- Share a time you noticed something that needed attention in a previous home and took the initiative to address it—what was the situation, and how did you handle it?
- Have you ever needed to assist with childcare or elderly care before? If so, how did you manage balancing these tasks with your regular household duties?
- When running errands such as grocery shopping, how do you make sure you’re meeting the family’s expectations and staying organized?
- Maintaining privacy and discretion is important in this role. Can you give an example of how you’ve handled sensitive information or situations in a previous job?
- Tell us about a moment when you had to report a problem or concern to the head of household. How did you ensure your communication was clear and respectful?
- How do you keep yourself motivated and manage time during days when things are especially busy or there are multiple tasks to juggle?
- This household values teamwork and open communication—how do you make sure you’re working effectively alongside others, including family members and staff?
- Our family enjoys spending mealtimes together. How do you see your role in contributing to a warm, communal atmosphere during these times?
- What do you enjoy most about working in a private home, and what kind of environment helps you do your best work?
- We value reliability and honesty highly. How do you demonstrate these qualities in your everyday work?
- Our team comes from diverse backgrounds. How do you ensure you’re respectful and adaptable to different cultural norms and practices in the home?