About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it's like to become an integral part of a warm and welcoming home, right here in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa City A? If you’re someone who enjoys caring for children and finds satisfaction in keeping a household running smoothly, this full-time, live-out housemaid position could be just what you’re looking for. With a reliable schedule and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a family’s life, this role is both meaningful and rewarding.
About the Family
Nestled in Khalifa City A, this family blends Abu Dhabi hospitality with a touch of international flair. They believe in treating everyone in their home with respect and care — whether it’s family or team. You’ll often find shared laughs in the kitchen and a real appreciation for honest, hard work. The household is lively thanks to young children, and they’re looking for someone who can become a steady, reassuring presence in their daily lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping to care for young children — from playtime to mealtime, you’ll be a dependable helping hand.
- Keeping the home tidy and comfortable by supporting with daily cleaning tasks (think tidying up toys, sweeping, and helping organize the essentials).
- Lending support with laundry and ironing, so everyone can start their day looking their best.
- Assisting with light meal prep or snack organization, especially for the little ones.
- Working closely with the parents, communicating about household needs and routines.
- Taking ownership of your daily schedule, ensuring key chores are handled smoothly.
- Bringing warmth, energy, and a positive attitude to the home.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience caring for children (either in another home or your own community).
- An eye for detail when it comes to keeping things clean and organized.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual by nature — the family will depend on you.
- Good at following routines, but flexible when surprises pop up (children are full of them!).
- Basic spoken English helps, and kindness is essential.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Consistent nine-hour workdays — with one full day off every week.
- Salary of AED 1400, paid on time, every time.
- Friendly family atmosphere — you’re treated like part of the team.
- Opportunity to create a lasting impact in the lives of young children.
- Khalifa City A is a safe, accessible community with amenities close by.
While the position is live-out and the family is unable to provide a visa, they offer respect, warmth, and a steady routine. If you thrive in caring environments and want to be valued for your efforts, this could be the start of something special.
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 share some experiences you've had caring for young children, and what age groups you are most comfortable with?
- How do you approach organizing household chores to ensure everything runs smoothly, especially when the children’s needs can change unexpectedly?
- Describe how you handle cleaning and tidying tasks in busy family homes. What methods or tools help you be efficient?
- What steps do you take to ensure laundry, ironing, and clothing organization are completed to a high standard?
- Tell us about a time when you had to adjust your routine because of changes in a family's schedule or unexpected events. How did you stay flexible?
- How would you prepare simple meals or snacks for children, while making sure you keep safety and nutrition in mind?
- Give an example of how you communicate effectively with parents about household needs or schedule changes.
- When the children become upset or are having a difficult moment, how do you comfort or encourage them?
- Have you ever noticed something in the home that needed attention but wasn’t on your task list? What did you do?
- How do you balance being friendly and warm with maintaining professionalism as part of a household team?
- What motivates you to work in a family environment, and what does being “dependable” mean to you in this context?
- Tell us about a challenge you’ve faced in previous childcare or housekeeping roles and how you overcame it.
- What do you enjoy most about working in homes where respect and kindness are part of the everyday atmosphere?
- How do you stay energetic and positive throughout a long, busy workday?