About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever thought about joining a family—not just as an employee, but as someone who truly becomes part of the daily heartbeat of a home? We’re searching for a dedicated and caring Housemaid/Nanny to live with us in Al Ain (Asharej). If you’ve ever wished for a stable, long-term role where your commitment and reliability truly matter, this might just be the right fit for you.
About Us
We’re a close-knit family—lively, a little bit noisy, and always learning as we go (especially with a newborn in the house!). Our home is a place where kindness matters more than perfection, and where everyone pitches in—whether helping with bath time, story time, or just sharing a laugh after a long day. We value honesty, open communication, and a genuine love for children. If you appreciate a warm, respectful environment where your efforts will never go unnoticed, you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Caring for our energetic young daughter and cuddly newborn, supporting their everyday routines and needs
- Assisting with feeding, bathing, changing, and settling the baby—sometimes on a schedule, sometimes improvising!
- Helping keep the house tidy and organized—think dishes, laundry, sweeping, and the occasional toy clean-up mission
- Pitching in with meal prep or grocery lists as needed (if you have a favorite family recipe, we’re all ears)
- Supporting the family’s rhythm—jumping in where help is needed most, with a flexible, team-player spirit
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Hands-on experience caring for both newborns and young children
- Genuine honesty: we want someone our family can trust without hesitation
- A responsible attitude, especially when it comes to routines, safety, and household tasks
- Serious interest in a live-in arrangement and long-term commitment (stability really matters to us)
Nice-to-Haves:
- Basic cooking skills—bonus points if you love whipping up child-friendly meals
- Ability to speak either Arabic or English
- References from previous families
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Live-in accommodation in a comfortable, family-friendly home
- All meals provided—plus plenty of coffee and snacks
- Respect for your time and space (we’re big believers in fair breaks and private downtime)
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere—where you’re appreciated as a real member of the family
- Opportunity for a long-term, stable role without constant job-hunting
If you’re looking for more than just a job—a place where your presence genuinely matters—you might have just found your next 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 share an example of your experience caring for both newborns and older children at the same time? What were some of the unique challenges, and how did you manage them?
- Walk us through how you would structure a typical day caring for a newborn and a young child, especially when their needs overlap or routines conflict.
- What steps do you take to ensure the safety of young children and babies in a busy household environment?
- Sometimes babies and toddlers can both need attention at once—how do you prioritize and stay calm in those situations?
- How comfortable are you with assisting in light meal preparation, and do you have any favorite recipes you like to make for children?
- We often need flexibility—can you describe a time when you had to adjust your tasks or routine unexpectedly to support a family’s needs?
- Tell us about a moment when you recognized a possible health or safety concern in a previous role. What action did you take?
- This is a live-in role. How do you balance your responsibilities as a caregiver with your need for personal downtime or space?
- Our family values open communication. Can you describe how you would approach a situation where you needed to raise a concern or disagree with a parent’s instruction?
- Reliability is really important to us. Can you tell us about a time you committed to a long-term role and how you kept that commitment, even when things got tough?
- How do you handle high-energy or noisy environments, especially with young kids in the house?
- We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being around children. What do you love most about working with families, and what motivates you to keep doing this work?
- If you were joining a new family, what would help you settle in and feel at home?
- Languages are helpful in our household. Are you comfortable communicating in English or Arabic, and how do you overcome any language barriers when caring for children?