About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Join Our Family as a Housemaid/Nanny in Al Nahda, Sharjah
Looking for a meaningful role where your work truly matters? As our new Housemaid/Nanny, you’ll be an integral part of our family’s daily life—helping us keep our home running smoothly and ensuring a comfortable, healthy environment. If you’ve always taken pride in turning houses into warm, inviting homes, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We’re looking for someone ready to join us in Al Nahda, Sharjah, as soon as possible.
About Us
Our family is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re eager to welcome someone who values care, kindness, and reliability. We live in a friendly, multicultural neighborhood and put a premium on mutual respect (and good food). Weekends are family time, and we believe everyone—guests and workers alike—should feel at home here. We treat our staff like extended family, celebrating birthdays, achievements, and, of course, the small daily victories (like a perfectly organized kitchen or spotless living room).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our home spick and span: daily cleaning, tidying, and organizing every room
- Assisting with meal preparation and cooking nutritious, tasty dishes for the family
- Ensuring laundry is washed, ironed, and neatly put away
- Handling grocery shopping and occasional errands, if needed
- Helping with childcare—playing, supervising, and lending a hand with homework or after-school activities when required
- Monitoring household supplies and letting us know when things are running low
- Maintaining high hygiene standards—especially in shared spaces like the kitchen and bathrooms
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Previous experience working as a housemaid, nanny, or similar domestic role (at least one year is preferred)
- Confidence in cleaning, cooking, and maintaining a hygienic home
- Friendly, honest, and respectful attitude toward both children and adults
- Ability to communicate clearly (basic English and/or Arabic speaking skills are a plus)
- Already inside the UAE with valid residency or visit status
- Willingness to join immediately
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with Middle Eastern or Asian cuisine
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Familiarity with kids’ routines and educational support
Not sure if you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: AED 2,500 per month—always paid on time
- Visa sponsorship for peace of mind
- Comfortable accommodation provided in or near our home
- Inclusive and supportive family environment
- Opportunity to become a valued and long-term member of our extended family
- Open to any nationality—diversity is our strength
- Room for personal and professional growth in a stable environment
Joining our family means more than just a job—it’s a place where your hard work is noticed, your meals are shared, and your efforts are genuinely appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome someone who brings not just skills, but also warmth and care, into our 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 walk us through your daily routine when cleaning and organizing a home?
- How do you approach meal preparation for a family with varied tastes, and do you have experience cooking Middle Eastern or Asian dishes?
- When supervising children, what activities do you enjoy doing with them, and how do you support their homework or after-school routines?
- Tell us about a time you noticed a hygiene issue in a previous job. How did you handle it to ensure the space remained clean and safe?
- If asked to manage grocery shopping or run errands, how do you stay organized and make sure nothing important is missed?
- What strategies do you use to keep track of household supplies and communicate with the family when something needs to be replenished?
- Describe a situation where you had to adjust quickly to a change in your daily tasks or the family’s needs. How did you manage it?
- How do you approach building trust and a positive relationship with both children and adults in the household?
- Can you share an experience when you worked with a multicultural family or in a diverse setting? What did you appreciate most about it?
- In busy moments, how do you prioritize multiple tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and helping with childcare?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities for someone working as a housemaid/nanny in a home environment?
- How do you handle feedback—both praise and constructive criticism—from family members you work with?
- If one of the children had a minor injury or wasn’t feeling well, what would be your first steps in caring for them?
- What does “feeling at home” mean to you, and how do you contribute to creating that environment for others?