About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Looking for a Caring Live-In Housemaid in Ajman
Ever pictured yourself making a genuine difference in a household — where your attention to detail and kindness are truly valued? If you enjoy creating a comfortable, clean space and lending a hand where it’s needed most, you might be the helping hand our busy family has been searching for. We’re a family of five (plus a couple of friendly cats) in the heart of Ajman’s Al Yasmeen Area, looking for a trustworthy and reliable live-in housemaid to join our home.
About Us
We’re a warm, easygoing family with three energetic kids and a couple of cats whose curiosity knows no bounds. School mornings can be a little hectic (whose aren’t?), but we love to wind down together in the evenings or share a laugh over lunch on weekends. While our days are lively, we believe in a calm, supportive home environment. Respect, fairness, and open communication are very important to us — we want whoever joins us to feel right at home. We see this as much more than just a job; it’s about becoming a valued part of our daily lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our home clean and tidy — sweeping, mopping, dusting, and making sure common spaces feel welcoming
- Ironing clothes and keeping wardrobes organized so everyone heads out looking their best
- Helping with basic lunch preparations, especially school lunchboxes for the kids (no complicated cooking or big family dinners—just simple, thoughtful meals)
- Offering occasional help with our cats—feeding, light cleaning of their area, and, above all, a gentle touch
- Lending an extra hand when needed, but never managing the household alone or taking on heavy childcare
- Enjoying your own private space after hours — privacy and respect are very important to us
What You’ll Bring
- Prior experience with household cleaning and organization (families with kids is a plus!)
- Comfort around children and pets — you don’t need to be a cat whisperer, but curiosity and kindness help
- Ability to prepare basic, kid-friendly food; lunchbox ideas and simple snacks are more than enough
- Reliable, trustworthy, and honest — we value someone who takes pride in their work
- English or Arabic communication skills (basic conversational level is fine)
Not sure you tick every single box? We’d still love to hear from you — genuine character means more to us than a perfect résumé.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Own private room and washroom for comfort and privacy (room security is in place)
- Competitive salary between AED 1,000–1,200, paid on time every month
- One day off per month to rest, recharge, or connect with friends
- No heavy cooking required — focus is on cleaning, ironing, and making the kids’ lunchbags fun and practical
- Stable, supportive family environment where trust and respect go both ways
- No agencies or brokers, and strictly female applicants only
We want this to be a good fit for both of us. If you’re looking for a stable role with a considerate family (and some feline company), reach out — you might just be the right person for 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 describe your experience with daily household cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, dusting, and organizing common areas?
- How do you usually handle ironing and wardrobe organization to keep everything looking neat for a busy family?
- What’s your approach to preparing simple lunches or snacks, especially for children? Do you have any favorite kid-friendly ideas?
- Have you ever cared for pets as part of your housekeeping role before? How comfortable are you handling basic tasks like feeding and light cleaning for cats?
- Imagine the house is busier than usual one morning — what steps do you take to stay calm and keep your tasks on track?
- How do you ensure that a family’s privacy and personal space are respected when you’re living in their home?
- Tell us about a time you noticed something in a home that needed extra attention, even though it wasn’t part of your daily routine. What did you do?
- Have you faced any challenging situations when working with children or in family households? How did you respond?
- What does reliability and trustworthiness mean to you in a live-in housemaid position?
- How do you balance being helpful and hands-on with knowing when to give the family their own time and privacy?
- If you noticed the children were upset or unsettled during your work, how would you respond or support them?
- We value open communication; how comfortable are you speaking up if you’re unsure about instructions or need clarification?
- What do you enjoy most about working in a family home environment, and what helps you feel welcomed and motivated?