About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Looking for a meaningful role where your energy and care truly matter? Our family in Khalidyah, Abu Dhabi, is excited to welcome a dedicated live-in housemaid (under 30) into our home. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a real difference in the daily lives of two growing girls and to become a valued part of a supportive household. If you’re fluent in English, have a knack for keeping things organized, and enjoy spending time with children, you might find this opportunity uniquely rewarding.
About the Family
We’re a warm, close-knit family who believes that a happy home is built on trust, respect, and a little bit of fun. Our two daughters — a curious, playful 1.5-year-old and a thoughtful, energetic 6-year-old — keep our days lively and full of laughter (and yes, the occasional mess). We value open communication and treat our home helpers as extended family. Weekends sometimes mean movie nights or a walk in the park, and we always make space for kindness and learning together. Your well-being and comfort will be a priority in our household.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our home neat and welcoming through daily cleaning, organizing, and laundry
- Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children (and sometimes joining us for family meals)
- Creating a safe, attentive, and nurturing environment for our daughters
- Engaging the children with age-appropriate activities, playtime, and basic learning
- Assisting with bedtime and morning routines, as needed
- Helping with errands or grocery lists when required
- Communicating openly with us about the children’s well-being and household needs
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Experience with household cleaning and childcare (especially with young children)
- Active, energetic, and able to keep up with little ones
- Fluent English communication skills
- Trustworthiness, patience, and a friendly disposition
- Willingness to live with our family in Khalidyah, Abu Dhabi
- Age under 30 (due to family requirements)
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with basic first aid or child safety
- Ability to prepare simple, healthy meals
- A positive outlook and readiness to join in family activities
Not sure if you fit every single point? Please reach out — we’re open to meeting warm, dedicated candidates who are eager to learn.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- AED 1500 per month salary, paid on time
- Visa sponsorship and full support with legal paperwork
- Comfortable private accommodation within our family home
- Supportive and respectful environment where your well-being matters
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and truly bond with the children
- Flexible time off and understanding around personal needs
- A chance to build a stable and rewarding career in a welcoming Abu Dhabi household
We believe that when you’re happy and secure, our family thrives too. If you’re ready to join a caring home and help shape our daily life, we’d be delighted to meet you.
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 previous experience caring for young children, particularly toddlers and early primary age?
- What strategies do you use to keep a household tidy and organized on a daily basis?
- How would you plan and lead a playful, age-appropriate activity for a 1.5-year-old and a 6-year-old together?
- Tell us about a time you had to manage multiple responsibilities at once in a family or childcare setting. How did you prioritize your tasks?
- If one of the girls refuses to cooperate during bedtime or a morning routine, how would you handle the situation?
- What are some simple, healthy snacks or meals you feel confident preparing for young children?
- How do you communicate updates or any concerns about the children’s well-being to parents?
- Have you ever encountered a safety issue or minor emergency while looking after children? What did you do?
- How do you approach building trust and a positive relationship with both children and their parents in a live-in role?
- What do you enjoy most about engaging with children, and how do you bring fun and learning into everyday routines?
- Our family values kindness, patience, and open communication. Can you share an example of how you’ve demonstrated these qualities in previous roles?
- Sometimes, we like to include our housemaid in family activities or meals. How do you feel about being part of a close-knit household?
- If you needed time off or had a personal concern, how would you approach discussing it with us?
- What motivates you to work as a live-in housemaid, and what are you hoping to find in your next family placement?