About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
A Role That's Less "Job Posting" and More "Welcome to the Family"
Some jobs ask for a résumé. This one asks for a bit of heart. A family in Sharjah's Taawun neighborhood is looking for a live-in nanny to care for their children and help keep the home running smoothly — and honestly, that word "home" is doing a lot of work here. This isn't a corporate placement or an agency listing with a logo at the top. It's a real household, real kids, and a real need for someone patient, kind, and dependable. If you've got a soft spot for little ones and the stamina to keep a home humming, keep reading.
About the Family
They're based in Taawun, a quiet, family-friendly pocket of Sharjah where life moves at a gentler pace than the city center. The household is warm but structured — they value routine, respect, and someone who treats their children's wellbeing as seriously as they do. Newborn experience matters here, because patience with infants isn't something you can fake; it's something you either have or you don't. They're looking for a long-term fit, not a revolving door. Someone who becomes part of the daily rhythm of the house, not just a pair of hands passing through.
What You'll Be Doing
- Caring for the children throughout the day — feeding, bathing, settling for naps, and keeping them safe and engaged
- Handling newborn care with gentleness and attentiveness, including feeding schedules and soothing
- Keeping the home clean and tidy: sweeping, mopping, laundry, dishes, and general upkeep
- Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children as needed
- Supporting the family's daily routine — school runs, bedtime, and everything in between
- Communicating openly with parents about how the kids are doing, what's working, and what isn't
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves
- Genuine, hands-on experience caring for children — especially newborns
- A patient, calm temperament (babies can sense stress, and so can parents)
- Your original passport in hand — this is non-negotiable
- Reliability and honesty; this is a position built on trust
- Willingness to live in and be present as part of the household
Nice-to-Haves
- Prior live-in experience in a family setting
- Basic cooking skills for children's meals
- Ability to start soon and commit long-term
Not sure you tick every box? If you've got the patience and the passport, that's a strong start — reach out anyway.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Live-in arrangement — accommodation provided, so no rent to worry about
- AED 1,100 per month, with a review after 3 months and the real possibility of an increase based on how things go
- 2 days off per month to rest and recharge
- A family that values consistency — if you're good to their kids, they'll be good to you
- Room to grow into the role and become a trusted, long-term part of the household
It's a simple setup, and that's part of the appeal: clear expectations, a stable home, and a family that's genuinely invested in finding the right person. If that sounds like you, send your number and a short video introducing yourself — serious applicants only, please.
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 me through your experience caring for newborns specifically — what does a typical day look like when you're responsible for an infant?
- What's your approach when a baby won't stop crying and you've already tried feeding, changing, and rocking?
- This role includes housekeeping alongside childcare — how do you balance tending to the children while also keeping up with cleaning, laundry, and meals?
- Have you ever lived in with a family before? What was that experience like, and what did you learn about sharing a home with your employers?
- Can you prepare simple, healthy meals or snacks for young children? What are a few things you'd feel comfortable making?
- Tell me about a time a parent disagreed with how you handled something with their child. How did you work through it?
- What would you do if one of the children got sick or hurt while the parents weren't home?
- This is a long-term position with a family that values routine. How do you feel about structure and consistency in a household?
- Why are you looking for a live-in role specifically, rather than a job where you go home at the end of the day?
- Can you confirm you have your original passport with you and are able to start soon?
- How do you usually communicate with parents about how the children are doing — what does that look like day to day?
- What does patience mean to you in this kind of work, and how do you keep your calm on a difficult day?
- The family is looking for someone who becomes part of the household rhythm. What does being part of a family's daily life mean to you?