About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Join Our Family as a Housemaid/Nanny in Al Nahda, Sharjah
Do you find joy in creating a safe, cheerful home for children—and take pride in keeping a household running smoothly? We’re a caring family in Al Nahda, Sharjah, searching for an experienced Housemaid/Nanny who’s ready for a new chapter. If you have a heart for childcare and a knack for housekeeping, this could be your next rewarding role. Plus, with immediate joining available, you could become part of our family sooner than you think.
About Us
We’re not just hiring for a role—we’re inviting someone into our daily lives. Our family values trust, respect, and open communication, and we see our household helpers as partners in making our home a welcoming, positive space for our kids to grow up in. Weekends might mean a little extra mess after a family get-together, but we love sharing laughs over a cup of tea after dinner. If you appreciate a warm, appreciative work environment, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Caring for our children with patience, safety, and a sense of fun—whether that’s reading together, helping with homework, or supervising playtime
- Taking charge of daily cleaning tasks, including tidying living spaces, making beds, and ensuring the home environment sparkles
- Managing laundry: washing, folding, and organizing clothes for the whole family
- Assisting with basic meal prep and kitchen clean-up as needed
- Helping the household run smoothly by restocking supplies and running occasional local errands
- Being a reliable presence whether the kids are home on a school break or things get a little busier than usual
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Prior experience as a housemaid, nanny, or similar role caring for children and managing home tasks
- Strong sense of responsibility and trustworthiness
- Ability to balance warmth with professionalism—kids need a friend, but also clear boundaries
- Good spoken communication skills in English (basic Arabic a plus, but not required)
- Currently residing within the UAE and available for immediate start
Nice-to-Haves:
- Knowledge of basic first aid
- References from previous families or employers
- A flexible attitude—you know that every day’s a little different in a busy home
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive, reliable salary: AED 3,000 per month, always on time
- Full support: Including a free visa, medical insurance, and annual paid leave
- Respectful, friendly family: You’re a valued team member—never just “the help”
- Comfortable work environment: Al Nahda is easily accessible, and we strive to keep things fair and manageable
- Opportunities to grow: If you love caring for children and running a happy home, you’ll have room to shine
Joining us isn’t just about a pay cheque—it’s about finding a family who truly appreciates your care and hard work. We can’t wait to welcome the right person into our home.
Please note: This recruitment company charges an application fee. Apply only if you are currently inside the UAE and seeking immediate work.
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 some examples from your previous experience where you managed both childcare and household cleaning tasks on a typical day?
- How do you make playtime educational and engaging for children of different ages?
- What routines or systems do you use to make sure daily chores like laundry and tidying are completed efficiently?
- If the children are home on school break and the house is busier than usual, how do you prioritize your tasks and keep things running smoothly?
- Tell us about a time you handled a minor safety or first aid situation with children. How did you respond?
- How comfortable are you with preparing simple meals and ensuring the kitchen is clean afterward? Can you describe what that might look like in our home?
- Imagine you are asked to do a local errand or restock supplies on short notice. How do you approach last-minute changes and requests?
- Describe a situation where a child challenged your authority or boundaries. How did you handle it?
- Our family sometimes entertains guests and things can get a bit lively. How do you manage extra messes and keep your workflow positive on those days?
- Building trust and feeling comfortable in someone’s home takes time. How do you create open communication with families while maintaining professionalism?
- We value kindness and respect—what does being part of a warm, supportive household mean to you, and how do you contribute to that environment?
- Have you ever had to navigate cultural or language differences in a previous household? What did you learn from that experience?
- How do you handle feedback or suggestions from parents regarding care routines or home tasks?