About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to become part of a warm, welcoming household where your care and dedication truly make a difference? A family of three in Al Tawun, Sharjah, is searching for a full-time nanny and housemaid to join their home. If you love working with young children and take pride in creating a clean, comfortable living space, this could be your next rewarding role. Here, your experience and reliability won’t just be appreciated—they’ll be essential to the family’s daily happiness and peace of mind.
About the Family
This is a close-knit family that believes in kindness, trust, and mutual respect. They’re raising a cheerful two-year-old in a cozy two-bedroom apartment, and they value a calm, safe, and nurturing home environment above all else. While routines are important, there’s always room for laughter—don’t be surprised if you’re invited to join in a spontaneous living room dance or asked to share your favorite recipe. The family is respectful of personal boundaries and values open, honest communication. If you enjoy meaningful work and genuine human connection, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing attentive, loving care for a playful 2-year-old—think storytime, meal prep, nap schedules, and the occasional game of peekaboo.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of a 2-bedroom apartment, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and laundry.
- Preparing simple, nutritious meals for the child, and occasionally assisting with family meals.
- Managing household chores such as ironing, dishwashing, and tidying up common areas.
- Ensuring a safe environment at all times, especially when supervising the child.
- Supporting the family with additional tasks as needed, always with an eye for detail and care.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Prior experience in childcare (especially with toddlers) and housekeeping.
- A genuine love for children and a nurturing, patient demeanor.
- Reliability, honesty, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to communicate clearly (basic English or Arabic preferred).
- Valid passport and readiness for a live-in position.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with meal preparation for young children.
- Familiarity with basic first aid.
- Positive attitude and flexibility with daily routines.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive monthly salary, paid on time—no guesswork.
- Live-in position with comfortable private accommodations and meals provided.
- One day off each month to rest, recharge, or explore Sharjah at your own pace.
- Supportive, respectful family who values your well-being and contributions.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life while developing your own skills.
- A stable, long-term opportunity in a safe and friendly neighborhood.
If you’re ready to bring your care, energy, and skills to a family that genuinely appreciates you, this could be the role you’ve been hoping for.
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 your experience caring for toddlers and what activities you find most helpful in supporting their development at this age?
- How do you approach maintaining a clean and organized home, especially when balancing childcare and housekeeping tasks at the same time?
- What steps do you take to ensure a safe environment for a young child, both during playtime and throughout daily routines?
- Describe your experience with preparing simple, healthy meals for children. Do you have any favorite dishes or snack ideas for a two-year-old?
- When managing laundry, ironing, and other household chores, how do you prioritize your tasks to stay on top of everything?
- Have you ever needed to use basic first aid skills while caring for a child? If so, can you walk us through what happened and how you responded?
- Tell us about a time when you had to adjust quickly to a change in the family’s schedule or routine. How did you handle it?
- How do you handle situations when a young child is upset or having a tantrum? Can you share a specific example?
- Give an example of how you communicate with parents to keep them informed about their child’s day and well-being.
- What do you enjoy most about working in a private household, and what do you find most challenging?
- This family values kindness, respect, and open communication. How do you demonstrate these qualities in your daily work?
- The role includes living in and becoming part of the household. How do you maintain your own boundaries and self-care while building close relationships with the family?
- If you were invited to share a favorite recipe or join in a fun family activity, how would you participate and connect with the family?
- What motivates you to stay reliable and positive, even on busy or challenging days?