About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever found yourself imagining a job where laughter, creativity, and caring for little ones is part of your daily routine? If nurturing, engaging, and playing with children comes naturally to you—and a cozy, family-centered environment sounds right up your alley—this could be the perfect fit. We’re searching for a nurturing nanny in Al Karama, Abu Dhabi, who can bring warmth and patience into our home, while also lending a hand with light tidying up. If you’re from Uganda, have kids’ experience, and a touch of Arabic in your language toolkit, we’d really love to meet you.
About the Family
We’re a small, close-knit family who believes the best days are often spent gathered in the living room building castles out of blocks or sharing silly stories after school. Our home is modest and filled with energy—there’s rarely a dull moment with kids about! We value kindness, patience, and honesty, and we do our best to create a supportive atmosphere for anyone joining us, making sure you feel like you belong from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Caring for and supervising the children throughout the day, ensuring they are safe, happy, and engaged
- Organizing and participating in fun, age-appropriate games and creative activities (think drawing, singing, or pretend play)
- Preparing simple snacks or light meals for the kids
- Assisting with light house cleaning—tidying toys, wiping down surfaces, sweeping, and keeping common areas neat
- Communicating openly with the family about the children’s needs, moods, or any concerns
- Providing gentle discipline and emotional support—helping our little ones grow in confidence and kindness
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Recent experience caring for children (within a home or family setting)
- Currently living near Al Karama, Abu Dhabi
- Ugandan nationality, with a valid passport and UAE residence visa
- Spoken Arabic (even just a little is great!)
- Reliable, patient, and genuinely enjoys being around kids
- Willing to help with household cleaning in a small home environment
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with basic first aid or early childhood education
- Ability to help with simple homework or reading practice
- A warm smile and sense of humor
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive family who values your wellbeing and treats you with respect
- Friendly environment where your ideas and experience are appreciated
- Fair compensation, with regular time off by mutual arrangement
- Located in a safe, convenient neighborhood close to local shops and transport
- The opportunity to become a cherished part of our family’s daily life
We want you to enjoy coming to work each day, knowing you make a real difference in our children’s world—one story, smile, or playful afternoon at a time.
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 children in a home or family setting? What age groups have you worked with most?
- How do you come up with fun and creative activities for young children? Could you share some examples of games or crafts you might organize?
- In our home, we value gentle discipline and emotional support. How do you handle moments when a child is upset or misbehaving?
- Since part of the job involves light tidying, how do you manage balancing childcare with keeping the house orderly throughout a busy day?
- We sometimes ask for help with preparing simple snacks or meals for the kids. Are you comfortable with this, and do you have any go-to kid-friendly recipes?
- Have you used your Arabic language skills in previous childcare roles? If so, how was it helpful for communicating with children or parents?
- Imagine one of the children has a minor scrape or feels unwell. How would you handle the situation, and how would you communicate with the family about it?
- Tell us about a time you had to engage a group of children with different interests or energy levels. How did you ensure everyone felt included and happy?
- This is a lively, close-knit home. What do you enjoy most about working with families in this kind of environment?
- Our family loves sharing jokes and being playful. How do you bring humor and positivity into your work with kids?
- Can you share a situation where you noticed a child’s mood change and how you responded to support them emotionally?
- What strategies do you use to help children gain confidence and kindness through daily routines and play?
- Being open and honest is important to us. How do you keep lines of communication clear when discussing the children’s needs or sharing concerns with parents?