Butler / Personal Companion

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in the UAE seeks a highly capable married couple to manage personal and household needs for an elderly individual. Responsibilities include day-to-day care, personal logistics, and travel coordination. The ideal couple should be multilingual, discreet, and have significant experience in private households. First Aid certification is required. Competitive compensation and supportive working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant prior experience in private households.
• Loyal, discreet, and professional demeanor.
• Physically fit and able to manage a changing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily personal and household needs of the principal.
• Ensure day-to-day comfort and security of the principal.
• Handle personal logistics including appointments and errands.
• Coordinate transportation and drivers.
• Travel with the principal as needed domestically and internationally.
• Liaise with support teams for appropriate arrangements.
• Oversee proper service of meals and guest hospitality.
• Monitor compliance with medical schedules.
• Provide first response in case of medical incidents.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

A private family based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly capable, experienced, and trustworthy married couple to manage and support the daily personal and household needs of two elderly individuals. The role requires a seamless combination of hands-on care, discreet professional service, estate management, and international coordination. The couple will be responsible for overseeing a network of residences across the UAE and internationally, ensuring complete logistical, operational, and personal support. The ideal couple is discreet, professional, multilingual, loyal, and physically fit, with significant prior experience in private households. Cultural sensitivity, ability to manage multicultural staff, and adaptability to a changing schedule are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and companion to the male principal.
• Ensure the principal's day-to-day comfort, routine, and security, especially during travel or movements between properties.
• Handle all personal logistics including appointments, errands, packing/unpacking, grooming arrangements, etc.
• Coordinate transportation and drivers; ensure vehicles are maintained and ready at all times.
• Travel with the principal as needed domestically and internationally; act as liaison with travel providers, hotels, and service teams.
• Liaise with support teams to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Oversee and ensure the proper service of meals, refreshments, and guest hospitality.
• Maintain a respectful, calm, and discreet presence at all times.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with medical schedules and support needs.
• Provide first response in case of medical incidents (First Aid certification required).