HousemaidNanny

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH is seeking a reliable Housemaid/Nanny to provide high-standard household management and childcare support in Abu Dhabi. The role requires discretion, initiative and the ability to work independently while maintaining a warm, professional approach.

The successful candidate will keep the home clean, safe and well-organised, assist with daily tasks, and care for children in line with parents’ routines. English communication and UAE work eligibility are important.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in household management, housekeeping or professional childcare.
• Formal childcare qualifications and first aid certification are desirable.
• Good command of English for day-to-day communication.
• Valid right to work in UAE and background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene and presentation.
• Manage laundry: washing, ironing, folding and organising clothing and linens.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and tidy kitchen surfaces; assist with pantry organisation.
• Assist with children's routines, personal care and homework as applicable.
• Support school and nursery routines, and communicate with parents about wellbeing and incidents.
• Report health, safety or maintenance issues promptly to the employer.

Skills

Household management

Childcare

Cleaning

English communication

Education

Formal childcare qualifications

First aid certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Housemaid/Nanny to provide high-standard household management and childcare support. The successful candidate will maintain a clean safe and well-organised home environment assist with daily domestic tasks and care for children with warmth and professionalism. This role requires discretion initiative and the ability to work independently while contributing to a positive family routine.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management

• Carry out general cleaning tasks including dusting vacuuming mopping polishing and bathroom cleaning to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

• Manage laundry duties: washing ironing folding and organising clothing and linens.

• Perform kitchen support tasks such as basic meal preparation dishwashing clearing and tidying kitchen surfaces and maintaining pantry organisation.

• Ensure household supplies are stocked and inform the employer of required items; assist in simple grocery shopping when requested.

• Maintain order in common areas bedrooms and storage spaces; undertake occasional deep-cleaning projects as scheduled.

• Report any maintenance issues breakages or health and safety concerns promptly to the employer.

Childcare & Nanny Duties

• Provide attentive safe and nurturing care for children in line with parents routines and requests.

• Plan and supervise age-appropriate activities playtime and learning opportunities to support childrens development.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children and assist with mealtime routines.

• Assist with childrens personal care including bathing dressing and toilet support as required.

• Support school and nursery routines: preparing children for school organising belongings and assisting with homework or reading where applicable.

• Maintain clear and respectful communication with parents regarding childrens wellbeing routines and any incidents.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to health and safety practices within the home including safe handling of cleaning products and food hygiene standards.

• Maintain a safe environment for children conducting regular checks and removing hazards where possible.

Scheduling & Flexibility

• Work according to agreed weekly hours and routine with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends as required and agreed in advance.

• Coordinate with other household staff or external service providers to support smooth household operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience of 2 years in household management housekeeping or professional childcare roles.

• Formal childcare qualifications first aid certification or Early Years qualifications are desirable.

• Good command of English for day-to-day communication; additional languages are a plus.

• Valid right to work in the UAE and relevant background checks as required by the employer.

Key Competencies

• Reliable punctual and trustworthy with a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.

• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a well-presented home.

• Calm patient and nurturing approach to childcare with good interpersonal skills.

• Organised able to prioritise tasks and work independently with initiative.

• Physically able to carry out household duties including lifting light-to-moderate loads and standing for periods of time.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular updates to the employer on household needs and suggest improvements to routines and efficiencies.

• Be open to feedback and participate in occasional reviews to ensure expectations and standards are met.