Types of domestic help

Not sure which kind of help you need? Here is what each role usually involves. Read our guide to choosing between a nanny, babysitter, maid or housekeeper for more detail.

Nannies

111 profiles listed

Nannies look after babies and children at home: feeding, nap and bedtime routines, play, outings and often school runs. Many families also ask for light household work linked to the children, such as their laundry and meals.

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Maids

91 profiles listed

Maids take care of the home: cleaning, laundry and ironing, tidying and often grocery shopping and simple cooking. Some also help with children or pets – check each profile for the skills listed.

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Babysitters

44 profiles listed

Babysitters look after children for shorter periods – evenings, weekends, after school or occasional days – rather than as a full-time live-in role.

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Housekeepers

51 profiles listed

Housekeepers run the day-to-day household: cleaning and laundry, organising the home, shopping and often cooking. Larger homes sometimes need a housekeeper who can plan and coordinate other help.

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Housekeeper jobs

Cooks

30 profiles listed

Cooks prepare family meals at home. Many also handle grocery shopping and keeping the kitchen in order.

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Cook jobs

Elderly carers

12 profiles listed

Elderly carers give companionship and day-to-day help at home – meals, mobility, routines and errands. They are not a substitute for licensed medical or nursing care.

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Elderly care jobs

Nanny, babysitter, maid or housekeeper: which do you need?