Overview
Caregiver Jobs in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates at Elite HR Consultancy
Title: Caregiver
Company: Elite HR Consultancy
Location: Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates
Live-in Caregiver / Special Needs Teacher
Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time (Live-in)
Salary: AED 6,000 per month
Accommodation & Meals: Provided
About the Role
A private family in Umm Al Quwain is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Live-in Caregiver / Special Needs Teacher to provide one-on-one support to an 18-year-old nonverbal young adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience supporting individuals with autism and a genuine passion for helping them develop communication, independence, emotional well-being, and daily living skills within a safe, structured, and caring home environment.
The individual is highly sensitive to emotions and interactions, so the successful candidate should be warm, positive, emotionally aware, and committed to building a trusting long-term relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one educational and developmental support.
- Assist with communication, social interaction, and daily living skills.
- Plan and deliver structured learning, sensory, and recreational activities.
- Create a calm, positive, and supportive environment that promotes confidence and emotional well-being.
- Encourage independence while providing assistance with daily routines as required.
- Support emotional regulation using appropriate techniques and a patient approach.
- Apply gentle relaxation or massage techniques (if experienced) to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
- Supervise and participate in swimming activities when appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with the family and household support staff to ensure consistent care.
- Maintain regular progress updates and observations.
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), preferably nonverbal adolescents or young adults.
- Qualification in Special Education, Psychology, ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Caregiving, or a related field is preferred.
- Patient, compassionate, emotionally mature, and genuinely passionate about supporting individuals with autism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a private household.
- Ability to swim is preferred.
- Knowledge of gentle massage or relaxation techniques is an advantage.
- Willingness to commit to a long-term live-in position.
- Fluency in Tagalog is mandatory.
Working Schedule
- 6 working days per week
- 8–9 hours per day
- Live-in accommodation
- 1 day off per week
Salary & Benefits
- AED 6,000 per month
- Free accommodation
- Meals provided
- Transportation provided by the family driver
- Additional household support, including an assistant caregiver
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a supportive family environment
If you have a caring nature, relevant experience, and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.