Caregiver

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

Note - Fluency in Tagalog is mandatory for this role.

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.