Detailed description of the job

We are seeking a full-time, qualified nanny fluent in English with extensive experience caring for babies to look after a four-month-old girl in Dubai. The family desires a candidate who is positive, outgoing, playful, imaginative, organized, courteous, and well-versed in manners and etiquette. A genuine passion for children is essential, education in early years, cooking skills and experience with the same age group. The mother works from home and is actively involved in caring for the baby, so the position will be shared charge, requiring a flexible and patient demeanor. Nanny qualifications, or child development/psychology credentials are a plus. The role is open to both live-in and live-out arrangements. The family is looking for a long-term commitment, including care for future siblings, with an immediate start date.
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Working 10-12 hours 5 days a week when in Dubai and 6 days a week when travelling, plus 2 babysitting nights;
• Creating a warm and stimulating environment with love, excitement, affection, care and lots of conversation;
• All nursery duties, and supporting with early developmental stages such as weaning and toilet-training;
• Organising creative educational activities at home such as games, drawing and crafting, reading;
• Organising outdoor activities and fostering a strong connection with nature;
• Organising and taking the child to playdates, extracurricular activities, sports sessions, and outings to promote physical fitness and social interaction;
• Traveling with the family as required;
• Organizing birthdays and other events, applying for nurseries, booking appointments, shopping;
• Providing an education that incorporates cultural awareness and polite behavior;
• Menu planning, preparing healthy and nutritious meals and feeding;
• Some light housekeeping duties including keeping bedrooms, wardrobes, feeding areas and play areas tidy and organized (pls note a full-time housekeeper will assist with this).