Special Needs Nurse / Caregiver – Job Description | Dubai, UAE
A Special Needs Nurse/Caregiver is responsible for providing full-time medical and personal care support to a 14-year-old specially challenged girl, ensuring her health, safety, emotional well-being, and daily routine management in a home environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 dedicated care and supervision for the child.
- Assist with daily living activities including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitor health condition, medications, therapy schedules, and medical appointments.
- Support emotional, behavioral, and social development with patience and compassion.
- Coordinate with parents, doctors, therapists, and school staff when required.
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and comfort of the child at all times.
- Handle emergency situations calmly and provide first aid if necessary.
- Assist with educational or recreational activities suitable for the child’s condition.
- Prepare daily care reports and update family members regularly.
Requirements
- Nursing qualification or caregiver certification preferred.
- Experience working with special needs children is mandatory.
- Knowledge of child care, behavioral support, and basic medical assistance.
- Compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and emotionally mature personality.
- Ability to work flexible hours and provide continuous care support.
- Good communication skills in English.
Job Details
- Position: Special Needs Nurse / Caregiver
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Accommodation: Live-Out
- Duty Hours: 24/7 care support as required by family schedule
- Preferred Gender: Female
Skills
- Child care & patient support
- Medication management
- Emotional support & communication
- Emergency response & first aid
- Patience and empathy
- Time management & responsibility
Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person