Hiring full-time caregiver in Dubai: the short answer
To hire a full-time caregiver in Dubai, filter the verified directory, shortlist two or three profiles, interview them and check references, agree the duties and salary in writing, then sponsor the visa yourself or through a licensed Tadbeer centre and start with a short trial.
Duties and responsibilities of a caregiver
A caregiver provides daily personal and health support at home - hygiene help, medication reminders, mobility support and companionship.
- Daily personal care and hygiene support
- Medication reminders and appointments
- Help with mobility and movement
- Preparing suitable meals
- Companionship and monitoring wellbeing
Agree the final list in writing. Every home defines the role a little differently.
What to ask during the interview
Put these questions to each candidate - the answers tell you more than a CV does.
- What conditions and needs have you supported before?
- Are you comfortable with personal care and night waking?
- Do you have any first-aid or care training?
- How would you handle an emergency at home?
- How do you build trust with the person you care for?
How the hiring process works
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Shortlist candidates
Filter the directory and pick two or three caregiver profiles that fit your needs, location and budget.
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Interview and check references
Meet each candidate, ask about their experience, and contact previous employers before you decide.
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Agree the terms in writing
Confirm duties, salary, day off and start date in writing, so expectations are clear from day one.
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Sponsor the visa
For a full-time caregiver, sponsor the visa yourself as the employer through private sponsorship, or use a licensed Tadbeer centre to handle it for you.
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Start with a trial
Begin with a short trial period to make sure the caregiver is the right fit before committing long term.
Still have questions about your caregiver visa?
Our team can guide you through every step - from choosing between Tadbeer and private sponsorship to completing the full visa in Dubai.
Live-in, live-out or part-time for a full-time caregiver
The work type decides the cover you get, the cost, and how the visa is handled. Start from how many hours you really need, and when.
Full-time live-in
All-day help and overnight cover
The worker lives in your home and is on hand for most of the day. For a caregiver, you get round-the-clock cover, which matters most for elderly or medical needs overnight. Plan for a private room, fair rest hours and a fixed weekly day off.
Full-time live-out
Set daytime hours, private evenings
The worker comes in each day and heads home in the evening. For a caregiver, daytime support is covered while the family handles nights themselves. It can cost a little more per hour, but you keep your space to yourself.
Part-time
A few hours or specific days
The lightest, most flexible option. For a caregiver, a few visits a week top up the family's own care. Part-time and hourly help should be arranged through a licensed agency, never informally, so the worker stays legal and covered.
You've filtered to full-time, which covers both live-in and live-out - decide between them on the space you have and the privacy you want.
Hiring in Dubai: what's different
Dubai moves quickly, so strong profiles often get shortlisted fast. For a full-time caregiver, that shapes whether live-in or live-out makes more sense, and how fast you should move on a strong profile.
Important: Employers must assess the worker's background, experience, confidence, and overall suitability before hiring. Background verification and final hiring decisions remain the employer's responsibility. Our platform provides access to candidate profiles registered on the platform and basic profile verification only.
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