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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.

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