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Domestic services · 7 min read · Published 2025-05-17

Domestic Worker CV for Nanny, Maid, and Personal Driver Jobs

How to show trust, care, household experience, childcare, cleaning, cooking, and safe driving.

Domestic service CVs should show trust, reliability, practical skills, and respect for household privacy. Employers may be looking for someone who can work safely inside a family home.

Choose the right job title: Nanny, Housemaid, Domestic Helper, Personal Driver, Family Driver, Cook, or Household Assistant.

For nanny roles, mention childcare age groups, feeding, bathing, school routines, play activities, homework support, and safety awareness.

For maid or domestic helper roles, mention cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking, organizing rooms, grocery support, pet care, and following household instructions.

For personal driver roles, mention safe driving, route planning, school pickup, airport pickup, vehicle cleanliness, basic maintenance checks, and UAE driving license if applicable.

References are very important in domestic work. If you have a previous employer who can confirm your work, mention references available upon request.

Keep the CV respectful and simple. Do not include private family details from previous employers. Describe your tasks without revealing confidential information.

Add languages, visa status, availability, and country because these details are often checked early by families and agencies.