Question 1

Is a caregiver the same as a nurse?

Accepted Answer

No. A caregiver supports activities of daily living, bathing, feeding, mobility, medication reminders and companionship. A DHA-licensed nurse does clinical procedures such as IV, injections, wound care and catheter care. Many households use both.

Question 2

Is a caregiver the same as a nanny or a housemaid?

Accepted Answer

No. A nanny focuses on childcare for ages 0 to 12, with no clinical scope. A housemaid covers household tasks, cleaning, cooking and laundry, and is not trained to care for a dependent adult or child. A caregiver is trained in ADL support and works under a written care plan.

Question 3

Are caregivers in Dubai licensed?

Accepted Answer

Caregivers themselves are not individually licensed by the DHA the way nurses and doctors are. A clinical-grade caregiver should work under a DHA-licensed home healthcare provider, on a doctor-signed plan, with a DHA-licensed nurse available if scope escalates.

Question 4

Can a caregiver give injections or set up an IV?

Accepted Answer

No. Injections, IV therapy, wound packing and catheter care are clinical procedures and require a DHA-licensed nurse. A caregiver can prompt and supervise oral medication on a written schedule.

Question 5

How much does a caregiver cost in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Rates vary by arrangement and scope. Hourly visits, twelve-hour shifts and live-in care are billed differently, and language, gender preference and night cover can change the price. BestDOC quotes after a free assessment so the plan and the rate match the actual case.

Question 6

Can I request a female, Arabic-speaking caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gender preference, language (Arabic, English, Tagalog or Malayalam) and Ramadan-aware scheduling are all standard requests and confirmed at the assessment visit before the first shift.

Question 7

Do you offer live-in caregivers in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Live-in caregiving is one of three arrangements, alongside hourly visits and shift cover. The right choice depends on the patient's needs, the household, and whether nursing scope is also required.

Question 8

What happens if our caregiver is sick or unavailable?

Accepted Answer

A named backup caregiver is introduced at the start of the placement, so routines stay consistent if the primary caregiver is off. The household file, the schedule and the care plan stay the same.