Job Description

Job Summary
The family is seeking a full-time, experienced massage therapist to provide traditional Thai massage and complementary therapies for a private household based in Abu Dhabi. This role will deliver professional, consistent, and client-centered bodywork in a domestic setting, supporting the family's wellbeing needs and maintaining a high standard of care, confidentiality and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Client Care & Treatment Delivery

• Provide full-length Thai massage sessions using traditional techniques, assisted stretches and pressure point work.
• Deliver additional therapies as required and agreed (e.g., oil massage, foot reflexology, aromatherapy), ensuring treatments are safe and tailored to individual needs.
• Assess clients' physical condition and mobility, adapt techniques accordingly and modify sessions when required.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during all treatments and demonstrate sensitivity to client preferences and cultural considerations.

Scheduling & Household Coordination

• Coordinate and manage appointment schedules with the household's main point of contact.
• Arrive punctually for all sessions and ensure sufficient time for preparation and aftercare guidance.
• Work flexibly to accommodate occasional early/late sessions or weekend appointments as required by the family.

Environment & Equipment

• Set up and pack away massage equipment (mats, table, bolsters, towels, oils) and maintain a clean, comfortable environment for each session.
• Monitor and manage consumable supplies, informing the household when replenishment is required.
• Ensure all equipment is stored safely and kept in good working order.

Health, Safety & Professional Standards

• Adhere to professional hygiene practices and safe manual handling techniques.
• Follow client confidentiality protocols and maintain discretion at all times.
• Keep accurate, confidential treatment records and provide brief progress notes to the household contact when requested.
• Recognise contraindications to massage and liaise with healthcare professionals or family staff if medical concerns arise.

Continuous Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date professional qualifications and licences relevant to Thai massage and any additional therapies provided.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to ensure techniques remain current and evidence based.

Key Skills & Qualifications
Essential

• Accredited certification in Thai massage from a recognized training provider.
• Minimum 2 years' professional experience delivering as massage therapist.
• Strong practical knowledge of anatomy, contraindications and client safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Desirable

• Additional certifications (e.g., aromatherapy, sports massage, reflexology) are advantageous.
• Prior experience working within private households or providing in-home treatments.
• Basic first aid qualification.

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