Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper

Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper

18 Oct 2024
District of Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA

Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper

Job description

A young family is looking for a full-time live-out housekeeper. Must have either high-net-worth private home, or 5-star/high-end hotel housekeeping experience. The housekeeper must ensure the household is cleaned, maintained and organized. They will also manage household linens, laundry, and assist as needed around the house. The housekeeper must be able to follow detailed instructions on the principal’s preferences for maintaining the home. The family also asks for this person to make simple healthy lunches and dinners for their two children and help care for their dogs.

Job Title: Full-time Live-out Housekeeper

Location: Palisades, Washington, D.C., no travel required

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 12pm –8pm; Friday 9am – 5pm; ideal if flexible to help with weekend parties or late evening events (with notice)

Salary: Approx. $35 per hour and up but DOE

Benefits: PTO, federal holidays, sick, and potentially health care stipend

The Family: Mom and dad, two daughters (tweens), and 2 very small dogs

The House: 9 beds, 10.5 baths, and 10,000 sq ft, and a separate pool house with 4 beds

The Staff: Cleaning company; 2x week for deeper cleans

Duties

Full household housekeeping of the home; internal and external (e.g. sweeping patios)

Full laundry including towels, linens, clothes, and fine fabrics; going to dry cleaners as needed

Following strict instructions on organizing closets, the fridge, and pantry

Cooking for the family to include healthy lunches for the girls (Monday – Thursday), basic healthy dinners – easy family cooking with recipes

Pet care to include dog walks, dog sitting vet trips

Errand running for the family, e.g. groceries & packages

If parents are unavailable (rare) driving kids to and from activities, must be comfortable driving their own car

Packing and unpacking family for travel

Helping around the home; answering doors, overseeing handymen, helping with holiday decorations

Requirements

A clean valid Driver’s License, with own car to travel to and from work, must be comfortable driving their own car with the kids/ prinicpals if ever needed, ideal if happy to drive a family car as well

Legally able to work within the United States

Lives in the surrounding area/ have a reasonable commute

Minimum 2 years working in a similar role, or at a high-end hotel/ corporate position

Must be happy to work with dogs and kids

Excellent references required from both current and previous employers

Happy to have a background check run (criminal & driver)

Happy to sign a confidential

When emailing to apply, you must include your resume to be considered.

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