Housekeeper Position
A lovely mature couple in the Clearwater area of Tampa, FL is seeking a part-time housekeeper for their home to start as soon as a great fit is found. The schedule will be three week days per week (flexible on days), starting out as 12-5pm, though there is flexibility on start time and the schedule may shift slightly over time, with notice. This is a live-out position and candidates must already be local to the area. Ideally the candidate to hire will be open to a full-time live-in position when the couple moves to a bigger home in approximately 1 year.
The responsibilities will include maintenance and deep cleaning of a 4,000 square-foot home. Additional duties include :
- Laundry and ironing
- Occasional errands such as grocery shopping, going to the post office / FedEx, Target etc., going to the principal's office or rental property to drop of documents and pickup mail
- Light food prep and cooking : washing, cutting and preparing fruits, vegetables, and meats.
- Organizing cabinets, closets, and storage areas as needed
- Maintain inventory of household supplies
- Packing and unpacking for trips
- Taking out trash / recycling as needed
- Empty / run the dishwasher if needed.
- Event prep : assisting with hosting for dinner parties including decor, prep and cleanup and managing catering and additional event staff. This would be rare and with advance notice
Qualifications :
Honest, reliable, and friendly attitudeIntermediate cooking skills would be nice to have but at minimum, a willingness to learnProactive, detail oriented, and good memoryExcellent communication skillsGood listenerStrong organizational skillsResponsible and leads with confidenceDiscretion and trustworthinessFlexible and adaptable to days with different responsibilitiesKnowledge of safety and security protocols of the houseRequirements :
Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and own reliable transportation to and from workMust already be living in the Tampa area5+ years of experience in a similar roleAn excellent understanding of the English language both verbal and writtenDog friendly in case the principals bring in a disability support dog in a couple of yearsLegal to work in the USSalary and Benefits : $30-40 per hour plus standard benefits such as paid time off and sick days.