Full-Time Live-In Housekeeper
A lovely client located in the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a full-time, live-in housekeeper to start ASAP. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, for 40 hours per week guaranteed. The client is looking for an experienced, professional, formal housekeeper to help her maintain her home. Must have experience in a formal home, or relevant training. The client is also open to a Domestic Couple, additional duties might be added for a Couple.
Responsibilities
- Overall cleaning of the 2800 sq ft apartment
- Vacuuming / dusting
- Cleaning kitchen
- Grocery shopping
- Deep-cleaning bathrooms
- Washing and ironing linens
- Making beds
- Laundry with particular attention to washing instructions
- Ironing clothing
- Meal preparation and light cooking for lunch and dinners
- Maintaining organization of pantry and closets
Qualifications
Honest, trustworthy, reliableHard working - has a good work ethicCan cook - follow a recipe and prepare simple lunches and dinnersCan read the room and know when to chat and when to quietly workTeam playerExperience as a live-in housekeeper a huge bonusExperience in a formal home a huge bonusRequirements
At least 8 years of experience as a housekeeper with verifiable referencesExperienced with ironing and launderingExperience in a formal home acting as a professional housekeeperCooking experienceComfortable wearing a uniform, or black pants / white blouse dailyCan speak English well - make or answer calls in the residence if neededOpen communication and professional demeanor while remaining friendlySalary and Benefits
Hourly rate is $40-$50 gross, based on experienceStandard benefits offered - 2 weeks paid vacation, 4 sick days, federal holidays, overtime paid at time and a halfHousekeeper will have own room and bathroom in residence