Overview
A welcoming, calm Upper West Side family seeks a full-time Housekeeper. The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm, although flexibility around the shedule would be appreciated. An immediate start is possible for the right person.
Responsibilities
The housekeeper will be responsible for two apartments within the same block - the main 3-bed home and a 2-bed separate apartment used mainly as an office. Responsibilities will include:
- Daily cleaning of the main apartment to include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping down surfaces etc
- Regular changing of bedlinen and towels
- General household organisation and tidying (making beds, general maintenance of household spaces to a high standard)
- Regular deep cleaning, including developing daily, weekly and monthly schedules
- Bi-weekly cleaning of the office apartment
- Occasional care for a very friendly and lovely German Shepherd dog (including some walks if possible)
- Laundry and ironing where appropriate
- Coordinating deliveries, laundry and other outsourced services
- Assisting with general household tasks as needed, including online ordering
- Occasional meal preparation for the family if confident and happy to do so!
Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail, comfortable ensuring a clean, neat and orderly household
- Professional and very discreet approach
- Warm, respectful, and calm
- Reliable and consistent, with excellent judgement and common sense
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to assist beyond core duties when required
- Comfortable working around children
Salary and Benefits
- From $45/hr
- Paid time off
- Additional benefits to be discussed
