Domestic Staffing Descriptions - Housekeeper ~ Call: 646-290-8891
Housekeeper
A housekeeper performs typical domestic chores such as cooking, ironing, washing, cleaning the house, table service, grocery shopping, doing the laundry, ironing, dusting, silver polishing, vacuuming, running errands, walking the family dog, and taking care of children. To be a successful housekeeper, a candidate must be dexterous, able to lift or move heavy furniture. A housekeeper must be able to stand for long periods of time. He or she must be able to kneel, crouch and/or crawl; work around chemical cleaning solutions; and must know how to properly use cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner. A housekeeper must be self-motivated and able to complete his/her tasks with little or no supervision.
Housekeeper
Other duties may also include:
- Careful cleaning maintenance of antiques and other fine craft work.
- Proper maintenance of rugs and carpeting.
- Turn down beds in the evening.
- Maintain household cleaning product inventory.
- Report need for major contractor cleaning such as blinds, windows or carpeting.
- Make beds and straighten bedrooms.
- Schedule of linen changes.
- Inventory of linens and proper care.
- Care for furniture fabrics, drapes and such.
- Light tailoring. (if no Laundress)
- Care for china and other precious service utensils and dining ware.
- Runs errands as necessary.
- Keeps outdoor social areas clean.
- Assist with meal serving and preparation for social functions.
