Overview
A busy family of 5 living on the Upper East Side of NYC, seek an experienced and professional full-time housekeeper for their 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom apartment This is a live-out role for most of the time but the candidate must be able to accompany the family to the Hamptons in the Summer (from approximately Memorial Day to Labour Day), when the position becomes live-in. The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am-7pm.
Responsibilities
- General housekeeping
- Deep cleaning
- Organising
- Laundry and ironing
- Very occasional light meal prep (for 3 children)
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is organised, responsible, extremely capable, and very detail-orientated
- This is a position for someone who loves supporting a family and maintaining the home to a high standard
- Demonstrate initiative and aptitude
- Have a 'no task is too small' mindset
- The family value their privacy - discretion is key and with prior experience in a similar environment, you will be excellent at reading the room and knowing when to step back and allow family time
- Knowledge of fine furniture, furnishings, and fabrics is essential
- Longevity in previous roles will be considered favourably, the family would love for their housekeeper to remain with them for many years
- A confident drive
- Comfortable around children
- Open to occasional babysitting
Salary and Benefits
- From $35/hr, DOE
- Paid sick pay,
- A stipend towards health insurance
