Job Description - Housekeeper

To maintain a clean, organised, and well-run
household by performing all housekeeping duties with attention to detail,
reliability, and discretion in a private home setting.


a.     Tidying of the house and placing household
items on the appropriate place.

b.     Dusting and wiping of furniture, ornaments,
curtain rails, portraits / painting frames.

c.      Cleaning inside cupboards, unpack, wipe with
damp cloth, pack items back into cupboard.

d.     Making of the beds.

e.     Changing of bed linen once per week.

f.       Changing towels once per week.

g.     Cleaning of baths, showers, taps, basins and
toilets.

h.     Cleaning stove, oven, microwave and fridge.  

i.       Sweeping and mopping of floors.

j.       Cleaning of walls, door frames, lights and
lamp switches, doors etc.  

k.      Cleaning the windows and glass doors.

l.       Vacuuming of carpets and upholstery.

m.    Cleaning the vacuum cleaner.

n.     Removal of refuse for collection.

o.     Cleaning the outside rooms.

p.     Place refuse bins outside for collection.

q.     Pack and unpack the dishwasher.

r.       Washing of curtains.

s.      Wiping of blinds

t.       Defrosting (if required) and cleaning the
fridge and freezer.

u.     Cleaning brass and silverware.

v.      Packing groceries away.

w.    Drafting of grocery shopping list.

x.      Setting the table.

                y.   Pet care



Requirements

Good health
High energy levels
Previous housekeeping experience for a family
Pet care experience
Enthusiasm
Good communication skills
Contactable references

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