The job duties of a live-in housekeeper/nanny involve providing cleaning and childcare services for this family and members of the household. As a live-in nanny, your responsibilities may vary depending on the service that your employer needs. You may clean, prepare meals, and handle other domestic chores.
Job Description
Cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, stairways, and other household areas
Organizing and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies
Communicating with clients about scheduling changes or problems with existing arrangements
Maintaining inventory of household supplies and equipment such as toilet paper, soap, light bulbs, etc.
Tending to pets or performing other household maintenance tasks that do not require extensive training or expertise
Polishing silverware, dishes, and other items that need to be cleaned but cannot be washed in a dishwasher
Cleaning and sanitizing furniture and other items that cannot be moved from their location
Dusting shelves, blinds, baseboards, ceilings, windowsills, and other surfaces in the home
Cleaning floors and carpets using steam or shampoo machines. May also clean walls, ceiling fans, or other hard to reach places on request
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. A minimum of 2 years (2) of housekeeping experience in a private home with Children is desired. Have general knowledge of cleaning and hygiene.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.