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

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