Housekeeper

Charles MacPherson Associates; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles MacPherson Associates is seeking an experienced housekeeper for a private residence in West Vancouver, BC. The role is full-time, with live-in or live-out options, and hours typically 9am–5/6pm with occasional evenings or weekends on short notice.

You will manage housekeeping, laundry, and pet care for 3 small dogs, in a home that values privacy and discretion. You should be fluent in English, able to work independently, and willing to travel occasionally to other properties, including

Qualifications

• Experienced housekeeping professional with strong laundry skills.
• Must be a dog lover and comfortable caring for pets.
• Excellent English communication and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping: beds, dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, floors.
• Organize drawers, cupboards, closets, fridge; maintain storage areas.
• Look after 3 small dogs: feeding, medication as needed.
• Food preparation and cooking
• Regular laundry and ironing; keep clothes organized
• Maintain household privacy and confidentiality; diplomacy and boundaries.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Pets care

English communication

Discretion/privacy

Job description

Full time | Charles MacPherson Associates | Canada

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

State/Province British Columbia

City West Vancouver

V7W

Job Description

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Housekeeper for a residence located in West Vancouver. The successful applicant will be responsible for looking after 3 small dogs and ensuring the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence. This position is full-time, live in or live-out with work hours between 9am – 5/6pm. Some flexibility is required to work the occasional evening or weekend with plenty of prior notice.

Candidate Profile:

You are an experienced and knowledgeable housekeeping professional with excellent housekeeping and laundry skills who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You communicate well, both written and orally in English, and are comfortable working independently. You understand a home is a living environment, not just a workplace, and can easily adjust your daily schedule to accommodate activities in the residence. You must be a dog lover as the client does have dogs that will need looking after.

• Daily housekeeping to include making beds, dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, washing floors
• Organize and maintain drawers, cupboards, closets, fridge etc.
• Inventory management of the residence including cleaning products, groceries, and toiletries
• Looking after 3 small dogs, feeding, medication etc
• Food preparation and cooking
• Regular laundry and ironing, folding clothes and keeping them organized
• Ensure household security protocols are followed
• Answering the door, receive packages
• Occasional errands as needed like picking up dry cleaning or groceries
• Sort and dispose of recycling, compost, and garbage correctly
• Travel to other properties in other countries including the United States
• Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation
• Detail oriented
• Must be comfortable lifting 30 pounds
• Experience working in households with children an asset
• Class 5 license with a clean driving record is an asset
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a valid passport to travel in and out of Canada