KO538 - Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundress - Upper East Side, NY

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy family on the Upper East Side seeks a professional housekeeper/laundress. This live-out role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work around children. Responsibilities include housekeeping, laundry, and some house management tasks, with a flexible schedule. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health stipend ($250++ per month)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end homes is ideal.
• Must be a meticulous and exceptional laundress.
• Ability to work well with a team and around children.

Responsibilities

• Perform all housekeeping and laundress duties.
• Organize toys and closets proactively.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and staff.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Organization

Child-friendly

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

A busy family of four living on the Upper East Side is looking for a new housekeeper/laundress to join their team. Their current housekeeper has been with them for many years and is moving to be closer to her family. This is a live-out role, Monday through Friday from 9am until 6pm. Flexibility to stay later on occasion, especially Fridays, is important. The family does spend some weeks in the Hampton's and you will be required to join.

Responsibilities

• The role will consist of all housekeeping, laundress and some house management responsibilities
• Help with Shabat dinner on Friday
• Work nicely around kids who are currently 8 and 4 years old
• Fully complete the job and key responsibilities daily
• This is a very clean home, the principals are meticulousand are looking for someone who matches that energy
• Pro-actively organize toys and closets
• Sort and care for high-end laundry- must be a wonderful Laundress
• Work with vendors, workers, doormen- communicate with all parties
• Keep an inventory of all household supplies so the principal can place orders
• Answer telephones and relay messages

Qualifications

• The family is looking for a true professional who takes pride in their work
• A positive, inviting, and respectful individual will do well here
• Ideally, someone who has experience in high-end homes
• Extremely trustworthy and reliable
• Works well with a team and around two children ages 8 and 4

Requirements

• Meticulous and very organized
• Exceptional Laundress
• Ability to stay in the Hampton's 4 nights per week during the Summer
• Child friendly
• Ability to work well with other staff in the home- no gossip will be tolerated in this home
• Strong communicationskills
• Experience in a kosher home

Salary and Benefits

• $40-$45 per hour
• $250++month for health stipend
• PTO