Weekend Housekeeper (Live-Out) — Ross, CA
Overview
Our returning client—an energetic, loving family with three young children—is seeking a warm, kid-friendly, hardworking Full-Time Housekeeper to join their household team. The ideal candidate is upbeat, discreet, self-directed, and flexible, with strong residential cleaning standards.
Schedule
- Full-time, live-out
- Saturday–Sunday | 10:30am–5:30 pm
- Start: ASAP
- Travel: None required
Responsibilities
- Full-charge housekeeping for the entire home: daily cleaning, deep cleaning, and overall upkeep (kitchen, common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, exterior living areas)
- Maintain the cleanliness of the interior of vehicles, and garage organization/cleanliness as needed
- Family laundry: washing, folding, ironing/steaming as needed, closet organization
- Simple family meal prep when the family’s chef is not available
- Put away groceries and deliveries; maintain tidy pantry/fridge systems
- Occasional errands: groceries, dry cleaning, post office, etc.
- Home organization projects: closets, children’s clothing, seasonal items/holiday décor set-up and take-down support
Qualifications
- Recent, long-term experience as a professional housekeeper in private homes (experience with families/children strongly preferred)
- High standards for cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills; fluent English required
- Proactive/self-starter: able to prioritize, anticipate needs, and manage time well
- Works well alongside other household staff and respects household routines
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (reliable transportation preferred)
- CPR certified or willing to obtain certification
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Required Screening & Workplace Standards
- Paid working trial: finalists will complete a paid working trial at the agreed hourly rate (details scheduled in advance)
- Reference checks: strong, verifiable references required (professional references will be contacted)
- Background check: employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check
- Non-smoking environment: no smoking or vaping (including e-cigarettes) during work hours or on the property
- Confidentiality: must be comfortable working in a private home and maintaining strict discretion at all times
Food Allergy Note
- Due to an allergy, the household is gluten-free. The housekeeper must be comfortable following this restriction while working in the home (including avoiding bringing gluten-containing foods into the household during work hours, if requested).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs (laundry baskets, supplies, small packages)
- Ability to climb stairs and perform repetitive cleaning motions
- Comfortable using cleaning products and equipment (vacuum, mop, steamers, etc.); ability to follow product safety instructions
Compensation & Benefits
- $60+/hour (DOE)
- Access to a retirement plan
