Housekeeper

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the residence, including daily cleaning, laundry, and inventory management. Additionally, the role involves caring for three small dogs and assisting with occasional errands and household security.

Job details

Housekeeper West Vancouver, BC 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. Primary Responsibilities: 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 Applicant Qualities: 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

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the residence, including daily cleaning, laundry, and inventory management. Additionally, the role involves caring for three small dogs and assisting with occasional errands and household security.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced housekeeping professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. A valid passport for international travel and a clean driving record are required, along with a genuine comfort in working with pets.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Ironing
• Pet care
• Organization
• Inventory management
• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Communication
• Time management
• Discretion
• Driving
• Bed-Making
• Good Driving Record
• Diplomacy
• Asset Allocation
• Cleaning Products
• Cleanliness
• Confidentiality
• Dry Cleaning
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Housekeeper
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners