Weekend Housekeeper

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