Housekeeper Home Helper

Housekeeper/Home Helper

Active family in San Juan Capistrano with 5 kids ranging in age from newborn to 14 years old, 2 large dogs and 2 rabbits seeks to add an early morning helper to the home. Looking to start as soon as April 15. Initial desired work schedule will be Tuesday – Friday, 1 -7pm, and Saturdays 10am-6pm, averaging 30-35 hours per week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Housekeeping: All aspects of general housekeeping, including deep cleaning, and upkeep of the residence, dusting, and vacuuming. Complete detailed cleaning projects on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Laundry: Completing the family’s laundry including washing, ironing, and steaming of clothes and sheets, familiarity with general clothing care.

Light cooking skills. Comfortable in the kitchen. Willing and able to take direction in the kitchen or follow a simple recipe to prepare meals or snacks.

Errands Willingness to run routine errands such as dry cleaners, groceries, or drop off a child at a locally based activity when needed

Additional duties upon request

Requirements:

Confident, but quiet, behind-the-scenes team player

Self-motivated and self-starter

Thorough knowledge of deep household cleaning, laundry, and organization

Polished, poised, and professional in both mindset and manner; use of utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times

Ability to clean around the principals in a manner, in which does not interfere with their daily life.

Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities; willing and able to take direction well

Able to perform repetitive tasks and meet the required standard every time.

Ability to work both independently and as a team

Flexibility in scheduling with the willingness to work additional hours as needed (once in a while)

Good command of English language

Experience caring for infants

Able to swim in a pool (should an emergency arise)

CPR Certified preferred but not required

Large Dog and rabbit friendly

Compensation depends on experience. $25-30 per hour.

If interested, please email resume and cover letter sharing your experience and interest.