Housekeeper

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Perform personal and business errands for employers
• Prepare and cook meals for specialty foods
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
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Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Reference required
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Patience
• Honesty
• Time management

Benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer