Housekeeper

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