

Housekeeper
Femme de Ménage
A Housekeeper is someone who takes care of the running of your household, and this goes way beyond just cleaning.
General Housekeeper Duties
May vary depending on various households
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Adaptability
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Answer telephone and take messages (depending on households)
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Attention to detail
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Care for household pets
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Care of children
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Care of delicate fabrics
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Check and purchase groceries, household supplies to maintain adequate levels
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Clean appliances
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Clean metal fixtures and fittings
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Clean washbasins, mirrors, tubs and showers
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Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
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Dust and polish furniture and fittings
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Empty and clean trash containers
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First Aid
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Flower arrangement
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Honesty
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Integrity
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Iron and press clothing and linen
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Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods
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Knowledge of cleaning sensitive materials
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Liaising with House Manager/ Butler
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Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
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Maintain record of related expenditure
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Make up beds and change linens as required
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Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
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Organising Wardrobes, Shelves, cupboard
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Operate mechanized cleaning equipment
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Plan and cook meals for employer
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Planning and organizing
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Polish silverware
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Reliability
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Run errands for employer
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Shampoo carpets, rugs and upholstery
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Sort, Iron, fold and put away clean laundry
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Sort, wash, load and unload laundry
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Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors
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Tidy up rooms
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Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
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Wash dishes, clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards
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Wash windows as scheduled
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Wipe down glass surfaces
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Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
Housekeeper duties may be in conjunction with other household duties, Such as Butler, Nanny, Cook, PA, Domestic Couple