There are some duties you should not expect from a housekeeper, including anything that puts them in physical danger or is not in their area of expertise. Here are a few examples of duties you can't expect your housekeeper to perform:

Deep cleaning or outdoor window washing. You'll want to hire a specialized cleaning service to come in and handle that sort of job. Do not expect your housekeeper to climb on anything higher than a step stool. She may be willing to take on a seasonal deep cleaning job, but you would be expected to pay an additional fee if so.

Child care. If you need someone to take care of your children in addition to general housekeeping, you will want to look for a nanny who also takes on light housekeeping duties.

Cleaning up human waste. Exposure to human waste can be dangerous, so you should call in a waste removal service for that sort of job.

Lifting heavy objects or move furniture. As a general rule, housekeepers will not move anything heavier than a 35-pound object. This is a safety issue and you should look for someone specialized to help you do jobs that require that type of physical strength.