About the job
FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60607 (WEST LOOP) AND BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 This very nice family has 3 children: 13-year-old girl, 6-year-old girl, and 4-year-old girl and seeking a positive, punctual, and honest Housekeeper-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term. Family has 2 homes-one in Chicago (main location: 3,000 square foot condo) and one in Burr Ridge (8,000 square foot home however, Housekeeper will only need to clean 1 floor per visit). This is a full-time position for 5 days and 40 hours per week. Typical duties for Chicago home include: Help prep breakfast for family Pack lunches for the 3 children (including snacks and fill water bottles) Help children to get out of the door for school (encourage children to finish breakfast, comb youngest 2 children's hair, help brush teeth, get their coats and shoes on) Take the children to school Put food away and wash all dishes and pots/pans Clean table, chairs, and floor around dining table Dry and store dishes Cleaning projects for the day (see example list-these tasks will be NOT be done every day but on a rotation basis) Hand rinse cleaning clothes and put to wash Fill humidifiers with distilled water Take out garbage (break down boxes if any) Clean floors Typical duties for Burr Ridge home include: Clean out fridge Take out garbage cans to the curb Cleaning projects for the day (see example list-these tasks will be NOT be done every day but on a rotation basis) Example of cleaning projects include: Standard cleaning (such as bed linens, windows, dust, vacuum, bathrooms, oven, fridge, kitchen, etc.) Interval deep cleaning of the above Deep clean cabinets Interval deep cleaning of cabinets Interval washing of humidifiers Light closet organization of girls' clothing Taking things into/out of building storage unit. Making list of cleaning supplies when low Laundry, ironing, hand wash Stain removal Care of wool, cashmere, linen etc. Refrigerator/Pantry organization Dry cleaning drop off/pick up Mom works from home on occasion. The ideal candidate will be professional, responsible, and take initiative. Must be careful to avoid damage to furniture/household items/clothing whenever possible. Work days and hours Chicago location: Monday: 7am-3pm Tuesday: 7am-3pm Wednesday: 7am-3pm Friday: 7am-3pm Burr Ridge location: Thursday: 8am-4pm NOTE: Housekeeper-Household Manager must be an experienced driver. You will need to use your own car to run errands and drive the children. Mileage will be reimbursed. For the home in Chicago there is dedicated parking in the garage. Salary: BEFORE TAXES--to be discussed with Placement Counselors Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, and 3 sick days Family does not have any pets.