Private Family in Vienna, VA Seeking an Experienced Housekeeper / Family Assistant

Position: Part-Time Live-Out Housekeeper / Family Assistant (Flexible Staffing Arrangements)

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approximately 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. The family is open to discussing alternative arrangements depending on the candidate's experience and availability.

Compensation: Starting at $35.50+ per hour, plus performance bonus. Compensation is negotiable for an exceptional candidate.

Start Date: ASAP

About the Family

A warm and welcoming family in Vienna, VA is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented household professional to help maintain their home and support their busy family. The family's highest priority is finding someone who takes genuine ownership of the home, maintains an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and organization, and can anticipate household needs without constant direction.

The family is currently exploring a few different staffing arrangements to find the right long-term fit. The ideal candidate will have strong housekeeping experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to assist with light family support, including occasional after-school childcare, meal preparation, laundry, and general household management.

Children: Three children (ages 5, 8, and 10)

Pets: None mentioned

Additional Household Staff: The family currently utilizes a professional cleaning service for periodic deep cleaning and is open to adjusting the frequency of those visits depending on the staffing arrangement selected.

Potential Staffing Arrangements

The family is open to considering one of the following three arrangements:

Option 1: Part-Time Housekeeper / Family Assistant (Approximately 30 Hours Per Week)

• Monday–Thursday, approximately 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Responsible for the full range of household housekeeping, laundry, organization, and meal preparation duties outlined below.
• Available for light after-school childcare as needed, particularly when the parents have scheduling conflicts and need an extra set of hands.
• On afternoons when childcare is not needed, the employee would continue working on household responsibilities, cooking, and other projects until the end of the day.
• This is the family's preferred arrangement if they find someone who can comfortably manage both responsibilities.

Option 2: Dedicated Laundry and Ironing Professional

• A position primarily focused on household laundry, ironing, garment care, and changing and maintaining bed linens.
• Responsible for keeping laundry organized and ensuring all clothing and linens are properly cared for.
• Under this arrangement, the family would arrange for their regular housekeeper to come more frequently to handle general cleaning and household maintenance.
• The family may separately hire someone to assist with cooking and meal preparation.

Option 3: Shared Housekeeper Arrangement

• The family is open to sharing a housekeeper with a local friend or neighbor.
• This arrangement would allow the employee to work for two households and receive a more consistent, potentially full-time schedule.
• The specific schedule and division of responsibilities would be coordinated between the households.
• Candidates interested in a shared-household arrangement are encouraged to express interest.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Home Maintenance

• Maintain the home to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness every day.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, and mirrors.
• Maintain commonly used downstairs living areas, including the kitchen, mudroom, foyer, and family living spaces.
• Thoroughly clean kitchen surfaces and appliances throughout the day.
• Unload and reload the dishwasher as needed.
• Empty trash throughout the home and promptly remove kitchen trash when full.
• Vacuum the mudroom at least twice daily and maintain high-traffic areas throughout the day.
• Properly care for hardwood floors by immediately drying any water after dishwashing or spills.
• Clean and maintain the refrigerator, stovetop, oven exterior, coffee maker, griddle, cutting boards, and other kitchen appliances.
• Monitor household supplies and notify the family before items run low.
• Keep bathrooms stocked with toilet paper and other essentials.

Laundry & Garment Care

• Manage all household laundry with meticulous attention to garment care.
• Follow detailed laundering procedures, including proper sorting by color and fabric type.
• Hang dry delicate clothing according to garment instructions.
• Iron dress shirts, polos, trousers, and other garments requiring pressing.
• Wash and maintain:
  • Household laundry daily/weekly.
  • Bed linens weekly or bi-weekly.
  • Comforter covers monthly.
  • Bathroom mats monthly.
  • Throw blankets monthly.
  • Comforters and pillows every six months or as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized laundry room.
• Assist with seasonal clothing care, including washing and storing winter coats.

Organization Projects

• Continuously organize and maintain closets, cabinets, drawers, pantry, linen closets, laundry rooms, and storage areas.
• Keep children's closets neat, organized, and dust-free.
• Complete annual deep organization of kitchen cabinets, pantry, and laundry rooms.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient household overall.

Family Assistance & Childcare

• Pick up the children from school and assist with afternoon carpooling between approximately 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM as needed.
• Provide occasional light after-school childcare when the parents have scheduling conflicts.
• Help unload backpacks, clean lunch boxes, and wash water bottles after school.
• Offer flexibility when one parent is traveling, when possible.
• Oversee cleanliness during furniture deliveries, handyman visits, and household projects by ensuring affected areas are cleaned once work is complete.

Grocery & Meal Preparation

• Pick up grocery orders as needed.
• Wash, cut, and prepare fresh fruit.
• Steam vegetables and prepare healthy lunch items.
• Prepare fresh salads and assist with food preparation.
• Cook approximately five simple family dinners each week, including meals such as tacos, sheet pan dinners, chili, soups, spaghetti with meatballs, stir fry, and similar family-friendly dishes.

Weekly & Ongoing Household Tasks

• Organize recycling in the garage every Wednesday before Thursday trash pickup.
• Oil wooden cutting boards and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Refill coffee supplies and maintain the coffee station.
• Help rotate and vacuum mattresses periodically.

The Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for someone who:

• Has extensive professional housekeeping experience in a private home.
• Is exceptionally thorough, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Takes pride in maintaining a beautifully run household.
• Naturally notices what needs to be done without constant direction.
• Takes ownership of their work and consistently follows through.
• Has a warm, mature, positive personality.
• Accepts feedback professionally while also showing initiative.
• Is dependable, trustworthy, and highly discreet.
• Has strong laundry, ironing, and garment-care skills.
• Enjoys cooking simple, healthy family meals.
• Is comfortable working independently.
• Is an excellent and safe driver.
• Is interested in building a long-term relationship with one family.
• Is open to a flexible role that may include both household and family assistance.

Requirements

• Prior experience working as a housekeeper in a private household.
• Strong laundry and ironing experience with knowledge of proper garment care.
• Excellent cooking and meal preparation skills for candidates interested in the full housekeeping arrangement.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Outstanding professional references.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced household professional seeking a long-term position with a kind family that truly values professionalism, attention to detail, and someone who will take genuine pride in caring for their home. The family is flexible and open to discussing different staffing arrangements with the right candidate.