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Live-in Housekeeper

Location: London/ Home Counties

Reference: BP-65231

Summary

A dependable and detailed Housekeeper with an ability to do tasks quickly but effectively, a love for animals and a passion for cooking new recipes

A is a diligent and dependable housekeeper with a range of experience. She is very professional and competent with welcoming guests into the home.

She is discreet and trustworthy in peoples homes and always respects the principals privacy. She is very respectful when handling sentimental and delicate items.

A takes pride in her work, making sure she completes her tasks effectively and leaves the house looking good as new. She loves the sense of achievement she feels when her job is finished and everything is back in its place.

She has a keen eye for detail, even with the smallest things. A likes to put her own touch on the presentation of the house

A really enjoys cooking, with influence from multiple different cultures, including Latin American, Thai and traditional British. She delights in people liking and complimenting her cooking.

She is always looking for new and exciting recipes and is happy to learn different styles of cooking and cuisines to fit with the family

In her next role she is looking for a permanent, live-in housekeeper position, she loves animals, so pets would be a bonus.

Employers Say

  • Mrs S “A also is great at handling various household duties. She effectively assisted with housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry, ensuring that our home was maintained to the highest standards. A was flexible with her schedule”
  • Mrs B “She was meticulous in their cleaning routines and paid great attention to even the smallest details. I always found my home to be spotless and well-maintained after A’s visits”
  • Mrs B “A maintained confidentiality and always respected the privacy of my home. She was trustworthy and responsible, handling valuable items with care and ensuring their safekeeping. She is an animal lover and looked after my dog and took him for walks even though it was not a job requirement”

Skills

  • Languages – English and Spanish
  • Driver – Yes
  • DBS – Basic
  • First aid – Paediatric first aid from -16.12.2023
  • Happy to travel with a family for as long as they need
  • Pet friendly loves animals, cats, dogs, and horses especially
  • Happy to carry out duties for the pets
  • Happy working in formal or informal homes
  • Happy working with other staff members

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Currently studying – Level 2 Specific Learning Disabilities – Online, Leicester College
  • November 2009 – June 2010 – First Certificate in English – British Council, Bogota, Columbia

Experience

Childcare

  • Experience in a Nanny position
  • Would prefer to have no children but would be open to older children/ teenagers as long as she didn’t have to care for them

Housekeeping

  • Knowledge of eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Laundry
  • Ironing
  • Deep cleaning
  • Polishing silver
  • Handling precious metals
  • Making beds
  • Welcoming guests to the home
  • Grocery shopping
  • Making shopping lists
  • Being available to assist with issues that may arise
  • Contacting contractors
  • Plumping cushions
  • Mopping
  • Dusting
  • Making sure everything is put away
  • Kitchen and bathroom deep cleaning

 

Cooking, pets, travel

  • Cooked for the principals before
  • Happy to cook for friends or family of the principals
  • Enjoys cooking Latin American, Thai and traditional British food
  • Very happy with pets, loves cats, dogs, and horses
  • Happy to carry out duties for the pets
  • Happy to travel with the family for as long as they need

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January 12, 2024

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