Housekeeper/Household Assistant – Chicago, Illinois

Housekeeper / Household Assistant – Chicago, Illinois

Location: Downtown Chicago, Gold Coast

Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours/week guaranteed; flexible hours, Monday-Thursday)

Compensation: $30.00–$35.00/hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

A professional couple, both of whom are busy executives living and working in downtown Chicago seek an experienced Housekeeper/Household Assistant to help maintain their home and support daily household needs. This individual will be responsible for the overall cleanliness, organization, and management of the residence. The right candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and the ability to anticipate household needs with minimal direction while maintaining the utmost discretion.

The Household

The residence is a 2200 square foot high-rise condo in Chicago’s Gold Coast with one small, Cockapoo (non-shedding) dog who is as sweet as can be. The home has a structured, yet calm and cozy atmosphere with a strong emphasis on organization, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
• Perform thorough deep cleaning and organization of all rooms
• Maintain kitchen, bathrooms, living area, master bedroom, and entry way in pristine condition
• Organize closets, drawers, and household storage areas, as needed
• Manage laundry, folding, ironing, and changing linens
• Grocery shopping and light errands, dry cleaning, etc.
• Maintain inventory of household supplies; restocking as needed
• Light meal preparation (dinners, grab-and-go breakfasts/lunches)
• Coordinate and oversee household vendors or service appointments
• Assist with light household maintenance (cleaning humidifiers, replacing small filters)
• Care for adorable cockapoo dog, walks, exercise, play, and other occasional pup care needs.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional housekeeping experience in a private home
• Approaches their role with a sense of pride and strong attention to detail
• Organized and proactive — anticipates needs before being asked
• Communicates clearly, consistently follows instructions and proactively asks clarifying questions, as needed
• Oversees deliveries, packages, and returns.
• Maintain discretion with personal and confidential information.
• Provide flexible support for personal or administrative needs
• Reliable,trustworthy, and discreet
• Must love dogs!
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed and driving will be minimal). Onsite parking available at no cost
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits:
• $30.00–$35.00/hour (gross pay)
• 2 weeks paid vacation (40 hours)
• 5 paid sick days (20 hours)
• 10 Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, One Floating Holiday

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Required Qualifications:

Age:
Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Experience:
Related work experience is required along with verifiable references. Candidates may have a broad range of experience, but it MUST pertain to the position you are applying for. We require at least 2-3 verifiable references. Letters of recommendation from previous employers are preferred.

Driving Record:
A driver’s license is required for most positions and a motor vehicle investigation is completed prior to placement.

Criminal Background:
A criminal background investigation is completed on all candidates prior to placement.

Residency Requirement:
All candidates must furnish proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work as a legal alien.

Commitment:
Typically, candidates must be willing to commit for at least 1 year with a family. Occasionally, temporary and summer placements are requested.