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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced, organized, discreet, and versatile Housekeeper to oversee the upkeep and day-to-day management of a private residence located in Hampstead, Montreal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, well-presented, organized, and comfortable home environment. This individual will also occasionally prepare the evening meal, ready to be served or reheated, according to the family's needs.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping and Home Organization
- Maintain the overall cleanliness of occupied areas, including general housekeeping, dusting, and floor care.
- Perform deep cleaning as required, including bathrooms, showers, the oven, terrace, and balconies.
- Ensure the home remains clean, organized, welcoming, and well-maintained at all times.
- Make beds and change linens as needed.
- Organize storage areas, closets, and personal belongings.
- Monitor and rotate food items in the refrigerator and pantry.
- Store, organize, and rotate seasonal clothing.
- Care for furniture, delicate surfaces, and items requiring special attention.
- Ensure the residence remains functional, orderly, and well maintained.
- Sort, wash, fold, and iron clothing and household linens.
- Provide general care for garments and textile items.
- Perform minor clothing repairs and alterations as needed.
- Maintain closets and wardrobes in an organized and orderly manner.
- Occasionally prepare the evening meal.
- Prepare simple, healthy, and well-balanced meals.
- Ensure meals are ready to be served or reheated according to established instructions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly kitchen following meal preparation.
- Provide daily care for three (3) dogs.
- Coordinate walks, grooming appointments, veterinary visits, and related pet care needs.
- Run household errands, including grocery shopping and replenishment of household supplies.
- Occasionally transport children to activities, appointments, and other engagements.
- Welcome contractors and service providers attending the residence.
- Maintain a professional and courteous presence with vendors and external service providers.
- Oversee service visits as required and communicate any relevant information to the family.
- Manage waste, recycling, and related household tasks.
- Report any issues requiring attention within the residence.
- Proven experience as a Housekeeper, Household Assistant, or in the maintenance of a private residence.
- Enjoys cooking and is comfortable preparing simple, healthy, family-style meals.
- Must be fluent in either English or French.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Discretion, reliability, honesty, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Proactive, meticulous, versatile, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Respect for confidentiality and the family environment.
- Positive attitude and strong adaptability.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexibility required).
- Work location: Hampstead, Quebec.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Residence accessible by public transportation.
- On-site parking available.
- Vehicle available for work-related duties.
If you are an experienced Housekeeper with prior experience working in a private household, and you are organized, versatile, and detail-oriented, we would be pleased to receive your application. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé to [email protected] or apply online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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