A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
10:00 AM-7:30 PM; occasional earlier/later hours or overnights may be needed
Compensation:
$30-$35 per hour
Additional Benefits:
Health insurance stipend may be considered
Start Date:
August 31, 2026 A family in Katonah, NY is seeking a warm, flexible, and dependable Housekeeper/Nanny to support their home and family long term. The primary focus of this role is deep cleaning, laundry, household organization, light cooking, and maintaining the home. The role will also include occasional childcare support when needed. The ideal candidate is positive, helpful, calm, and energetic, with excellent judgment and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term relationship with a family.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed housekeeping and deep cleaning throughout the home Handle household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting items away Maintain household organization and keep the home running smoothly Assist with light cooking and meal assembly, mostly preparing plates from items already in the refrigerator Help with children as needed, especially on Saturdays and occasionally for an hour or two during the week Assist with childcare alongside the au pair when the parents are away for a weekend Help maintain a calm, organized, and welcoming household environment Travel with the family when requested, possibly up to one week at a time, especially during the summer
Ideal Candidate:
Excellent judgment Positive, warm, and flexible Helpful and willing to pitch in where needed Calm presence with great energy Reliable, trustworthy, and long-term minded Comfortable balancing housekeeping duties with occasional childcare support
Requirements:
Prior housekeeping experience in a private home Comfortable assisting with children as needed Valid driver's license and strong driving skills Must be a confident swimmer Flexibility for occasional earlier/later hours, overnights, and family travel Comfortable working in a family home with changing needs
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please describe your experience handling deep cleaning, laundry, and household organization in a private home. How do you prioritize these tasks during a full workday? This role includes light cooking and meal assembly, mostly preparing plates from food already in the refrigerator. What types of meal prep or simple cooking have you handled for families? The role includes occasional childcare support, especially on Saturdays or when working alongside an au pair. Please describe your experience helping with children while also managing housekeeping duties. This family may need occasional earlier/later hours, overnights, or travel support for up to one week at a time. What flexibility can you offer for schedule changes, overnights, and family travel?
