FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER / FAMILY ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER / FAMILY ASSISTANT Private Family Residence in Greenwich, CT We are looking for an experienced, professional and proactive full-time housekeeper to join our established household team on a long-term basis. This is a busy family home with children and dogs, so we are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, highly organized, enjoys working collaboratively as part of a household team, and is fully comfortable with children, childcare responsibilities and dogs. The right person should be comfortable with the pace and structure of a large family household and be looking for a stable, long-term position.

Schedule & Compensation This is a full-time, long-term position Set weekly schedule totaling approximately 42 hours, including two regular days off each week (Thursday and Saturday) Weekend hours are paid at a higher rate than weekday hours, and any additional hours are paid in accordance with Connecticut and federal overtime requirements. Pay: $45/ hr • Double pay on weekends • Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours per week

Paid Time Off & Benefits • 15 paid days off per year • Health insurance available with employee contribution

Key Responsibilities • General housekeeping and maintaining the home to a high standard • Cleaning and care of bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces • Laundry, ironing and clothing care, including for the children • Maintaining presentation and cleanliness throughout the day • Helping with childcare as needed, including during busy periods • Helping with seasonal décor and decorating throughout the year • Working collaboratively with the other housekeepers and household staff • Communicating clearly with the family and other team members • Being proactive and noticing what needs to be done without always requiring direction • Flexibility around the normal day-to-day needs of a busy family household

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in a high-standard private household • Warm, positive and team-oriented • Reliable and punctual • Proactive and hardworking • Organized and detail-focused • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team • Discreet and respectful of family privacy • Fully comfortable with children and dogs • Comfortable helping with childcare when needed • Happy in a busy, active family environment • Comfortable with the stated schedule and pace of the household • Looking for a genuine long-term role

This is an established household and team, and finding the right personality and working style is very important to us. We want someone who will feel comfortable within our existing environment, work well alongside the current team and become a happy, long-term member of the household.