What do you do as a housekeeper?
As a housekeeper at Easy Life, you help clients with the daily upkeep of their homes. You help ensure a neat, tidy, and pleasant home environment. You do this by cleaning, tidying up, doing laundry, ironing, or performing small household tasks.
You work in clients’ homes, usually at set times. This way, you get to know your clients, and after a while, you’ll have a good sense of what’s expected of you. At the same time, you’re not on your own: working at Easy Life, we make clear agreements about your tasks, your schedule, and your working conditions.
What are your duties as a housekeeper?
Most tasks as a housekeeper revolve around general household chores. Exactly what you do depends on the client and the time allotted.
You can help with, among other things:
- cleaning, vacuuming, and mopping
- dusting and removing dust bunnies
- tidying up
- making beds and changing bed linens
- washing and ironing
- light sewing
- clean the kitchen and bathroom
- cleaning the inside of kitchen cabinets and household appliances
- emptying trash cans when they have a bag in them
- Running small errands for daily needs
- preparing meals or simple dishes
Window cleaning may also be part of your duties, but only when it can be done safely and within the rules of Service vouchers.
What does that mean in practice?
As a housekeeper, you bring structure and peace of mind to your client’s household. One client may mainly need help with cleaning. For another client, you might regularly do ironing, make beds, or prepare simple meals.
Your duties may vary, but they always involve domestic work in the client’s private home. You are not a handyman, gardener, babysitter, or caregiver.
That’s important, because it keeps your job clear, safe, and manageable.
What don’t you have to do?
Working at Easy Life, we want you to be able to work with respect and in safe conditions. That’s why there are also tasks you don’t have to perform.
For example, you do not have to:
- climb ladders, chairs, or tables
- clean windows on an upper floor
- work in the garden
- clean professional spaces, such as a doctor’s office or store
- clean common areas of an apartment building
- babysitting children or pets
- caring for elderly or sick people
- Cleaning litter boxes
- using hazardous products
- using defective appliances or damaged cables
- performing tasks that involve coming into contact with bodily fluids from people or animals
If you’re unsure whether a task is allowed, you can always discuss it with your office or supervisor. You should never do anything that feels unsafe, unhygienic, or disrespectful.
Safe and Feasible Work
Every task you perform must meet a few clear conditions. Your work must:
be safe be
hygienic be
ergonomically feasible be
respectful be
achievable within the agreed-upon time
This is how we ensure that you can do your job well, without unnecessary risks. We expect a lot of dedication from our housekeepers, but we believe it’s just as important that you’re treated fairly.
You really make a difference
As a housekeeper, you help people in a very practical way. Thanks to your work, clients come home to a tidy house, families get some breathing room, and older adults or busy people can enjoy the comforts of home for longer.
It may seem obvious, but your work has a significant impact. You take on tasks that are heavy, time-consuming, or difficult for clients. As a result, you make their daily lives a lot easier.
Is this job right for you?
A job as a housekeeper is a good fit for you if you enjoy being active, like to work independently, and find satisfaction in helping people. You don’t have to know how to do everything right from the start. Motivation, reliability, and a sense of order are just as important.
At Easy Life, you’ll receive clear guidelines, support, and guidance whenever you have questions about your work or your clients. Does all of this sound like the right fit for you? Then apply now, and who knows—we might welcome you to the Easy Life team soon!