Toronto, Canada • Full-time • $50,000 gross per year and vehicle

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Experienced live-out Housekeeper required by couple in the Annex area of Toronto. The position also has an Administrative role. This is available immediately for the right person. 

 

This position is full-time and live-out. A vehicle will be provided for household purposes.

 

Position Title: Full-Time, Live-Out Housekeeper/Administrative Assistant

 

Location: Toronto (Annex area), Ontario - varies between residence and office

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexibility with time (i.e. 9am to 5pm when in office or 11am to 7pm when in residence)

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping

• Careful and safe cleaning and maintenance of the home using surface-safe products

• Employing a top to bottom, right to left cleaning methodology while paying attention to ceiling areas and removing cobwebs

• Vacuuming, safe mopping and drying of floor surfaces

• Laundry, ironing and folding. Checking all labels prior to laundering.

• Changing bed linen on a weekly basis. Ironing of bed linen.

• Regular cleaning of dryer lint traps

• Replacing bathroom towels and bath mats on a daily basis

• Preparing nutritious dinners for the Principals

• Preparing breakfast items for following day

• Occasional assistance with entertaining and greeting people

• Inventory management to include toiletries, cleaning products, fresh and dry grocery items

• Errands and grocery shopping

• Prior to grocery shopping, weekly deep-cleaning of refrigerator and reorganization

• Cleaning of microwave interior and exterior

• Weekly cleaning of small kitchen appliances

• Wardrobe management and organization to include seasonal clothing rotation

• Management and organization of storage areas

• Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages

• Report any household problems, malfunctioning items to the Principals as soon as possible

• Directing and supervising trades and vendors, while being mindful of security

• Receiving packages and deliveries and placing them in designated area

• Management of garbage and recycling. Keeping garbage area clean.

• Check for spots, stains, scratches and marks on furniture, floors, countertops, etc. Report to Principals.

• Check for burned out lightbulbs and replace

• Special and deep-cleaning projects

• Detailing of the home prior to leaving

• Making sure that the home is locked and the security alarm is on prior to leaving

• Working in office in an Administrative Support capacity

• This is a dynamic job description and will change as the family grows and evolves

 

Skills and Aptitudes:

• A minimum of 5 years’ housekeeping experience in a professional home

• Experience working as an Administrative Assistant

• Experience in the care and maintenance of fine surfaces, furniture and artwork

• Good laundry, hand-washing, and ironing skills

• Driving is an asset (vehicle will be provided for household purposes)

• Should be a comfortable home cook who knows their way around the kitchen, can follow recipes, and follow favourite family recipes

• Must be able to work both independently and follow check lists

• Must be punctual and dependable

• Show initiative and be energetic 

• Must be an organized worker with an eye for detail

• Should have a happy and positive attitude

• Must have good listening skills

• Good command of English (written and spoken)

• Ability to communicate with Principals via telephone, text, and/or email is a must

• The ideal candidate is intelligent and not afraid to ask questions

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

• Experience managing filing systems

• Basic bookkeeping skills

• This is a non-smoking residence

• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement 

• Must be legally qualified to work in Canada

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Other: This is a non-smoking position

 

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