A warm and engaging family of four, based in Greenwich, CT, is seeking a child-friendly housekeeper to provide additional support within their home. This position is focused on maintaining the household and will include childcare responsibilities. The family has two young children, ages 4.5 and 1.5 years.

Both parents are very involved in their children's daily lives and routines, and a nanny is also employed. The ideal candidate will be proactive, dependable, and comfortable in a dynamic family environment. While the primary focus will be on housekeeping, there will be times when assistance with the children is needed, either in partnership with the nanny or independently. 

This is a live-in (or potentially live-out) position in Greenwich, CT. The accommodation consists of their own bedroom and bathroom, with the bedroom being located on the basement level in the Greenwich household. The house is approximately 9,000 sq. ft. (the family has someone who deep cleans).

The position will guarantee 40 hours a week with the potential to take on additional hours each week by babysitting on nights and weekends, as needed. The exact schedule must be flexible and dynamic.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a caring and organized individual who enjoys working in a collaborative, family-centered environment and can balance housekeeping responsibilities with occasional childcare support. Looking to hire immediately.

The housekeeper will be responsible for usual household duties, including but not limited to.

• All aspects of general housekeeping, including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing of bathrooms and kitchen, laundry, and dishes
• Wiping down surfaces
• Changing linens and making beds
• Tidying up throughout the day
• Help with meal prep and occasional cooking for the whole family, prep and cook for the children
• Pitch in where needed
• General household organization
• Grocery shopping
• Pick up children from school or activities
• Work collaboratively with family and nanny to streamline the household and care for the children

• Team player
• Positive and high energy
• Flexibility with the schedule
• Enjoy being around children 
• Instinctively neat
• Can-do attitude
• No ego and low maintenance
• Professional positive demeanor – non-confrontational
• Warm and friendly
• Experience with food allergies is a plus
• Ability to juggle and pivot as needed without getting flustered
• Works intuitively
• Receptive to feedback
• Proficient in the English language

• 5+ years in a similar role with longevity
• Team player, and prior experience working in a home with other staff
• CPR certification, driver’s license and the ability to swim are not required, but would be a plus
• Legal to work in the U.S.

• Accommodation within the home, including own room and private bathroom
• $35-$40/ph
• After 6 months, health benefits will apply
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• Paid Public Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas