Housekeeper

Oakland CA

Description

We are looking for a housekeeper who can help us 15-20 hours a week supporting our family (two parents, one 3-year old child) with housework, cooking, and errands, including the following: * Preparing ethnic meals * Laundry and folding/hanging clothes * Washing sheets and towels, Making beds * Light cleaning and tidying (we have a separate house cleaner that comes bi weekly). Includes washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, vacuuming or swiffering of kitchen/dining floors. * Ironing and steaming clothes * Watering plants * Grocery shopping (weekly) * Keeping food and household pantry items in stock. * Occasional Errands, including online shopping, post office, etc. We want someone who: * Has peaceful energy. People tell us we are pretty peaceful and we like that energy in our home environment. * Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and serious about organization and cleanliness.  * Is good at logistics and details, and you like to write lists and work from a checklist at all times.  * Can do light food washing and preparation. why is this needed, recommend deleting * Can prepare ethnic meals and snacks (see examples above) * Is proactive and can keep our house stocked before things run out.  * Has a dependable car. Shopping and errands are key here, including possibly picking up our child from daycare.