VACANCY FOR A RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER (Female – Job ref: Housekeeper)

Our client requires the service of a professional Housekeeper able to attend to the client with integrity and attention to detail for immediate employment.

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos.

Job Summary:
In addition to basic duties, residential housekeeping employee change sheets and make beds in the house, iron cloths, put used cloths in the laundry basket as well as ensure they are washed, iron selected cloths for the week, act as handy personnel to help with assigned task around the house. Keep the rooms stocked with clean cups, coffee supplies, towels and other items etc.

Detailed Responsibilities:
· check and purchase groceries and household supplies to maintain adequate levels
· maintain record of related expenditure
· care for household pets (as the case maybe)
· polish silverware, clean tables and house hold appliances
· run errands for employer
· answer telephone and take messages
· supervise the nanny/ child minders
· sweep, scrub, mop and polish room / private living room floors
· vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
· dust and polish furniture and fittings
· empty and clean trash containers from rooms
· dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
· clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
· wipe down glass surfaces
· make up beds and change linens as required
· tidy up rooms
· wash windows as scheduled
· sort, wash, load and unload laundry
· iron and press clothing and linen
· sort, fold and put away clean laundry
· operate mechanized cleaning equipment
· refill toilet paper rolls and hand soap in the bathrooms
· keep an eye out for issues such as burned-out light bulbs that need replacing, sometimes changing the bulbs or telling maintenance about the issues
· maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
· monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
· check stocking level of all consumables’ and replace to avoid stock out

Requirement Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
· high school diploma or equivalent preferred
· knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods
· time management and priority skills
· ability to work without supervision and maintain high level of performance
· working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
· physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend
· ability to lift, push and pull required load
· Must have a minimum of 3 years housekeeping experience

Key Competencies:
· attention to detail
· focus
· trust worthy
· reliability
· listening skills
· adaptability
· planning and organizing
· integrity
· honesty
· high energy levels

Application:
· Salary is higher than industry standard.
· The position requires that the hired personnel ‘live – in/ be a resident’ of the building.
· Professional HouseKeepers should forward updated CVs (highlighting past similar roles) to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘Housekeeper’ as subject of mail before 25th, May, 2016.