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PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER needed in CHICAGO , IL 60610 (GOLD COAST)

This professional and friendly couple is seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented and kind housekeeper to stay with them long-term. Duties include: Deep clean and maintain the 4,500 square foot apartment, make beds, change bed linens, load/unload dishwasher, polish silverware, clean china, laundry and pet care for the cat--feed as needed, clean up litter box as needed, etc. Some light ironing may be needed, but this is not a must. The home does have several special finishes (marble, oriental rugs, stone floors, etc.) so housekeeper must be very careful and pay attention to detail. It would be a plus if candidate has worked with special finishes/high end homes before. Couple currently works from home. The ideal candidate will be very proactive, communicates well and pays very close attention to detail. 

This is a long-term position for 3 days and 12 hours per week

Schedule: 

Monday: 8am-12pm or 9am-1pm

Wednesday: 8am-12pm or 9am-1pm

Friday: 8am-12pm or 9am-1pm

NOTE: Driving is not needed. If housekeeper has a car, though, parking is available. 

Salary: $25-$32 per hour BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: Paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days 

Family has 1 cat.

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME ESTATE-LEVEL HOUSEKEEPER  needed in BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

This busy, professional couple is seeking an experienced, trustworthy and discrete housekeeper to stay with them long-term. Duties include: Deep clean and maintain the 10,000 square foot home, organizing, cleaning various fine and delicate surfaces including silver, crystal and various types of stone, laundry, ironing, restocking supplies when needed, greeting guests and receiving mail/packages, cleaning the outdoor patios and furniture, occasional preparation and general assistance at dinner parties or events--as needed, and pet care--feeding, letting out, giving timely medication to, etc.  Housekeeper should have prior experience working in a large, high-end home and also understand the importance of maintaining discretion. Couple will typically be in/out of the house.  Housekeeper will also work part of the day with the other housekeeper in the home (she's there 9am-5pm), so housekeeper must work well both independently and as a team. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, be very detail-oriented and looking to make a long-term commitment. Candidate must be adhering to all CDC COVID-19 guidelines. Uniforms will be provided to the Housekeeper. 

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 25-35 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (30 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 4pm-10pm   NOTE: If housekeeper is not able to stay every day until 10pm, a few days would work. Would do earlier start times on the other days and/or some weekend times 

Option 2 (35 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 3pm-10pm  NOTE: If housekeeper is not able to stay every day until 10pm, a few days a week will be okay.  Would do earlier start times on the other days and/or some weekend times

Option 3 (25 hours/week): Monday-Friday: 5pm-10pm NOTE: If housekeeper is not able to stay every day until 10pm, a few days a week will be okay.  Would do earlier start times on the other days and/or some weekend times

Option 3 (25-35 hours/week): Family can be a bit flexible on the schedule-. Prefers weekday afternoons and at least some days until 10pm. Can also add in weekend times if needed.

Salary: $25-$30 per hour

Benefits: 1 week paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 2 sick days.

Family has 1 small dog--Cockapoo.--hypoallergenic 
 

Nanny-Household Manager for a family who splits time between Chicago (Illinois) and Southwest Florida 

This position is open to candidates nationwide.

Family's summer residence is in Chicago Illinois. Family's winter residence is in Southwest Florida. 

This is a dream job for a nanny who has the freedom to reside in 2 locations, enjoys an active lifestyle and travelling (the family will arrange times for the nanny to take short trips back home to see her family). It is a live-in position while in Florida (nanny is provided with a bedroom and bathroom suite with an isolated entrance) and come-and-go while in Chicago (the nanny would do a short-term lease; if needed, a live-in option is possible in Chicago as well). If the candidate is from Florida and lives close to the family's home, the position can be come-and-go while in Florida. 

The family has a 3-year-old boy.  Both parents are high level executives who are able to work from home (at all times). The family resides in Chicago for 4-6 months and in Southwest Florida for 6-8 months per year.  While in Florida, the family leads a very active lifestyle that includes sports, outdoor activities, swimming, etc. They are looking for a proactive and energetic Nanny/Household Manager to care for the child and home. Nanny responsibilities include preparing healthy meals and snacks, organizing play spaces, planning, engaging in and playing with child in fun, educational and stimulating activities. House management responsibilities include light housekeeping, making beds, tidying living areas, grocery shopping, dishes, laundry, ironing, organizing the household, and assisting the mother in the kitchen. The nanny must be a team-player and also able to work well independently. The nanny must be very detail oriented and highly organized.

The house is 10,000 sf. Deep cleaning of the home is performed by a cleaning service.

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday:  40h/week in the frame of 8/9am - 5/6 pm (flexibility needed for some evenings)  

Note #1: Cooking capability is preferred, but not required. If the nanny - household manager is able to cook, this responsibility would be split between the nanny - household manager and the mother. Otherwise, the nanny - household manager would assist the mother in the kitchen (chopping vegetables, preparing other ingredients, etc.)  

Note #2: The family's Florida home is located on the beach and has a swimming pool. The nanny must be able to swim. 

Note #3: The mother works part-time and takes an active role in raising the child, so the childcare duties will be shared between the mother and the nanny - household manager. 

Note 4: Applicable for the post-Covid time. The family takes several domestic/international trips per year (one trip lasting up to 1 month).  Accompanying the family on vacation trips is generally required (all travel expenses covered).  

Note 5: The Nanny must be an experienced driver with an impeccable driving record. Nanny's or family's car would be used for work purposes (car transportation from/to Illinois/Florida can be arranged).  

Family has no pets.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year (before taxes) 

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 3 sick days

Benefits: Health Insurance Stipend of $250-$300/month