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PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in LAKE FOREST , IL 60045

This busy family is seeking a proactive, trustworthy and experienced Housekeeper-Household Manager to stay with their family long-term.  **There is another Housekeeper in the home that will handle some of the cleaning as well.  Duties may vary week to week but can include: Cleaning of the large home (main living areas regularly--kitchen, entry way, bedrooms and bathrooms and less used rooms on a schedule), laundry, ironing as needed, dishes, restocking of household products, orders for groceries/items (ex: Costco, amazon, etc.), organizational projects, helping with putting up and taking down holiday decorations, tiding up common areas ( including the 3 children's bedrooms, make their beds, put things away, etc. and play spaces), coordination with household providers (ex: pool, lawn, electrician, plumbing, etc.), water plants, seasonal tasks (ensure patio, pool areas are neat/tidy/picked up) and polish silverware as needed, The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and be comfortable working in a large household with children and animals. This person should be an excellent communicator, dedicated and discrete. Parents work from home on occasion. 

NOTE: Candidate must be an experienced driver and use own car for errands--will be reimbursed for mileage.

Work days and hours:

Option 1 (24 hours/week): 3 days a week. 8 hours each day. Flexible on the days and start/end times. 

Option 2 (20-25 hours/week): 5 days a week. 4 or 5 hours each day. Flexible on the start/end times. 

NOTE: Flexibility to add more hours down the road would be a plus!

NOTE: Flexibility to housesit/watch the cats and chickens while they are out of town would be a plus, too!

**Family has 3 large dogs, 4 cats and chickens on the property--must be okay/love animals!!

Salary: To be discussed with Placement Counselor--based on experience. 

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 5 sick days.