We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Housekeeper to assist with household maintenance, cleaning, and family support in a friendly, active home. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing household tasks, prioritizing cleanliness, and maintaining a calm, organized environment. You will be supporting a family of four (two parents and two teens) as well as two cats and a friendly, medium-sized dog.

The position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a high level of trustworthiness, especially when handling laundry, food prep, and maintaining a fragrance-free environment. While the role involves standard housekeeping tasks, there will be some personalized requirements for specific family needs, including a preference for eco-friendly, gentle cleaning solutions.

Key Responsibilities —

General Cleaning to Maintenance:
Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and maintaining cleanliness in all common areas (kitchen, living room, bathrooms, bedrooms).
Regular kitchen cleaning, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and maintaining organization.
Laundry: Washing, folding, and putting away clothes. Be especially cautious with delicate fabrics, paying attention to care labels.
Ironing: Light ironing of Oxford shirts for the Mr. (no extensive ironing required.) Handling dry cleaning items with care, ensuring that only items marked for dry cleaning are placed in the separate dry cleaning bin.
Grocery shopping: Plan and shop for groceries based on provided list, including preparing and cooking simple meals like soup, beans, and grilled chicken once a week.
Maintaining a fragrance-free home environment (no scented products, bug sprays, etc.). The family prefers to use vinegar for cleaning where possible.

Family Support:
Assistance with household organization and tidying.
Pet care: Daily care for two cats and a friendly dog, including feeding, cleaning litter boxes, and walking the dog if needed.
Occasional care or transportation for the two teenagers as needed, particularly the younger one (high school) who does not yet have a driver’s license.

Travel Support:
House and petsit when the employer travels (typically for 5-9 days) – could be longer.

Please have 5-10 plus years of experience with amazing references! Ideally you live in the West Valley or somewhere close enough to the home in Point Dume, Malibu.

If you are an experienced housekeeper with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to a fragrance-free and eco-friendly lifestyle, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. The client is offering $40-45 an hour, with a health stipend.

This wonderful very lively family is looking for a great 2nd housekeeper to take care of their 15,000 sq ft home! The house is just off the beach in Santa Monica, so if you like the area, this could be your forever job! The house is 3 levels, so please enjoy the exercise! The family has a nanny for the kids, and a personal assistant, so they would love to have a great team player! Duties include a lot of laundry (no ironing!!) organizing, detail cleaning, and a good upbeat attitude! The salary is generous and they give health insurance! Please let us know if you have the energy to climb a lot of stairs!! 🙂

Our client lives between the Pacific Palisades and Malibu. She’s mainly in the Palisades during the week. She has one child at home every other week (a teenager) and no pets. She would like to pay $40 hour via payroll with paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays, plus a monthly health insurance stipend. The ideal schedule is 9:00am to 5:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm and there may be some flexibility to come end earlier some days. Duties are standard housekeeping, such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, stocking the house, running errands, and taking care of vendors. The Palisades home is not large so there will be time to do it all! Please reach out if you are interested. Thank you!