Nanny/Housekeeper job (M/F) in New York City, USA
Job description
A private family residing on the Upper West Side of Manhattan is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and long-term Full-Time Housekeeper to maintain a clean, organized, and smoothly running home.
The family includes a 6-month-old infant daughter who is primarily cared for by her stay-at-home mother. Please note: This is strictly a housekeeping and home-management position, not a nanny role.
While the ideal candidate should be comfortable around infants and open to providing occasional light assistance while a parent is present, the core focus of this role is meticulous home care.
Responsibilities
General Housekeeping & Organization
- Daily Cleaning: Perform deep and maintenance cleaning, tidying, and daily organization of the entire apartment.
- Laundry Care: Handle all household laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and changing bed linens.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Manage kitchen cleanup, load/unload the dishwasher, hand-wash delicate items, and ensure countertops and surfaces are sanitized.
- Organization: Regularly organize closets, cabinets, the pantry, and general household supplies. Keep track of inventory and replenish items as needed.
- Waste Management: Empty household trash, recycling, and diaper bins daily, ensuring liners are replaced.
- Deliveries: Receive incoming packages and deliveries, ensuring they are safely brought into the apartment and put away.
Baby-Related Housekeeping
- Nursery Care: Prepare and maintain the nursery, bedroom, and play areas, keeping them clean and organized.
- Gear Maintenance: Wipe down and sanitize the stroller, diaper bag, toys, and other baby equipment.
- Sanitization: Wash and sterilize bottles, pacifiers, humidifiers, and breast pump parts (as needed)
Meal Prep & Errands (Preferred)
- Assist with basic grocery shopping and running local household errands.
- Light meal preparation and food prep support.
Requirements
- Experienced: Proven experience working as a private housekeeper in a high-end family home.
- Proactive & Detail-Oriented: A self-starter who notices what needs to be done without being asked, with an eye for presentation and order.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in a home environment alongside a stay-at-home mother.
- Trustworthy: Possesses a high level of discretion, reliability, and integrity.
- Language: Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus, though not strictly required.
- Requirements: Must have excellent verifiable references and be fully authorized to work in the United States.
Work conditions
- Start Date: Flexible
- Location: NYC, Upper Westside
- Schedule: Full-time schedule, 30 hours a week
- The family travels periodically throughout the year (totaling approximately 2–3 months per year). The compensation structure during these travel periods is as follows:
- Short Trips (Under 2 weeks): Compensation continues at the regular full-time rate.
- Extended Trips (2+ weeks with advance notice): Compensation transitions to a 50% paid retainer. During this time, the employee is expected to remain available for limited home-related responsibilities, including:
- Checking on the apartment and watering plants.
- Receiving and organizing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Handling occasional household matters or coordinating with building maintenance.
Salary
Specializing in providing staffing and recruiting solutions across diverse VIP Household industries and sectors. With over three decades of industry experience, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. I am proud to hold both the ELAC and CSP certifications, validating my proficiency in employment law and staffing best practices.
My professional strengths encompass a wide range of areas, including VIP Household Staffing, HR consulting, executive search, customer relationship management (CRM), and technical recruiting. I am deeply passionate about connecting top talent with our clients, fostering enduring relationships grounded in trust and quality.
Moreover, I am actively involved in mentoring and guiding our clients & candidates who share our company's core values. Together, we prioritize people-centric approaches, strive for operational excellence, and embrace innovation to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry at large.
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