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FT Live-Out Housekeeper - Lake Forest - JC 0488

Lake Forest, IL - Full Time

Full-Time Housekeeper – Lake Forest, IL

A private household in Lake Forest is seeking an experienced Full-Time, Live-Out Housekeeper to join their household staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, discreet, and highly organized professional who takes pride in maintaining an immaculate, beautifully presented home and providing a high level of private household service.

The family's long-standing Housekeeper will assist in training the incoming candidate, providing a smooth transition and introduction to the household's routines, preferences, and standards.

Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Housekeeper
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Some flexibility for Sundays, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, is preferred.
Compensation: $30-$40/hr. 
Travel: Approximately 2 times per year
Driving: Required; household vehicle provided for work-related driving
Parking: Provided
Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed daily and deep cleaning to exceptional standards
  • Maintain an immaculate, organized, and well-presented residence
  • Properly care for fine furnishings, finishes, and household surfaces
  • Manage household laundry, linens, and garment care
  • Maintain organization throughout closets, storage areas, and living spaces
  • Put away groceries and household purchases
  • Drive the principal to and from appointments as needed
  • Work seamlessly and collaboratively with other household staff
  • Travel with the household approximately twice per year
  • Let the family dog outside as needed; no significant pet care required
  • Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced career Housekeeper, preferably with a strong background in high-end private residences. They should be polished, reliable, highly organized, discreet, kind, flexible, and service-oriented.

The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, self-directed approach. They should naturally anticipate the needs of the home, take ownership of their responsibilities, and work comfortably both independently and as part of a collaborative household team.

A strong driving record, comfort around dogs, and excellent professional references are required.

This family is seeking a Housekeeper who will become a trusted and valued member of their household staff. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for consideration by Chicago Nannies, Inc.
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