Alexei H, Parent looking for babysitter in Amsterdam (1075 RG)

Housekeeper (2–3 days/week)

We're looking for a reliable housekeeper to support our home on a regular basis.

Schedule

1x per week: deep cleaning (ideally Tuesday), ~5–6 hours

Additional visits: Thursday + Saturday mornings (ideally from 08:00), ~2–3 hours each

Cooking: optional (only if you have experience; our recipes)

Responsibilities

1) Home cleaning

Vacuuming / mopping floors, wiping surfaces

Dishes (hand-wash and/or dishwasher)

Bathrooms (shower/toilet/sink)

Put everything back exactly to its usual place (important)

2) Trash & sorting

Take out trash and sort recycling properly

We have a lot of cardboard: cut/pack it and dispose separately according to local rules

3) Laundry & clothing care

Laundry including delicates

Sort items, choose correct programs, careful drying/hanging/folding

If an item is "uncertain" — don't risk it, ask first

4) Kitchen & textiles

Keep kitchen tidy: countertop/sink/stove, correct dishwasher use

By agreement: change towels/kitchen cloths and bedding as needed

Weekly: change bed linen (sometimes prepare the guest room)

Every few weeks (from a checklist): hard-to-reach areas (skirting boards, under furniture), limescale removal in bathrooms, kitchen fronts, filters/ventilation, etc.

5) Occasional tasks

Sometimes: window cleaning

Very rarely: basic help with garden/balcony (by agreement)

6) Supplies & equipment

Monitor cleaning products/tools and keep a minimum stock

Purchase basic supplies under agreed rules

7) Communication & reporting

Short update after each visit: what was done, what's running out, what's broken/needs attention

If you don't know where something belongs: put it in a separate "to sort" area and tell us

What matters to us

You understand what can/can't go in the dishwasher and washing machine

Careful handling of household equipment

Attention to detail, independence, cleanliness, and consistency