About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
A Home That Runs Smoothly Starts With You
Ever walked into a home that just feels calm? That's not an accident — it's the quiet work of someone who cares about the details. We're a family of four (two working parents, two little ones) looking for a live-in housemaid who can help keep our home running the way it should. If you're someone who takes pride in a clean space and genuinely enjoys being around children, this role might fit you like a glove.
About Us
We're a busy but warm household — two parents juggling careers, two kids who bring equal parts chaos and joy, and a home that we'd love to keep tidy and peaceful. We're not looking for perfection; we're looking for reliability, honesty, and someone who treats our home like their own. We believe in clear expectations, respectful communication, and treating the people who work with us like family — because that's exactly what you'd become.
What You'll Be Doing
- Daily cleaning of one bedroom, the kitchen, hall, and salon — one thorough pass each day
- Cleaning two bathrooms daily, keeping them fresh and hygienic
- Dishwashing twice a day — after meals, so the kitchen never piles up
- Weekly tasks: sweeping and mopping 4 staircases, plus tidying the frontyard
- Roof area cleaning once every two weeks
- Caring for our two children — bathing, feeding, changing, and general supervision
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves:
- You're already on your own valid visa (we're unable to sponsor)
- Prior experience with housekeeping and childcare
- A patient, gentle approach with young children
- Reliability — showing up consistently matters more than being flashy
- Basic communication in English or Hindi
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience in a live-in arrangement before
- First-aid know-how (a bonus, not a dealbreaker)
Not sure you tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you — attitude and trustworthiness go a long way with us.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Live-in accommodation provided — a private space to call your own
- Meals included during your working hours
- Consistent schedule with clear daily and weekly tasks — no guesswork
- A respectful, drama-free household — we value kindness on both sides
- Long-term stability for the right person
We know domestic work is real work, and we treat it that way. If you're looking for a place where you're appreciated, not just employed, we'd genuinely love to meet you.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through a typical day of housekeeping and childcare from a previous role, and how you kept everything organized without constant reminders?
- What's your approach to cleaning a kitchen and bathrooms efficiently every day — do you have a routine or checklist you like to follow?
- Have you cared for young children before? What ages, and what did your responsibilities include — bathing, feeding, changing, supervising?
- How comfortable are you with tasks like sweeping and mopping multiple staircases or cleaning a roof area every couple of weeks?
- If one of the children gets sick or has a minor injury while you're on duty, what would you do in that moment?
- What does "keeping a home calm" mean to you, and how do you handle days when the kids are extra demanding and the chores are piling up?
- Tell me about a time you noticed something in a home that needed attention — maybe a safety issue or a mess that wasn't on your list — and how you handled it.
- Have you worked in a live-in arrangement before? What was that experience like, and how did you manage boundaries between work time and personal time?
- Describe a situation where you and a previous employer disagreed about how a task should be done. How did you resolve it?
- What made you leave your last housekeeping or childcare job, and what would make you want to stay somewhere long-term?
- This role involves being around two young children every day. How do you stay patient and gentle even when you're tired or frustrated?
- We value honesty and clear communication. Can you share an example of a time you made a mistake at work and how you handled telling your employer?
- What questions do you have for us about our home, our kids, or what a typical week would look like for you?