Private Family in the Upper East Side, New York, Seeking a Housekeeper

Position: Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:30/10:00am–6:00/6:30pm
Salary: $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: End of December / Early January, as current housekeeper is departing
Relocation: No – local candidates only

About the Family

A warm and long-established family based in the Upper East Side (Madison & 89th Street) is seeking a reliable and fast-paced Housekeeper to support daily household operations. The family values trust, longevity, and professionalism. Their longtime housekeeper of over 20 years is retiring, and they hope to find another long-term fit.

Children: Adult children currently in college (no childcare required)
Home: One-level, 3-bedroom apartment
Pets: One medium-sized Australian Labradoodle requiring walks a couple of times per day

The Mrs. is a fast-moving, high-energy executive who travels frequently and relies on someone efficient, sharp, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping, including tidying, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the apartment

• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care

• Errand running such as grocery pick-ups, pharmacy runs, and general household needs

• Basic food preparation (simple meals such as salads, chicken, etc.)

• Make beds and maintain organization of all living spaces

• Walk the family’s dog a couple of times per day; assist in reducing reliance on dog walker

• Light and deeper cleaning tasks as needed (family currently uses a weekend deep cleaner but is open to someone who can handle both)

• Support the wife with personal tasks and household coordination, especially during her frequent travel

• Travel to the Hamptons during the summer; private room and bathroom provided (typically four nights per week, with weekends off to return to the city)

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is:

• Fast, efficient, and able to keep up with a high-energy household

• Trustworthy, discreet, and dependable

• Someone with a history of long-term placements rather than short-term roles

• Comfortable managing household tasks independently and anticipating needs

• Warm, attentive, and capable of adapting to the rhythms of the family

• Comfortable with dogs and confident handling daily walks

Requirements

• Prior experience as a housekeeper in a private home

• Strong references, ideally from long-term families

• Legal to work in the United States

• Comfortable with pets

• Willing to travel to the Hamptons during the summer

• Reliable, punctual, and proactive