Private Family in Miami, FL Seeking a Full-Time Housekeeper (Live-Out)
Position: Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper (with some childcare support)
Location: Miami, FL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM – 7:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break); flexibility required for occasional evenings and one weekend day
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: Flexible
Relocation: No – local candidates preferred
About the Family
An international family based in Miami, Florida is seeking an experienced and service-oriented Housekeeper to support the daily operations of their home. This role is primarily focused on maintaining a clean, organized household, with occasional support for the family’s school-aged children.
The family maintains high standards and values professionalism, discretion, flexibility, and a strong work ethic. They are seeking someone who takes pride in their work and contributes to a well-run, harmonious home.
- Children: Two (ages 6 and 10)
- Residence: Large private home
- Pets: One mid-sized dog
- Additional Staff: Domestic couple also employed; strong teamwork is essential
Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Household Care
- Detailed daily cleaning and overall upkeep of the home
- Deep cleaning on a rotating schedule
- Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care
- Changing bed linens and maintaining organization of closets and storage areas
Cooking & Kitchen Support
- Assisting with light meal preparation and simple family-style cooking
- Maintaining organization and provisioning of the kitchen and pantry
Childcare Support
- Assisting with care of two school-aged children
- Supporting daily routines, supervision, and activities as needed
- Providing help during busy afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends
Household Support
- Running occasional errands
- Maintaining organization throughout the home
- Communicating proactively with principals and other staff to ensure smooth daily operations
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and detail-oriented, with strong housekeeping and laundry skills and prior experience in a private household. They are organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing household responsibilities with occasional childcare support.
This individual should have a positive attitude, a team-oriented mindset, and take pride in maintaining high standards. Discretion, reliability, and a strong work ethic are essential.
Requirements
- Prior experience working in a private household as a housekeeper
- Strong cleaning, laundry, and organizational skills
- Comfortable preparing simple, healthy family meals
- Experience assisting with childcare
- Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable with pets (one mid-sized dog)
- Strong swimming abilities
- Excellent references
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a dedicated housekeeper seeking a stable, full-time role with a respectful and well-organized family in Miami. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.