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WEDS-SUNDAY HOUSEKEEPER (Afternoon house Weds-Fri; Daytime hours Sat

Sorensen Staffing, Atherton, CA, United States


Housekeeper Position

Full-Time WednesdaySunday Housekeeper Atherton, CA $50$55+/hour DOE + Benefits Schedule: WednesdayFriday: 11:00 AM7:00 PM (housekeeping + kitchen cleanup focus) SaturdaySunday: 8:00/9:00 AM4:00/5:00 PM (housekeeping focus) Occasional scheduling flexibility appreciated
The Heart of the Role: A kind and respectful family in Atherton is seeking an additional experienced housekeeper to join their well-established household team. This role offers a unique midweek-through-weekend schedule, supporting the home during peak family and entertaining hours. An ego-free, team-player attitude is essential. You'll work alongside an existing, cohesive housekeeping team and collaborate with other household staff in a calm, professional mannerworking in tandem and without ego in this well-run home. While this is not a formal service setting, attention to detail and familiarity with high-end homes are key. Strong common sense and sound judgment are essential in this rolethis means knowing how to move through a lived-in family environment with awareness, discretion, and the ability to read the room. The ideal candidate is proactive, steady, and quietly confidentsomeone who takes pride in creating order and maintaining a welcoming space. This position is best suited for a local candidate who thrives in a team setting, is detail-oriented, and brings a warm, grounded presence to the home.
Requirements: Fluency in English is required Must live within a commutable distance Start Date ASAP
Core Responsibilities: Daily and rotational deep cleaning of interior spaces Care of high-end finishes and delicate surfaces Laundry: washing, steaming, pressing, and folding Linen and towel changes; bed making Maintaining closets, cabinets, and pantries Light tidying during family use of common areas Reporting minor maintenance or household needs WednesdayFriday: Assist with kitchen cleanup and light support during meal periods Occasional assistance with meals, events, or guests
The Right Fit: 4+ years in private households or luxury hotels Discreet, reliable, and respectful with a calm, can-do attitude Highly organized with strong attention to detail Positive communicator; works well independently and with a team Comfortable taking direction while staying proactive Consistently demonstrates strong common sense and sound judgmentable to read the room and navigate a lived-in family environment with awareness, discretion, and respect for people, space, and timing Strong English skills Authorized to work in the U.S. COVID vaccinated and boosted Valid driver's license; excellent references required Household Notes: Shoe-free home (indoor footwear required) Quiet, focused work style preferredefficiency over flash High standards of cleanliness and care are essential Compensation & Benefits: $50$55+/hour DOE Kaiser medical, dental, and vision insurance 10 paid vacation days + 5 paid sick days 6 paid holidays