Experienced, housekeeper for Amsterdam #31626
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
€ 60000 - 60000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Experienced Housekeeper with childcare experience required to join an English and Dutch speaking family in Amsterdam. Family has a nanny who is responsible for looking after the children. Your duties will be primarily in housekeeping but also assisting with the 3 children up to 30% of the time.
Parents are really lovely. They work hard and do not micro-manage their staff.
Start: End of April/mid May 2026
Location: Amsterdam near Vondelpark
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Children: 5 & 3 & newborn (due June 2026)
Compensation: 5000 gross per month DOE
Position Overview
Proactive dependable and friendly housekeeper-nanny needed (70/30). Someone who can help manage the large house has an eye for detail is keen to keep the house tidy organised and presentable and confident using their initiative.
This is an ideal role for an experienced housekeeper who also has experience with young children. Someone who likes to work within a small team (the familys nanny is really looking forward to you starting!). The focus is on finding the right fit.
The family has been working with an experienced nanny/PA from Monday to Thursday. Your role will be to support her and help run the household. Its vital you are happy to take direction and work in a team. The family and nanny/PA have a strong relationship and great open communication; they are looking for someone happy to be part of the team.
The children attend school daycare and local activities. They are creative chatty active and love being on the move. The nanny is responsible for the children; however you will need to provide some support with childcare. The nanny/PA will work with you to create a manageable daily schedule.
Ideal candidates enjoy both housekeeping and childcare.
Vital requirements
You must have an EU passport or a Dutch residence permit.
Location: Amsterdam Oud Zuid close to Vondelpark and Museumplein.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 7 pm (35 hours) or 11 - 7 pm (40 hours). If you are happy to start at 10 am on a Wednesday that would be appreciated.
Some occasional flexibility would be appreciated.
Commitment: 12 - 18 months at least.
Responsibilities and duties:
You will be supported by the weekly cleaners who will arrange cleaning of the home. You will need to do some cleaning tasks on the days they are not working e.g. clean the toilet etc
Housekeeping including making the beds changing sheets (as needed)
Helping with laundry and ironing (not all clothing)
Dealing with the trash
Taking down the seasonal decorations
Help keep an inventory of household or child supplies
Unpacking
Having an eye for detail e.g. if the washing machine dishwasher or dryer needs a new filter or something is broken arrange for it to be fixed
Water plants
General tidying of all areas including returning things to where they belong
Vacuum or wipe the kitchen and dinner table area
Open curtains and windows as needed
Check breakfast supplies
Organise cupboards if needed
Preparing simple healthy meals for the family and nanny (they all eat together you are also welcome to join). They are keen to limit the childrens sugar intake
Helping out with the children as and when needed.
This role is approximately 70% housekeeping and 30% childcare.
Experience qualifications approach and skills
Minimum of three years of experience in similar roles
Ideally experience caring for children of similar ages. Being experienced with babies is a plus rather than a requirement
Comfortable working independently and as part of a family team
Value boundaries routine organisation and structure
Strong open communicator and receptive to feedback
Capable of cycling a bakfiets (Cargo bike) or happy to learn
Great problem-solving skills.
Additional Details
English speaking its a plus if you also speak Dutch
A love for animals is ideal as they may get pets in the future
The Mum will be on maternity leave for four months and at home on Mondays and Fridays. They have a nanny/PA four days a week grandparents and the Dad will be around. You must be friendly open and happy working in a busy household
If you are open to travelling once a year that would be appreciated (not required)
Its ideal if you are living locally. If you need to relocate the family is happy to help rent/pay suitable accommodation
Cooking is not a requirement but if you enjoy cooking they would really love that!Requirements
EU passport (or long term right to work in the Netherlands)
a solid amount of housekeeper experience
superior attention to detail
Organised
Up to date criminal background check (/VOG)
Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate
Good references for recent Jobs
active fit organised and someone who enjoys and takes pride in housekeeping.
Be available long term
Must be tidy and clean
Discreet and professional
Excellent references will need to be checked.
Please note this is a strictly Non smoking position.
Required Skills:
EU passport (or long term right to work in the Netherlands) a solid amount of housekeeper experience superior attention to detail Organised Up to date criminal background check (/VOG) Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate Good references for recent Jobs active fit organised and someone who enjoys and takes pride in housekeeping. Be available long term Must be tidy and clean Discreet and professional Excellent references will need to be checked. Please note this is a strictly Non smoking position.
