House Manager
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable proactive and experienced House Manager to join a private household. This is a dual-role position combining structured childcare support with high-standard household management. During weekdays the role focuses on maintaining an organized and well-run home while the child is in daycare. Mornings evenings and weekends require attentive nurturing childcare ensuring the childs safety development and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily cleaning duties: sweeping mopping dusting and maintaining all living areas.
- Ensure bedrooms bathrooms and shared spaces are consistently clean organized and hygienic.
- Manage laundry for the household: washing ironing folding and wardrobe organization.
- Monitor household supplies (cleaning materials and toiletries) and support in inventory tracking and restocking.
- Support morning routines including dressing feeding and preparing the child for daycare.
- Provide attentive evening care: feeding bathing and engaging the child in age-appropriate developmental activities (reading play learning exercises).
- Offer full-day childcare support during weekends (based on an agreed schedule).
- Maintain a safe clean and stimulating environment for the child at all times.
- Monitor the childs well-being and apply basic first aid where necessary. Prepare daily meals with a focus on Indian cuisine (e.g. dal sabzi roti and rice) following family preferences.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene.
- Assist with meal preparation including ingredient prep for evening meals.
- Ensure proper storage and organization of food items and kitchen equipment.
Requirements
- Experience: 25 years in a similar role (nanny house manager or domestic worker) preferably in structured or multicultural households.
- Culinary Skills: Willingness to learn basic Italian cooking is highly desirable.
- Communication: Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Child-friendly and patient
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Adaptable to different cultures and routines
- Documentation: Valid Kenyan National ID and verifiable references are mandatory.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to share their CVs with with the subject "House Manager."
Required Skills:
Proven experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper. Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Customer-oriented and friendly. Prioritization and time management skills. Working quickly without compromising quality. Knowledge of the English language. High school degree.
Required Education:
High school DiplomaTraining certification is an added advantage
