Full-Time Housekeeper/Family Cook Needed in Newtown, PA

| Newtown, PA, United States

Posted Date 4/02/2025
Description

Full-Time Housekeeper & Family Cook Needed for a Private Family in Newtown, PA

$30–$40/hour DOE + Healthcare Stipend + PTO + Benefits

A warm, welcoming young family in Newtown, PA is seeking a professional, career Live-Out Housekeeper to become an essential part of their household team. This full-time role is perfect for someone who is energetic, highly organized, kid-friendly, and passionate about cooking. If you take pride in maintaining a beautiful home and preparing healthy meals—and love the occasional moments with children—this is an exceptional opportunity.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

  • Occasional weekend and evening flexibility when the family is hosting guests

About the Role:
This role is approximately 80% housekeeping and cooking, and 20% childcare. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes initiative, and enjoys working in a lively home with young children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full-charge housekeeping: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, tidying, and organizing

  • Daily maintenance of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Household laundry, including ironing clothing and fine linens

  • Cleaning the interior of cars, car seats, and strollers as needed

  • Preparing family dinners approx. three times per week

  • Packing or preparing healthy lunches for the children

  • Light meal prep (e.g., washing/chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, preparing grab-and-go snacks)

  • Ordering groceries and managing household supplies

  • Supporting with childcare (approx. 6–8 hours/week)

  • Preparing the home for guests, including guest room set-up

  • Assisting with packing/unpacking for family travel

  • Coordinating with outside vendors such as landscapers, pool staff, and maintenance professionals

Who You Are:

  • A meticulous cleaner with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • A true professional: discreet, respectful, and hardworking

  • A confident home cook who enjoys making healthy meals for a family

  • Comfortable and kind with young children—happy to pitch in with childcare and understanding of the joyful chaos that comes with a home full of little ones 

  • Able to operate independently and anticipate needs without requiring daily direction

  • Proactive, trustworthy, and looking for a long-term position with a warm and respectful family

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional housekeeping experience

  • Excellent, verifiable references (long-term preferred)

  • CPR certified or willing to become certified

  • Clean driving record (family vehicle provided for work-related use)

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience

  • Healthcare stipend

  • 2 weeks paid vacation, plus personal/sick days and major holidays

To Apply:
If you’re a polished, reliable, and experienced housekeeper who enjoys cooking and thrives in a family environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a brief note about why this role is a great fit for you.


 

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Executive Housekeeper | Housekeeper
Compensation
$30-40/hour DOE
Housing Type
Live-out

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