HOUSEKEEPING
“I have been using Family Helpers’ housekeeping service, on an as need basis, for the past few years. Family Helpers has always sent us wonderful, trustworthy and reliable Helpers. And, best of all, they all do a great job of cleaning!”
K.M., Hastings on Hudson, NY
Housekeeping Services
Thank you for your interest in Family Helpers’ housekeeping service. This service is for clients seeking housekeeping services either on a regular schedule or occasionally. Family Helpers’ housekeepers all have a minimum of 2 years professional experience and excellent references.
To register to hire a housekeeper, please complete the application form by clicking on “Register Today.” A representative will contact you to discuss your position in more detail.
Housekeeping Responsibilities
Housekeepers do full cleaning, laundry, ironing, and light meal preparation and organizing. Full cleaning includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, picking up clutter, removing the trash, cleaning the bathrooms, and cleaning the kitchen.
Most of the housekeepers drive, so if the position requires grocery shopping, running errands or taking a pet to the vet, the housekeepers are happy to do this as part of their job.
Family Helpers does work with some housekeepers that also have childcare experience. If a position requires that the Helper divide her day between housekeeping and nannying, Family Helpers will refer candidates that have experience doing both.
Housekeepers earn $25 – $30 per hour.
Fees
Family Helpers charges a nonrefundable registration fee of $100, due upon submission of the application. This fee will be credited against the total placement fee. The agency placement fee for this service is 12% of the housekeepers first year annualized gross compensation, minimum $1,200.
Family Helpers is able to provide occasional, as-needed housekeeping help, if long term help is not needed. There is an agency fee of $35 per day paid by the client to Family Helpers for temporary housekeeping services.
Short-Notice Fees: There is an agency fee of $50 for Holiday requests, and for all requests made less than 48 (business) hours in advance.