Looking for a Housekeeper: How to Choose the Unsung Hero of Your Home

Characteristics of the Ideal Housekeeper

Now, let's get to the main topic: What should a housekeeper be like?

• Reliable and honest: Being confident in the honesty of the person you entrust your home and family to will put your mind at ease.
• Experienced and competent: Someone who knows what they're doing, who handles tasks quickly and completely, is exactly what you need.
• Good communication skills: They should be able to work harmoniously with you and your family, easily understand needs, and come up with solutions.

Looking for a Housekeeper - What to Pay Attention to During the Search

So, how do we find this unsung hero? Here are a few tips:

1. Ask your acquaintances.
2. Post an ad online.
3. Get support from reputable consultancy firms. Such a firm will handle all the reference and interview processes, making your job much easier.

Reference Check: Information you get from previous workplaces and families they have worked with will give you important clues about the candidates.

Certificates and Training: Candidates with relevant certificates and training will do their jobs more professionally. For example, you can expect them to have a hygiene certificate. If the candidate has worked as a cleaner in a daycare or kindergarten, they definitely have a hygiene certificate.  

Face-to-Face Interview: How does the person express themselves? Are they well-groomed? Are they interested and willing about the job? Do they speak positively and constructively? Meeting the candidates face-to-face allows you to get to know them better.

Trial Period: Set a short trial period (inform them of this) and evaluate their performance.