Private Housekeeper
Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Main Function
- The Private Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, presentation, and overall comfort of the private residence. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to provide personalized housekeeping services to the principal and household.
- The ideal candidate must have experience in private household or luxury hospitality housekeeping and be capable of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness while respecting the privacy and personal preferences of the household.
Role Responsibilities
General Housekeeping:
- Clean and maintain all assigned areas of the residence to an exceptionally high standard.
- Dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, and polish floors and surfaces appropriately.
- Clean and maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, dining areas, kitchen areas, corridors, and other household spaces.
- Ensure rooms are properly arranged, neat, fresh, and presentable at all times.
- Maintain a consistent daily housekeeping routine.
Bedroom and Bathroom Care:
- Make and arrange beds to a high standard.
- Change bed linen, towels, and other household linens as required.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, showers, bathtubs, toilets, mirrors, and fixtures.
- Replenish toiletries and household amenities when necessary.
- Ensure bedrooms are prepared according to the principal's preferences.
Laundry and Wardrobe Care
- Sort, wash, dry, iron, fold, and properly store household clothing and linens.
- Handle delicate, luxury, and special-care fabrics appropriately.
- Maintain wardrobes and linen storage areas in an organized manner.
- Ensure clothes and personal items are handled carefully and returned to their designated places.
Household Organization
- Keep household areas organized and free from clutter.
- Arrange household items according to established preferences.
- Monitor household supplies and communicate when replenishment is required.
- Assist in maintaining an organized storage system for cleaning products, linens, toiletries, and other household items.
Cleaning Products and Equipment
- Use cleaning products and equipment appropriately and safely.
- Ensure cleaning tools and equipment are cleaned and stored properly after use.
- Avoid unnecessary wastage of cleaning materials.
- Report damaged or faulty household equipment promptly.
Guest and Special Occasion Support
- Prepare guest rooms and other areas of the residence before the arrival of visitors.
- Assist with housekeeping requirements during private dinners, family gatherings, celebrations, and other household events.
- Ensure guest areas are clean, comfortable, and properly presented.
- Provide discreet and courteous service to household guests when required.
Personalized Household Service
- Learn and maintain the principal's housekeeping preferences and routines.
- Pay attention to specific instructions regarding room arrangements, laundry, cleaning products, and personal belongings.
- Respond promptly to reasonable household requests.
- Maintain flexibility where household schedules or requirements change.
Hygiene, Health and Safety
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional grooming.
- Follow appropriate cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and according to instructions.
- Report spills, hazards, damages, breakages, or safety concerns immediately.
Confidentiality and Professionalism
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the principal, household members, guests, activities, and personal information.
- Respect the privacy, personal space, and belongings of the household.
- Do not disclose household information to unauthorized persons.
- Maintain professional boundaries and conduct at all times.
Teamwork and Household Support
- Work effectively with other household staff, including private chefs, drivers, security personnel, gardeners, and other domestic staff.
- Coordinate housekeeping activities to ensure smooth household operations.
- Assist other household staff when reasonably required.
- Perform other duties related to household operations as assigned by the Principal or Household Manager.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Overall cleanliness and presentation of the residence
- Principal and household satisfaction
- Consistency of housekeeping standards
- Proper handling of clothing, linens, and household belongings
- Timeliness and completion of assigned housekeeping duties
- Effective management of household cleaning supplies
- Laundry and wardrobe organization
- Compliance with hygiene and safety standards
- Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- Maintenance of household confidentiality and discretion
Experience / Qualifications
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification.
- Certificate or training in Hospitality, Housekeeping, Home Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience as a Housekeeper, Private Housekeeper, Hotel Housekeeper, or similar role.
- Previous experience working in a private residence, luxury hotel, or high-end hospitality environment is highly desirable.
- Experience handling luxury fabrics, fine furnishings, and delicate household items is an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of housekeeping, laundry, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
Competencies / Skills:
- Excellent housekeeping and cleaning skills
- Strong knowledge of cleaning products and equipment
- Laundry, ironing, and fabric-care skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and household routines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of luxury housekeeping standards is an advantage
Behavioural Qualities / Other Competences:
- Highly discreet and trustworthy
- Professional, neat, and well-groomed
- Respectful and courteous
- Honest and dependable
- Strong attention to detail
- Calm and composed
- Proactive and observant
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patient and service-oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Respectful of privacy and personal boundaries.
Key Characteristics to Look Out For During Recruitment:
- Very neat, clean, and well-presented.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
- Speaks politely and communicates clearly.
- Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of privacy.
- Has experience working in a private household or superior luxury hotel.
- Understands how to care for expensive furniture, fabrics, clothing, and household items.
- Smart and observant enough to identify tasks that need attention without constant supervision.
- Demonstrates patience, humility, reliability, and a strong service mindset.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and cover letters to: recruitment@domeoresources.org using "Private Housekeeper - Aba" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.