Single family with teenage children

Job Summary: The Domestic Helper will provide comprehensive household support, focusing on supervising teenage children, including a special needs child with ADHD, maintaining a clean and organized home environment, preparing Western meals, and managing various domestic tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in child supervision, especially with special needs children, culinary skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and orderliness, including excellent ironing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Child Supervision and Guidance:

   • Supervise teenage children and ensure their safety and well-being.
   • Discipline and train teenage children to manage themselves and maintain tidy rooms.
   • Assist children with daily routines, homework, and other activities as needed.
   • Encourage good behavior and habits, promoting responsibility and independence.
   • Provide support for a child with ADHD, ensuring their unique needs are met and helping them with structure and routine.

2. Household Cleaning and Organization:

   • Clean and sanitize all areas of the home, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and common spaces.
   • Perform regular deep cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and window cleaning.
   • Organize and maintain household items, ensuring everything is in its proper place.
   • Manage laundry duties, including washing, drying, ironing, and folding clothes. Must be skilled in ironing and maintaining garments in excellent condition.

3. Meal Preparation and Cooking:

   • Plan, prepare, and cook Western meals such as pasta, pizza, and other dishes according to recipes.
   • Ideally able to bake or at least willing to learn.
   • Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are clean and organized before and after meals.
   • Assist with grocery shopping and maintaining an inventory of household supplies.
   • Follow recipes and adapt to new cooking techniques as required by the family.

4. Errands and Household Management:

   • Run household errands such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, and other tasks as needed.
   • Coordinate and oversee maintenance and repairs within the home.
   • Manage household supplies and ensure items are stocked and replenished as necessary.

5. Miscellaneous Tasks:

   • Assist with pet care, including feeding, walking, and grooming as required.
   • Provide support during family events and gatherings, ensuring the home is prepared and guests are accommodated.
   • Perform any other duties as assigned by the employer to ensure the smooth running of the household.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a domestic helper, housekeeper, or in a similar role.
• Experience in supervising and guiding teenage children.
• Ability to provide specialized care and support for children with ADHD or other special needs.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts and disciplinary issues with teenage children effectively.
• Knowledge of household cleaning products and procedures.
• Proficient in cooking Western dishes such as pasta and pizza; baking skills are a plus.
• Excellent ironing skills, with the ability to maintain garments in top condition.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with flexibility in working hours based on family needs.
• Live-in arrangement as per the agreement.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may be required