POSITION SUMMARY:
Owing to the extremely busy lives that we lead and the long working hours that we spend outside our
house, it is virtually impossible to handle housework efficiently. A House Manager is specifically hired to
provide assistance in handling household chores such as washing, cleaning, cooking, caring for pets and
child care. The House Manager will take care of the Nyaseti Family by cooking for us, washing for us
ensuring our comfort among other important things that directly results in improved productivity at our
respective workplace. This in turn directly influences economic growth in a positive manner. Duties and Responsibilities
- Handle children and elderly as per specific instructions from the homeowners
- Sweep and mop floors around the house including the kitchen and the pantry
- Handle kitchen cleaning duties such as cleaning countertops and arranging cupboards and store
shelves
- Wash cars
- Ensure that all kitchen appliances such as dip fryer, electric kettle, bread toasters, gas cooker, rice
cooker, refrigerator and microwave oven are cleaned and maintained perfectly
- Wash and dry dishes and make sure that they are put away in designated cupboards
- Wash and hang clothes out to dry
- Iron clothes and put them in designated wardrobes
- Change linen and make beds twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays along with tidying up
bedrooms and living rooms
- Ensure that carpets are swept and shampooed as per the orders of homeowners
- Ensure that sofas are dusted on a daily basis and cushions neatly arranged on seats
Empty waste bins, wash out waste bins and ensure that all waste is properly put away
Ensure that cleaning supplies are stored properly
Sweep the compound on a daily basis and ensure that compound is kept neat
Tidy up curtains in an aesthetic manner, and wash them once every three months
Wash bathrooms, clean pipe-work, clean toothpaste holder, hand soap holder and shelves
Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper and clean towels in the bathrooms
Waste any expired food in the pantry or refrigerator and ensure that food and other supplies are
kept at an adequate level
Cook food according to designated recipes provided by the homeowner or on other instructions
Care for pets (dogs and cats), cooking and feeding them, shampooing the dogs once a week
Report faulty equipment to homeowners and any needed repairs or defects in the building structure
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Preferable that you hold a KCSE certificate.
At least four (4) years of demonstrated experience working in similar position
Ability to look after children and the elderly with kindness and compassion
Ability to care for pets (dogs and cats)
Good organizational skills and ability to work under instructions