Job summary

Our client is seeking a reliable, experienced, and child-friendly Househelp/House Manager for a private residence in Nairobi. This is a live-in position ideal for a mature individual who is passionate about childcare and maintaining a well-organized home.

Min Qualification:

Certificate

Experience Level:

Mid level

Experience Length:

3 years

Working Hours:

Full Time

Job descriptions & requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Childcare (Primary Role)

• Provide attentive, safe, and nurturing care to young children
• Feeding, bathing, dressing, and maintaining children’s hygiene
• Engaging children in age-appropriate play and learning activities
• Assisting with school routines and homework
• Ensuring children’s safety at all times

2. Housekeeping

• Daily cleaning of all living areas (sweeping, mopping, dusting)
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home
• Changing bed linens and ensuring high hygiene standards

3. Laundry & Clothing Care

• Washing, ironing, folding, and proper storage of clothes
• Handling delicate garments with care

4. Kitchen & Meal Preparation

• Preparing meals as instructed
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene

5. Household Management & Errands

• Monitoring household supplies and reporting needs
• Running errands and supporting smooth household operations

Minimum Requirements

• KCSE certificate (mandatory)
• Any additional training (e.g., housekeeping, childcare, hospitality) is an added advantage
• Previous experience as a househelp, nanny, or house manager
• Proven experience caring for infants or young children
• Ability to cook basic meals and follow instructions
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Personal Attributes

• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Patient, calm, and genuinely good with children
• Clean, organized, and hygienic
• Respectful and professional
• High level of discretion

Important safe

• Provide attentive, safe, and nurturing care to young children
• Feeding, bathing, dressing, and maintaining children’s hygiene
• Engaging children in age-appropriate play and learning activities
• Assisting with school routines and homework
• Ensuring children’s safety at all times
• Daily cleaning of all living areas (sweeping, mopping, dusting)
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home
• Changing bed linens and ensuring high hygiene standards
• Washing, ironing, folding, and proper storage of clothes
• Handling delicate garments with care
• Preparing meals as instructed
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Monitoring household supplies and reporting needs
• Running errands and supporting smooth household operations

• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Patient, calm, and genuinely good with children
• Clean, organized, and hygienic
• Respectful and professional
• High level of discretion

• KCSE certificate (mandatory)
• Any additional training (e.g., housekeeping, childcare, hospitality) is an added advantage
• Previous experience as a househelp, nanny, or house manager
• Proven experience caring for infants or young children
• Ability to cook basic meals and follow instructions