Dec 6, 2012

Live Easily With Live-In Housekeepers

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By Alice Sy


If given the opportunity, everybody would prefer to have live-in housekeepers in their home. Indeed, the pros of hiring a live-in housekeeper are more compared to the advantages of not hiring one.

Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the services of live-in housekeepers. In the United States, it is very expensive to maintain a live-in housekeeper. Nonetheless, for those who are able to manage the financial aspect of hiring one, there is nothing better than to have a hired help at home.

If you want to hire a full time, live-in housekeeper, it may be wise to interview applicants before selecting one. You can also conduct a background check of them to be sure that you are employing someone dependable and trustworthy. Remember that your live-in housekeeper will be staying in your house most of the time.

As a guide, you should ask the potential candidates basic background information. Ask them how long have they been in the housekeeping business; the employers they have worked with, and the reasons why they have left their employers (assuming, of course, that they are previously employed). You should also let them know the amount you intend to pay them with, and your expectations of them. It is always better to lay things out in black and white to prevent problems in the future.

You should also know how your applicants feel when it comes to doing household chores. Ask them how comfortable are they cleaning, cooking, taking care of the children, and keeping the house in order. If they are honest in their answers, they should be able to look at you straight in the eye.

Another must-do is to have them fill out an application form where they can state their full name, address, contact number, social security number, and any other important details. Then you should also verify if they have a valid work visa.

Performing a background check on your choice of live-in housekeepers can prove to be very difficult. There are certain agencies, though, that can help you with this, but you will need to shell out some money to pay for their services. Nonetheless, this will leave you stress-free in the end.

These guide questions may be simple, but they can help you a great deal in looking for the right live-in housekeepers to manage your home while you are at work.




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