How to hire a home housekeeper

How to hire a home housekeeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step home housekeeper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a home housekeeper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new home housekeeper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your home housekeeper job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a home housekeeper for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A home housekeeper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, home housekeepers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of home housekeepers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Home Housekeeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Home Housekeeper		$9-23
   Maid	Maids are individuals who perform domestic chores like ironing, grocery shopping, cleaning, and laundry. Primarily, maids oversee the maintenance of wardrobes, serve meals, and lay out clothes... Show more	$9-16
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Nursing Home
   • Laundry Services
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Bed Linens
   • Polish Floors
   • Clean Windows
   • Infection Control
   • Clean Linen
   • Medical Appointments
   • Meal Preparation
   • Patient Rooms
   • Groceries

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage several maids and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Inspect cleanliness of facility sanitation and infection control, take corrective action where necessary.
   • General maintenance and OSHA requirements perform to maintain sanitary conditions in an outpatient facility.
   • Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.

   More home housekeeper duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your home housekeeper job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A home housekeeper salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a home housekeeper in South Carolina may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level home housekeeper usually earns less than a senior-level home housekeeper. Additionally, a home housekeeper with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average home housekeeper salary

   $15.04hourly

   $31,293 yearly

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   Entry-level home housekeeper salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average home housekeeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$50,638	$24
   2	Alaska	$45,081	$22
   3	Washington	$40,793	$20
   4	Minnesota	$38,914	$19
   5	Oregon	$35,981	$17
   6	Wisconsin	$35,355	$17
   7	North Dakota	$35,094	$17
   8	California	$34,390	$17
   9	Illinois	$33,685	$16
   10	Pennsylvania	$33,656	$16
   11	Kansas	$26,308	$13
   12	Tennessee	$24,500	$12
   13	New Mexico	$24,353	$12
   14	South Carolina	$22,187	$11

   Average home housekeeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York State Restaurant Association	$38,396	$18.46
   2	CARE	$37,052	$17.81	4
   3	Liberty HomeCare and Hospice	$35,818	$17.22	27
   4	W Holding Company	$33,664	$16.18
   5	Knight Transportation	$32,559	$15.65	1
   6	Faith Regional Health Services	$32,132	$15.45	1
   7	St. Luke's Health System	$32,100	$15.43	18
   8	Supportive Concepts for Families	$30,963	$14.89
   9	The Center for Health Care Services	$30,792	$14.80
   10	Lessen	$29,864	$14.36
   11	Select Energy Services	$29,735	$14.30
   12	RH	$29,603	$14.23	1
   13	Nana Management Services, LLC	$29,547	$14.21	25
   14	NANA	$29,246	$14.06	27
   15	Vacasa	$29,210	$14.04	58
   16	Apis	$29,084	$13.98	1
   17	Edgewood Vista	$27,524	$13.23
   18	Roehl Transport	$26,891	$12.93	3
   19	Griswold Home Care	$24,328	$11.70	38

4. Writing a home housekeeper job description

   A home housekeeper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a home housekeeper job description:

   Home housekeeper job description example

   About NMS
   
   Built on a culture of safety and integrity, NMS delivers award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security and hotel management in Alaska and the continental U.S. We are proud to serve not only our original oilfield clients, but also clients from federal, state and local governments, corporate facilities, healthcare institutions, schools and universities, manufacturing centers, and the transportation and telecommunications industry. Our clients have peace of mind knowing we are committed to delivering best-in-class service, and we bring creativity, technology and experience to every project. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety and expertise beyond our clients' expectations. At NMS, we expect our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.
   
   Summary
   
   This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   
   * Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
   * Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
   * Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
   * Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
   * Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
   * May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
   * May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions
   * Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
   * May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
   * May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
   * Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
   * Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
   * Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
   * Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
   * High school diploma or GED equivalent.
   * At least six (6) months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
   * The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
   * This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate must be able to provide immunization records for all of this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job
   * Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
   
   Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
   
   Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)
   
   Noise level: Moderate
   
   Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
   
   Customer Interaction: High
   
   Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting
   
   Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
   
   As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
   
   Travel: None
   
   Competencies
   
   NMS Core Values
   
   Safety guides our behavior.
   
   Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
   
   Commitments made will be fulfilled.
   
   All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
   
   The environment will be protected and sustained.

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5. Post your job

   To find home housekeepers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any home housekeepers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level home housekeepers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your home housekeeper job on Zippia to find and recruit home housekeeper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting home housekeepers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new home housekeeper

   Once you've decided on a perfect home housekeeper candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new home housekeeper. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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