Indian House Maid

Filled
June 20, 2025

Job Description

About the Role:
We are a [small/large] Indian family seeking a trustworthy, experienced, and culturally aware housemaid to assist with day-to-day household tasks. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Indian family customs, vegetarian or non-vegetarian cooking styles, and basic cleaning and child or elder care responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • General house cleaning: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and bathroom sanitation
  • Laundry and ironing of clothes
  • Basic Indian cooking: preparing vegetarian and/or non-vegetarian meals, chapati/paratha making, cutting vegetables, etc.
  • Dishwashing and kitchen maintenance
  • Grocery and household shopping assistance (if required)
  • Childcare: feeding, bathing, school preparation, and supervision (if applicable)
  • Elder care: providing support to senior family members with basic routines (if applicable)
  • Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of assigned areas

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in an Indian household or as a housemaid/domestic helper
  • Familiarity with Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, or Gujarati
  • Basic knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and personal care routines
  • Honest, punctual, organized, and respectful of family privacy and customs
  • Ability to follow instructions and routines with minimal supervision

Additional Details:

  • Accommodation: Provided (for live-in roles)
  • Food: Included (if applicable)
  • Weekly day off: [Insert preferred day]
  • Bonus/holiday pay: Based on performance and tenure
  • Visa sponsorship and travel expenses: Covered by employer (for international roles)