Profile Code: PD/33/MV13102025 |
Info | Detail |
Salary: | R6000 |
Languages: | English and Xhosa |
Reside: | Houtbay |
Availability: | Immediately |
Live-in or out? | Live-out |
Driver’s License: | No |
Dependents ages: | 5 years and 8 months |
Who will take care of them if you are employed: | They both go to school |
Health: Clinic visits – how often: | No |
Can you get your medicine on weekends | N/A |
Highest Grade | |
Other Qualifications |
Years in total | |
Housekeeping | +3 years |
Childcare/ Nanny | 1 year |
Cook | 1 year |
Job name 1: | Staunch Family |
About | Housekeeper and babysitter |
Duration: | 2017-2018 |
Duties: | General household cleaning and tidying
• Laundry: washing, ironing, folding, and packing away • Deep cleaning: including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and appliances • Grocery shopping and unpacking • Cooking and light meal preparation • Managing household supplies • Weekend babysitting during the day and occasional evenings • Keeping the home secure, safe, and hygienic |
Job name 2: | Hotel |
About | Laundry attendant |
Duration: | 2018 till 2020 |
Duties: | – Washed, dried, and ironed hotel linens, towels, and staff uniforms
– Operated industrial washing and drying machines – Handled delicate fabrics with care and followed specific wash instructions – Sorted laundry by type and level of soil – Folded and stacked linen for delivery to rooms and departments – Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of the laundry area – Reported damaged items to the supervisor for replacement or repair – Ensured timely delivery of fresh linen to housekeeping |
Job name 3: | Holmes student accommodation |
About | Cleaner |
Duration: | |
Duties: | – Deep cleaning between student move-outs and new arrivals
– Sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens, and shared living spaces – Monitoring and restocking cleaning supplies – Reporting maintenance issues or damage – Ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards |
Job name 3: | Watts Family |
About | Housekeeper |
Duration: | 1 year |
Duties: | – Deep cleaning between student move-outs and new arrivals
– Sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens, and shared living spaces – Monitoring and restocking cleaning supplies – Reporting maintenance issues or damage – Ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards |
Reference Received
Family | Stauch Family |
From when to when did she work for you: | She worked for me from 2017 to 2018. |
Why is she no longer employed? | I needed someone full-time and older, someone who already had kids. She was young at the time. |
What were her Duties? | She did housework and babysitting. |
How was her personality at work? | She is reliable. She communicates very well, and her English is very good. |
Was she a thorough cleaner? | On a scale of 1–5 (5 being very thorough), I’d say about 4. |
How old were the children and what activities did she do with them | They were roughly 6 to 11 years old, possibly even younger for some. |
Was she mostly on time for work? | Yes, whenever she was needed, she was usually on time. |
How many days in a week did she work? | Part time (2-3 days a week) |
Communication skills | he communicates very well, and her English is very good. |
Would you recommend her services | Yes, I would. Please note that this is based on my experience from about 7 years ago. |
Family | Watts Family |
From when to when did she work for you: | She worked for us from January 2024 through December 2024. |
Why is she no longer employed? | She became pregnant during 2024 and decided to focus on her pregnancy and having her baby. I couldn’t wait for her, so she left, and I had to find someone else. |
What were her Duties? | PD was responsible for full house cleaning sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, polishing furniture, all laundry (including washing, ironing, folding, and organizing), changing beds, and deep cleaning when needed. She also went shopping, cooked meals when required, fed our dog, walked him if necessary, maintained household supplies, liaised with deliveries, and ensured the house was secure. She took initiative and managed tasks efficiently throughout the day. |
How was her personality at work? | Amazing. She is friendly, soft, and gentle, but also has grit. She’s not over-familiar, knows why she’s there, and always gets down to work. She’s not confrontational and is willing to step out of her comfort zone, including babysitting when needed. Very professional but also lovely and approachable |
Were you happy with her cleaning and cooking? | Yes, completely. Her cleaning was thorough, she took initiative, and managed tasks in an organized way. Her cooking was also good — she followed instructions, heated and prepared meals as needed, and managed meal prep well. |
What does she excel in | Housework |
Did she work with Children, how old were the children | Yes My sons were 9 and 11. |
Was she a thorough cleaner? | Absolutely. She listened carefully to instructions, improved the next time, and often offered her own ways of doing things effectively. She was thorough in cleaning and proactive in taking care of tasks that needed attention. |
How many days in a week did she work? | 5 days a week |
Did she give notice when she resigned/ if applicable? | N/A |
Would you recommend her services | Oh, completely. Absolutely, yes. She’s excellent and highly recommended. |