Often the position of housekeeper overlaps with that of nanny, unless there are no children in the house or there is another person who has the responsibility of childcare.
Most housekeepers work in private houses.
A housekeeper is often needed when both the husband and wife have full time jobs, if a widower is not able to keep house himself, when the owner of the house is ill or elderly, or if a family is very large or has special circumstances which demand another pair of hands to ensure the house runs smoothly.
A housekeeper can also work in hotels or offices, bearing responsibility for keeping the premises clean.
- You can download this Cover Letter Template of an Housekeeper in Word and customize it to fit your needs and professional status.
Housekeeper Cover Letter Example
Matilda Jones
Your address| City, State, Zip| cell phone| email address
Today’s date
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Brown
Street Address, City, State, Zip
Re: Housekeeper Position
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brown,
Regarding your advertisement in the neighborhood circular, I offer my services as a housekeeper.
I understand from the ad that you’re looking for live-in help and the position includes shopping, food preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
Although my professional work experience as noted on my resume has mostly been in office environments, I have been keeping house for myself and my family for many years prior to and during that time.
I am perfectly at home in the areas of
- Polishing a house until it shines, vacuuming, washing floors, organizing rooms, washing windows, washing dishes, etc.
- Food preparation – preparing healthy meals, cooking, salads
- Laundry – sorting, pre-treating stains, ironing
I also have experience in tending gardens, walking pets, and taking care of typical household errands.
It would be my pleasure to meet you both to discuss my qualifications further and make your acquaintance. Please be in touch via my contact information and we can set up a convenient time.
Sincerely yours,
Matilda Jones
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