Housekeeper

usgb/ˈhaʊskiːpər/
noun

A person who manages a home as a job including cleaning and shopping.

She was hired as a housekeeper to take care of the daily chores and maintenance of the house.
Visual representation of "housekeeper" - A person who manages a home as a job including cleaning and shopping.

Often appears as...

  • hire a housekeeper
  • housekeeper's duties
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Not a Guest

A housekeeper is part of the staff, not a member of the family or a visitor.

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The housekeeper has her own room in the quarters downstairs.
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Job Variation

Their tasks vary; some may cook, others might not, depending on the agreement.

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Our housekeeper is in charge of grocery shopping and laundry.
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Professional Boundaries

It's a paid position with set responsibilities and hours, filtering out personal favors.

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The housekeeper scheduled her cleaning duties from 9 to 5.
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