A family returning to Hong Kong after 12 years abroad is seeking a caring, reliable, and experienced domestic helper to join their household. The family consists of parents with older children aged 14, 20, and 22 who will all be studying in the UK, so the household will primarily be the parents and their two beloved dogs. This is a live-in position with your own room and bathroom, offering $5,000 per month plus an annual bonus, with Sundays off. The ideal candidate loves dogs, enjoys cooking, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized home. This is a busy household when everyone is home, and there will often be visitors, so flexibility and a warm, welcoming attitude are essential. References are required, and this position is only open to candidates with a finished contract or employer relocation.
Company Overview
This family has lived in Hong Kong previously for 12 years and is now relocating back. They value a helper who will become a trusted member of their household, caring for their home, their dogs, and supporting the family’s busy lifestyle. The family enjoys having visitors and maintains an active, welcoming home. They are looking for someone who will take initiative, work independently, and contribute to a positive, warm household atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities
- Care for two dogs, including feeding, walking, grooming, and providing companionship and attention.
- Prepare meals for the family, with a focus on home cooking—the ideal candidate loves to cook and takes pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals.
- Perform general housework including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping to maintain a tidy, comfortable home.
- Do marketing and grocery shopping, selecting fresh ingredients and household supplies.
- Handle laundry and ironing for the family, ensuring clothes are properly cared for.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the home, including common areas and bedrooms.
- Assist with hosting when the family has visitors, helping to prepare and clean up.
- Be flexible and adaptable to the family’s needs, especially when older children are home from the UK.
- Respect the family’s privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Perform other household duties as assigned to support the smooth running of the home.
Qualifications
- Previous domestic helper experience with strong references required.
- Genuine love for dogs and experience caring for pets.
- Enjoyment of cooking and ability to prepare a variety of meals.
- Experience with housework, marketing, laundry, and general household management.
- Must have a finished contract or be relocating due to employer relocation—this position is not open to candidates without completed contracts.
- Fluent communication skills in English or Chinese (Cantonese) preferred.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Warm, welcoming attitude, especially when the family has visitors.
- Physically capable of performing household tasks throughout the day.
- Flexibility to adapt to a busy household when all family members are home.
Benefits and Perks
- $5,000 per month salary with an annual bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Your own room and bathroom in a live-in position, providing privacy and comfort.
- Sundays off, giving you a regular day to rest and attend to personal matters.
- Opportunity to become a valued member of a family returning to Hong Kong after many years abroad.
- Work in a warm, welcoming household that appreciates and respects their helper.
- The satisfaction of caring for two beloved dogs and contributing to a happy home.
How to Apply
If you love dogs, enjoy cooking, and have strong references from a finished contract or employer relocation, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your full resume, including references and expected availability. This is a live-in position with your own room and bathroom, offering $5,000 per month plus annual bonus and Sundays off. Join a returning Hong Kong family and become a trusted member of their household. Apply today.
