Thursday, December 13, 2012

Things to Ensure before Getting the Live in Maid Service

By Alice Sy


Hiring a Live in maid is different from getting a scheduled housekeeping. There are many risks involved for after all this is one person going to live in the house entirely with you and your family. With a live in house keeper, you're personal belongings are open for access, you're privacy can also be compromised, in short this is a person who has the potential to be part of the family so here are guidelines to follow.

Know who you are hiring. It's best to invest some time investigating the personal background of your desired maid. Study her previous job experience and talk to someone who knows her so you can identify her character early on. If she's been referred, inquire to the person who made the referral. If an agency recommended her, ask for personal interviews with previous employers or clean records.

Have a trial conversation with your possible live in maid service. You must ensure you can understand each other so working in the future can be harmonious. Discuss her salary and benefits and make sure you have a formal agreement. Brief her with her work duties and her limitations. After this conversation, you can already have an idea of her personality.

Employers have different likes and dislikes. Surely you may want your meal cooked in a special way, your laundry without fabric softeners or your floor hand cleaned. Whatever your concerns are be sure to get it across the table before your maid begins her work. This avoids miscommunication in the future.

A live in maid service is the perfect choice for busy lifestyles. But make sure you can afford to hire one. Getting a new maid to live with you involves great responsibility over the person. Prepare her living space and once you're sure you've chosen the right one, make your relationship dynamic and peaceful.




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