β¨ About the Opportunity
Looking for stable work with accommodation and meals included,
in a calm and family-friendly environment?
I'm looking for a live-in housekeeper to help manage the household
during the day and ensure my safety during the night.
I live with my parents and have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
(full physical dependency). During the day I have personal assistants
who handle my direct care.
What we need is someone to help with household tasks and
be present during the nights
— an organised, calm, and reliable person.
A typical day:
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During the day (5 flexible hours):
household tasks — cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping,
garden help, occasional driving
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During the night (8:30 PM–9:30 AM):
presence in the room adjacent to mine, with occasional interventions
(bedtime assistance, repositioning, morning assistance)
Most of the night is for
resting in the adjacent room
— actual night work is minimal (~1–2 hours). In exchange
for your presence and support, we offer accommodation, meals, paid
utilities, and a calm, predictable, and stable environment.
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π€ The Ideal Profile
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Organisation:
Ability to manage household tasks independently.
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Calm Presence:
Someone who conveys security and tranquility.
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Reliability:
Punctuality and commitment are essential — your nighttime
presence is our safety net.
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Physical Ability:
Comfort with bed repositioning (training provided).
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Discretion:
Respect for privacy and family life.
Experience in domestic service or healthcare is valued but
not required.
Character and willingness to learn matter most.
π οΈ Duties
Household Tasks (Daytime — 5 flexible hours/day)
| Task |
Frequency |
| Cleaning and tidying |
Daily |
| Cooking (meal preparation) |
Daily |
| Laundry and garden maintenance |
As needed |
| Shopping and errands |
As needed |
| Occasional driving |
When needed |
Night Support (8:30 PM–9:30 AM)
| Task |
Frequency |
Duration |
| Bedtime assistance |
Daily (~9 PM) |
~30–45 min |
| Night repositioning |
1–2x/night |
~10–15 min each |
| Morning assistance |
Daily (~9 AM) |
~20–30 min |
| Availability/emergencies |
All night |
Sleep in adjacent room |
Actual night work:
~1–2 hours per night. The rest is rest in the adjacent room.
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Schedule
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Day:
5 flexible hours (household tasks), 6 days/week
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Night:
8:30 PM → 9:30 AM (presence + support), 6 nights/week
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Day off:
Tuesday (full day)
π What We Offer
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Salary:
β¬900/month gross + holiday and Christmas bonuses (β¬1,360 each)
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Accommodation:
Private room adjacent to mine, in the house (permanent)
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Meals:
Included (meals at family mealtimes)
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Utilities included:
Public transport pass, TV, internet, mobile phone, electricity, water
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Contract:
Live-in domestic service (Art. 7 DL 235/92)
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Environment:
Calm home, clear communication, predictable routines
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Stability:
Looking for a long-term working relationship
Total package value:
Accommodation, meals, and utilities represent significant additional value.
The total package is equivalent to ~β¬1,550–β¬1,850 gross
in a regular job without these benefits.
π Requirements
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Willingness to live in the house
— essential
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Category B Driving Licence
— required (foreign licenses accepted if convertible/recognised
in Portugal)
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Basic Portuguese
— required (adaptation time provided to reach fluency)
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Physical ability
for repositioning and household tasks