Live-in Housekeeper
(Accommodation Included)
Day & Night Support — Stability and Family Environment
✨ 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:
- During the day (5 flexible hours): household tasks — cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping, garden help, occasional driving
- 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.
👤 The Ideal Profile
- Organisation: Ability to manage household tasks independently.
- Calm Presence: Someone who conveys security and tranquility.
- Reliability: Punctuality and commitment are essential — your nighttime presence is our safety net.
- Physical Ability: Comfort with bed repositioning (training provided).
- 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.
🛠️ 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.
📅 Schedule
- Day: 5 flexible hours (household tasks), 6 days/week
- Night: 8:30 PM → 9:30 AM (presence + support), 6 nights/week
- Day off: Tuesday (full day)
🎁 What We Offer
- Salary: €900/month gross + holiday and Christmas bonuses (€1,360 each)
- Accommodation: Private room adjacent to mine, in the house (permanent)
- Meals: Included (meals at family mealtimes)
- Utilities included: Public transport pass, TV, internet, mobile phone, electricity, water
- Contract: Live-in domestic service (Art. 7 DL 235/92)
- Environment: Calm home, clear communication, predictable routines
- Stability: Looking for a long-term working relationship
📋 Requirements
- Willingness to live in the house — essential
- Category B Driving Licence — required (foreign licenses accepted if convertible/recognised in Portugal)
- Basic Portuguese — required (adaptation time provided to reach fluency)
- Physical ability for repositioning and household tasks