Domestic Couples Agency: Families in Search of Needed Household Help & Applicants in Search of Available Jobs
Although Merriam Webster may not know how to define a domestic couple, at Household Staffing International we certainly do. We have been assisting domestic couples as an agency since 1974. As an agency, we help applicants find jobs and families to find the hired help they need.
What Does A Domestic Couple Consist Of?
Domestic couples provide a wide variety of services for their employers depending on what’s needed or required. Most domestic couples consist of a husband and wife, although we have seen many variations of couples that include siblings, cousins, same sex partners etc…
Just as we have seen different types of couples, we have also seen many variations on domestic couple positions; though the inside couple model, the outside couple model and the all-around couple model seem to be the most popular.
The Inside Domestic Couple Model
In the inside couple model, the domestic couple’s role involves keeping the interior of the home immaculate and well organized.
The housekeeper is responsible for deep cleaning of the entire home, laundering, ironing, preparing either good family cooking or gourmet cuisine, shopping and errands.
The houseman is usually responsible for doing the heavier cleaning, having the ability to serve formally or informally at the table as well as setting the table properly, driving and chauffeuring for his employer, using the car to pick up the children or do errands, and servicing the family car.
The Outside Domestic Couple Model
In the outside couple model, the domestic couple job involves different tasks. For instance, the role of the houseman is different. In this model, he is primarily concerned with the upkeep and maintenance of the outside property. His duties may include:
- Repairs
- Gardening
- Light landscaping
- Painting
- Carpentry
- Replacing and installing windows
- Similar tasks related to handyman/groundsman duties
In this domestic couple model, the housekeeper is needed to perform a similar role to that of the inside couple model, but she may be required to perform additional house management duties. These additional responsibilities may include calling in outside help and vendors as well as shopping, errands, and making sure things are operating smoothly within the home.
The All-Around Domestic Couple Model
The domestic couple in the all-around couple model is needed to perform similar duties to those in both the inside and outside models.
In this model, the houseman is required to work both inside the home with his partner and outside doing more limited – but still significant – outside chores. These chores might range from outside cleanup, maintenance of the tennis court or pool, or perhaps mowing the lawn, etc. He might also be required to assume the role of serving at the table or assisting with the heavier cleaning.
The housekeeper’s duties in the all-around domestic couple job are pretty much unchanged from her prime responsibilities: being meticulous, housekeeping, laundering, ironing and either good or gourmet cooking.
Some domestic couples also manage private motor yacht and private aircraft if the family requires this task.
For families in need of a domestic couple, consider working with a domestic couple agency like Household Staffing International. To see what we can offer your household, fill out our online application.
For qualified candidates searching for a domestic couple job, visit our application page to see how you can join our network.