Cleaning
- Make beds.
- Collect and take out trash and recycling, manage containers for them, and handle trash and recycling services.
- Collect, wash, dry, put away, and care for dishes.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces.
- Dust.
- Wash mirrors and windows.
- Clean appliances.
- Clean furniture.
- Clean walls.
- Clean toilets, showers, and baths.
- Ensure toothbrushes/heads are changed regularly.
- Manage clutter, tidy up, and organize things.
- Make cleaning solutions.
- Polish silver.
- Clean, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.
Home Maintenance/Repair
- Fix and install light bulbs and fixtures.
- Paint walls and hang wallpaper.
- Fix and install plumbing-related things.
- Change air filters.
- Test household safety features.
- Rotate mattresses.
- Fix and install appliances.
- Fix, assemble, and make furniture.
- Do construction, plumbing, and electrical jobs.
- Handle working with tradesmen.
Plants/Outdoor
- Plant, grow, and maintain a lawn.
- Plant and grow any other desired plants.
- Clear trash and blockages from exterior areas.
- Weed an area.
- Prune plants.
- Maintain a pool.
- Arrange and maintain bouquets and floral arrangements.
Laundry/Sewing/Needlework
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, and put away laundry.
- Iron.
- Remove stains.
- Clean and maintain leather items; bootblack.
- Mend clothes.
- Tailor clothes.
- Design and sew, knit, and crochet projects.
- Do embroidery and applique.
Culinary
- Cook everyday and fancier foods for whatever number of people is required.
- Bake.
- Create nice food and drink presentation.
- Serve food and drink gracefully.
- Make coffee, tea, and cocoa.
- Set the table for various situations; fold napkins.
- Sharpen knives.
- Match alcohol and make alcoholic drinks.
- Check expiration dates and clear out old food.
- Put together menus, meal plans, keep food inventory, and make shopping lists.
- Warm or cool plates, cups, and bowls.
- Handle special diets.
- Handle food preservation.
Recreation
- Pack, especially for air travel.
- Plan for and use public transportation.
- Handle arrangements for lodging, meals, and transportation.
- Find desired shops and services.
- Navigate with a map or GPS.
- Handle passport, currency, language, cultural, and legal issues.
- Handle entertainment, visiting tourist destinations, and going to events.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving skills; drive/chauffeur.
- Maintain a car: change oil, get fuel, check fluids, change wiper blades, check tire pressure, and change tires.
- Host events and guests, including overnight.
- Be a dungeon monitor.
- Maintain collections.
- Provide cigar service, needed tasks related to marijuana/nicotine/tobacco use (lighting, emptying ashtrays, rolling joints, etc.)
- Film and photograph requested occasions.
- Recommend/curate media.
- Play a desired multiplayer game or sport.
- Provide entertainment (performing arts, etc.)
Secretarial
- Handle and answer electronic written communications, calls, mail, papers, and visitors; take messages.
- Proofread, edit, format, and provide feedback on various projects.
- Keep a calendar and manage scheduling.
- Keep records.
- Type up or scan physical notes and records.
- Assist with gifting.
- Shop online and in-store.
- Manage groceries and basic items.
- Manage couponing, sale-finding, item comparing, and negotiating.
- Do product and store research.
- Handle paperwork and related items.
- Give reminders.
- Give tech support.
- Design websites.
- Research assigned topics and share a report.
- Set up electronics.
- Budget, track spending, and handle taxes.
Health/Beauty
- Give massages.
- Make beauty products.
- Lay out desired outfits in advance; have a basic knowledge of fashion/give advice.
- Give manicures and pedicures.
- Help with bathing; run a bath.
- Wash, dry, brush, style, and cut hair; barber.
- Help with shaving, waxing, and plucking.
- Do makeup.
- Apply daily SPF and/or moisturizer.
- Maintain certification/skills in first aid and CPR.
- Handle medications.
- Take vitals.
- Do caretaking for illness, disability, and injury.
Animals
- Feed animals and make sure they have water.
- Train animals.
- Clean animal habitats and bathrooms.
- Provide animal health care.
- Groom animals.
- Exercise, walk, and play with animals.
Other
- Assist with moving (business, home, etc.)
- Create requested art or decor.
- Keep anything desired well stocked throughout the household.
- Assist with “prepping” (food/water/survival gear storage, etc.)
- Child care (a list unto itself).
- Provide security services.
- Homeschooling or tutoring.
- Oversee other s-types.
- AM and PM routines such as closing/opening or locking/unlocking windows and doors, closing/opening blinds, turndown service, and shutting/turning on lights.
I have really enjoyed your list. I am looking for a domestic servant. They are very hard to fine.
Thank you so much.
GrandMistress Kay
or simply Ma’am
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