Housekeeper/ˈhaʊskiːpər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Not a Guest A housekeeper is part of the staff, not a member of the family or a visitor. The housekeeper has her own room in the quarters downstairs. Pro Tip 2/3Job Variation Their tasks vary; some may cook, others might not, depending on the agreement. Our housekeeper is in charge of grocery shopping and laundry. Pro Tip 3/3Professional Boundaries It's a paid position with set responsibilities and hours, filtering out personal favors. The housekeeper scheduled her cleaning duties from 9 to 5.