A private housekeeper provides cleaning and other household services for clients in residential homes. As a private housekeeper, you may work full time in one house or have multiple clients whom you work for on a part-time basis. Your duties in this job depend on the needs of each client. You clean rooms, organize belongings, and perform maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs. Some housekeepers also prepare meals, answer the home phone, and contact third-party service providers to perform repairs or maintenance when needed.