How to become a live in housekeeper?

There are few qualifications needed to become a live in housekeeper, although if your responsibilities include elderly or child care, you may need to have previous experience in those fields. A high school diploma or GED certificate is often helpful, but this is not always a strict requirement. Some housekeepers only vacuum, sweep, mop, and scrub the household, while others may have more complex responsibilities, such as cooking, dressing clients, running errands, and nannying children. Important qualities for the profession include excellent verbal communication skills and attention to detail.