A female attendant can be hired to help the woman of the residence, to assist with dressing, make-up and hair, clothing care, footwear, and closet organization, cataloging designer and couture clothes and accessories, washing, drying, steaming, mending, and ironing all clothing and linens belonging to the family and their guests.

The duties of a lady maid & Laundress are wide-ranging. Many lady’s maids can assist with personal shopping and social events, too; others have skills in elderly care or nurse training.

Lady’s maids can live in or out of the main house.