Work as a Housekeeper in Bern
Join Domestyca and find families in Bern who value your work. Flexible hours, fair pay, and secure messaging.
- Free to join
- ID-verified profiles
- No agency fees
Why work through Domestyca
Keep 100% of your pay
Families pay you directly. Domestyca never takes a commission on your hourly rate or your hours.
Choose your own hours
Mornings only, school hours, weekends or full-time live-in work. You decide what you accept and when.
Talk to families directly
Interested families message you on the platform. No middle-man, no branch office, no rota imposed on you.
Free to join, always
Creating your profile, appearing in searches and receiving messages costs nothing.
Work where you live
Set your travel radius and only hear from families in the parts of Bern you can actually reach.
Verified profiles get hired
ID verification adds a badge to your profile, and verified housekeepers receive noticeably more messages.
What you can earn in Bern
Per hour: CHF 28–CHF 40
Live-in (per month): CHF 4,000–CHF 5,400
Guide figures — you always set your own rate.
How to start
- Create your free profile It takes a few minutes. Name, photo, the work you do and the areas you cover.
- Set your rate and availability You decide your hourly rate, your days and whether you accept live-in work.
- Verify your ID Optional, but verified profiles are contacted far more often by families.
- Reply to families Families in Bern message you directly. Agree the schedule and start working.
Housekeeping work in Bern
Bern is Switzerland's capital and an important housekeeping market in German-speaking Switzerland. Home to the federal administration, the University of Bern, and a growing local economy, the city hosts many families looking for regular household help. Families in Bern and the surrounding region — Köniz, Ittigen, Ostermundigen, Muri bei Bern, Worb, and Belp — are looking for regular help with cleaning, ironing, home organisation, child care, and elderly care.
Domestyca brings those families together in one place. Set up your free profile, choose the areas you can work in, set your hourly rate, and start receiving direct enquiries from interested families.
Why work through Domestyca
- Free to join. Creating and keeping your profile is completely free. You only pay if you choose optional add-ons — like premium placement — to boost your visibility.
- Secure messaging. Only families registered on the platform can contact you. Every message comes through a secure channel, with no need to share your personal phone number.
- You stay in control. Set your rate, pick the areas you cover, switch your profile on or off at any time. You negotiate the terms with each family directly.
- No commissions. Domestyca doesn't take any cut of your earnings. The rate you agree with the family is what you keep.
How to get started
- Create your profile with your skills, languages, experience, and hourly rate — it takes a few minutes.
- Get ID-verified (optional) to receive a trust badge that makes your profile stand out.
- Receive enquiries from families in Bern who match your area and availability.
- Agree the terms directly with the family and start work.
Areas we cover
Our marketplace covers Bern and the surrounding region, including the central districts — Innere Stadt, Länggasse, Mattenhof, Breitenrain, Bümpliz, Bethlehem — and the nearby municipalities: Köniz, Ittigen, Ostermundigen, Muri bei Bern, Worb, and Belp. Set on your profile how far you're willing to travel: many housekeepers combine work with more than one family across the region.
English and French are valuable languages in Bern, especially with families connected to the federal administration, international organisations, or the university. List every language you speak on your profile.
Areas we cover
- Kirchenfeld
- Länggasse
- Breitenrain
- Bümpliz
- Muri bei Bern
- Köniz
- Ostermundigen
- Wabern
- Liebefeld
- Zollikofen
- Ittigen
- Belp
FAQ
Is it free to create a profile on Domestyca?
Yes, completely. Creating and maintaining your housekeeper profile in Bern is free of charge. You only pay if you choose optional add-ons — like premium placement — to appear at the top of family searches.
Which areas of Bern can I work in?
Any area you specify on your profile. We cover Bern and the surrounding region — Köniz, Ittigen, Ostermundigen, Muri bei Bern, Worb, Belp, and surrounding areas. Set your main area and the maximum distance you're willing to travel.
How much can I earn as a housekeeper in Bern?
Your income depends on the hourly rate you set, how many hours you work each week, and how many families you work for. You negotiate your rate directly with each family — Domestyca takes no commission. Bern offers steady demand, especially among families connected to the federal administration and the university.
How do I get paid?
Payment is arranged directly with the family — TWINT, bank transfer, or cash, whichever you both prefer. Domestyca facilitates the introduction but does not handle payment. This gives you full control of your working relationship with the family.
Do I need to register with AHV / social security?
Domestyca is a marketplace that connects housekeepers with families — it's not an employer and doesn't impose a tax setup. Whether you register as self-employed with AHV, work under the family as a domestic employee, or use another arrangement is agreed directly between you and the family. If you're unsure, we recommend speaking to the relevant Ausgleichskasse or a fiduciary.
Do I need to speak German fluently to work in Bern?
Not necessarily. Bern has a growing international community, and many families — particularly those connected to the federal administration, international organisations, or the university — welcome housekeepers who speak English or French. List every language you speak on your profile.