Work as a Housekeeper in Lausanne
Join Domestyca and find families in Lausanne who value your work. Flexible hours, fair pay, and secure messaging.
Housekeeping work in Lausanne
Lausanne is one of the most active housekeeping markets in French-speaking Switzerland. Capital of the Canton of Vaud, home to UNIL and EPFL, and host to the International Olympic Committee and many international sports federations, Lausanne combines resident families, academic professionals, executives, and a substantial expat community. Families in Lausanne and the surrounding municipalities — Renens, Pully, Prilly, Crissier, Morges, Ecublens — 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 Lausanne who match your area and availability.
- Agree the terms directly with the family and start work.
Areas we cover
Our marketplace covers Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region — central Lausanne, Ouchy, Sous-Gare, Chailly, Bellevaux, Prélaz — and the surrounding municipalities: Renens, Pully, Prilly, Crissier, Ecublens, Chavannes-près-Renens, Morges, Vevey, and beyond. Set on your profile how far you're willing to travel: many housekeepers combine work in Lausanne with families along the lakeshore.
Lausanne has a sizeable international community connected to EPFL, UNIL, the IOC, and many international sports federations. Speaking English is a real advantage for your profile. If you also speak German, Italian, Spanish, or other languages, list every one of them.
FAQ
Is it free to create a profile on Domestyca?
Yes, completely. Creating and maintaining your housekeeper profile in Lausanne 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 Lausanne can I work in?
Any area you specify on your profile. We cover Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region — Renens, Pully, Prilly, Crissier, Ecublens, Morges, Vevey, 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 Lausanne?
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. Lausanne has steady demand, especially in central neighbourhoods and among international families connected to EPFL and the sports federations.
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 AVS / 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 AVS, 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 Caisse de compensation or a fiduciary.
Do I need to speak French fluently to work in Lausanne?
Not necessarily. Lausanne has a substantial international community connected to EPFL, UNIL, and the IOC. Many families communicate in English. Speaking English is a real advantage. List every language you speak on your profile.