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[quote=Anonymous]I had a housekeeper for a while when my kids were small.  She came 20 hours/wk.  she was separate from my nanny, but at the time I hired her, kids were 6mos, 2, and 3.5.  I think if we hadn't moved, she would have taken on more childcare as the kids got more independent.  I agree with po that you want to advertise more for a housekeeper doing some childcare duties.  I personally had trouble hiring people with a hisory of nannying or doing elder care, even if their previous positions required housework.  We just weren't on the same page.
I could give you a list of what she did, but I don't know how helpful that will be.  The best way to start is to sit down and think about what you want her to do, then write out about how long it should take.  (Laundry, cooking, running errands, etc).  Keep in mind that the more thinking you are asking someone to do, the more it's going to cost (ie.  "make sure kids are involved in age appropriate activities" vs "sign James up for soccer at xyz, go to the store and pick up cleats in size n.").  
I found this book very helpful: "a housekeeper is cheaper than divorce."  
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