domestic housekeeper

Description

Domestic housekeepers are responsible for all the household activities in a private house. They oversee and execute duties according to the needs of the employer such as cooking, cleaning and washing activities, taking care of children and gardening. They order supplies and are in charge of expenditures allocated. Domestic housekeepers may supervise and instruct household staff in large households.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

cleaning techniques dietary regimes lawn care

Practical Skills

clean rooms handle chemical cleaning agents identify customer's needs wash the laundry monitor kitchen supplies manage schedule of tasks supervise housekeeping operations work ergonomically perform cleaning duties control of expenses satisfy customers buy groceries make the beds order supplies iron textiles maintain cleaning equipment vacuum surfaces maintain personal hygiene standards clean surfaces remove dust maintain inventory of cleaning supplies store kitchen supplies perform outdoor cleaning activities supervise children assist clients with special needs use food preparation techniques support children's wellbeing collect mail clean household linens oversee maintenance work organise wine cellar give instructions to staff assist children with homework manage staff wash the dishes follow written instructions feed pets use cooking techniques teach housekeeping skills arrange special events clean glass surfaces serve food in table service disseminate messages to people promote human rights handle linen in stock serve beverages greet guests polish silverware maintain gardening equipment tend to elderly people manage cleaning activities communicate with youth provide dog walking services attend to children's basic physical needs control minor maintenance