Domestic Housekeeper Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Domestic Housekeeper Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Cleaning Techniques
Various techniques and tools used to clean different types of surfaces to achieve a certain degree of cleanliness such as sweeping, vacuuming, degreasing and wet cleaning.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Domestic Housekeeper
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCleaning Techniques knowledge
Various techniques and tools used to clean different types of surfaces to achieve a certain degree of cleanliness such as sweeping, vacuuming, degreasing and wet cleaning.
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EssentialClean Rooms skill
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
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EssentialClean Surfaces skill
Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.
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EssentialControl Of Expenses skill
Monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.
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EssentialHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialIron Textiles skill
Press and iron in order to shape or flatten textiles giving them their final finishing appearance. Iron by hand or with steam pressers.
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EssentialMaintain Cleaning Equipment skill
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards skill
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EssentialOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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EssentialPrioritise Tasks skill
Organise tasks according to their priority.
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EssentialSatisfy Customers skill
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EssentialStore Kitchen Supplies skill
Keep delivered kitchen supplies for future use safely and hygienically according to guidelines.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialBuy Groceries skill
Purchase ingredients, products and tools that are necessary for daily housekeeping activities.
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EssentialMaintain Inventory Of Cleaning Supplies skill
Follow the stock of cleaning materials, order new material when the stock is empty and closely follow their usage to maintain a constant supply.
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EssentialMake The Beds skill
Clean sheets, turn mattresses, plump pillows and change cushions.
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EssentialMonitor Kitchen Supplies skill
Oversee stock levels for supplies used in the kitchen. Report to the appropriate person.
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EssentialPerform Dusting Activities skill
Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.
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EssentialSupervise Housekeeping Operations skill
Oversee the day-to-day service and cleaning of rooms and public areas to ensure continuous operations.
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EssentialVacuum Surfaces skill
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.
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EssentialWash The Laundry skill
Wash or clean clothes by hand or by use of a washing machine.
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OptionalDietary Regimes knowledge
The field of food habits and dietary regimes, including those inspired by religious beliefs.
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OptionalAssist Clients With Special Needs skill
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
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OptionalAttend To Children's Basic Physical Needs skill
Tend to children by feeding them, dressing them, and, if necessary, regularly changing their diapers in a sanitary manner.
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OptionalClean Glass Surfaces skill
Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass, especially windows.
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OptionalCommunicate With Youth skill
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
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OptionalDispose Waste skill
Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.
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OptionalDisseminate Messages To People skill
Receive, process, and pass messages to people coming from phone calls, faxes, postal, and emails.
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OptionalFeed Pets skill
Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.
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OptionalFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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OptionalGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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OptionalGreet Guests skill
Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Activities In An Outdoor Environment skill
Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the …
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OptionalPromote Human Rights skill
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the …
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OptionalProvide Dog Walking Services skill
Provide dog-walking services, including activities such as agreement of services with the customer, selection and use of handling equipment, interaction with the dog, and safe and responsible dog walking.
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OptionalServe Beverages skill
Provide a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, mineral waters, wine and bottled beer over a counter or using a tray.
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OptionalServe Food In Table Service skill
Provide food at the table whilst maintaining high level of customer service and food safety standards.
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OptionalSupervise Children skill
Keep the children under supervision for a certain period of time, ensuring their safety at all times.
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OptionalSupport Children's Wellbeing skill
Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
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OptionalUse Cooking Techniques skill
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
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OptionalUse Food Preparation Techniques skill
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
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OptionalArrange Special Events skill
Organise the necessary preparations for catering at special events such as conferences, large parties or banquets.
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OptionalAssist Children With Homework skill
Help children with school tasks. Assist the child with the interpretation of the assignment and the solutions. Make sure the child studies for tests and exams.
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OptionalClean Household Linens skill
Wash linens such as sheets, towels and table cloths with water and soap or detergent. Clean linens by hand or by the use of a washing machine.
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OptionalCollect Mail skill
Empty the letter box on a regular basis, organising it on importance and deal with urgent mail.
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OptionalControl Minor Maintenance skill
Follow up on the maintenance and repairs to be carried out. Solve minor problems and pass harder problems on to the person responsible for maintenance.
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OptionalHandle Linen In Stock skill
Manage laundered items and store them in safe and hygienic conditions.
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OptionalMaintain Gardening Equipment skill
Perform daily maintenance on tools and equipment and report major faults to a superior.
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OptionalManage Cleaning Activities skill
Oversee cleaning activities undertaken by employees.
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OptionalOrganise Wine Cellar skill
Systematise the wine cellar to ensure an appropriate amount and variation of wine and carry-out efficient and effective stock rotation.
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OptionalOversee Maintenance Work skill
Oversee the landscaping maintenance work: mowing, strimming, spraying, weeding and pruning.
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OptionalPolish Silverware skill
Rub the surface of silver or silver coated dishes, containers and cutlery to make it smooth and shiny.
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OptionalTeach Housekeeping Skills skill
Teach housekeeping as well as manual skills aiming to improve everyday tasks and life circumstances.
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OptionalTend To Elderly People skill
Help elderly people in their physical, mental, and social needs.
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OptionalWash The Dishes skill
Wash plates, glasses, silverware and cooking gear used for a meal, by hand or by use of a dish washer. Put everything back in its place afterwards.
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