Domestic Housekeepers

Domestic Housekeepers clean, cook and perform other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

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What the job involves

  • Picks up rubbish, empties garbage containers, and takes contents to waste areas for removal
  • Maintains kitchens, washes dishes and cooking utensils, and cleans appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
  • Picks up, sorts, washes, dries, irons and mends linen and clothes
  • Prepares and cooks meals, sets and clears tables, and serves food and beverages
  • Takes care of household pets and plants, receives visitors, answers telephones, delivers messages, and shops for groceries

Key values of workers in Domestic Housekeepers

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Domestic Housekeepers

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.