Housekeepers

What the job involves

• Cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
• Sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
• Picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
• Restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
• Stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
• Maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
• Picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
• Preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
• Taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries

Key values of workers in 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 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.