Housekeeper

Overview

Housekeepers perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in hotels, motels and other commercial premises, and in private residences.

Day-to-day

• 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.

Considerations

• stressful.