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Domestic Housekeeper

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

Overview

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

Day-to-day

  • 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.

Considerations

  • stressful.

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Moderate

To become a Domestic Housekeeper

  • You can work as a Domestic Housekeeper without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II or III in cleaning operations might be helpful.

    Take a Certificate II in Cleaning

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