domestic cleaner
Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials.
Also called: cleaning maid, cleaning lady, personal maid, chambermaid, housekeeper, household worker, house cleaner, housekeeping cleaner
- 20
- essential skills
- 15
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- domestic housekeeperWhat changes?13 skills in common
- building cleaner9 skills in common
- drapery and carpet cleaner6 skills in common
- toilet attendant6 skills in common
- companion5 skills in common
- train cleaner5 skills in common
- window cleaner5 skills in common
- laundry worker4 skills in common
Essential skills
20- clean glass surfaces
- clean household linens
- clean rooms
- clean surfaces
- clean toilet facilities
- cleaning techniques
- ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- iron textiles
- maintain cleaning equipment
- maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
- maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
- make the beds
- perform cleaning duties
- remove dust
- restock toilet facilities' supplies
- vacuum surfaces
- wash the dishes
- wash the laundry
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
15- buy groceries
- carry out pressure washing activities
- clean vehicle exterior
- clean vehicle interiors
- feed pets
- handle linen in stock
- lift heavy weights
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- maintain wardrobe
- perform outdoor cleaning activities
- provide dog walking services
- sort waste
- supervise children
- wash costumes
- wash vehicles
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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