Housekeeping job description
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Housekeeping is a business related to the maintenance and cleaning operations of hospitals, schools, hotels, among other organizations. Professionals working on this field are Housekeepers and their duties vary according to the company or place they work for. In the case of home workers, they sweep floors, vacuum dirty areas, clean furniture, etc. In hotels they are required to make beds for customers, clean floors and walls, among other duties related to the comfort of guests.
Housekeeping workers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Cleaning hotel rooms.
• Vacuuming dusty areas.
• Performing laundry duties.
• Making beds.
• Sweeping floors.
Skills
• Being detail oriented.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being able to work for long hours.
• Having cleaning skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being trustworthy.
• Having child care skills.
• Being self-motivated.
• Having supervisory skills.
Education
There are no specific academic qualifications to work in the Housekeeping field. Most employers require applicants having a High School Diploma as a minimum requirement. Candidates usually receive on-the-job training in order to learn specific skills and knowledge for their work. Other recommendation for this industry is having relevant work experience in order to maximize job opportunities. There are some certifications available for people working in this business including the Registered Executive Housekeeper and the Certified Executive Housekeeper. Applicants need to take training classes in order to obtain these qualifications. Training modules include topics such as pest control, laundry and linen, interiors, waste management, safety and security, chemical control, among other topics.
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