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.

Alternative Labels

chambermaid

charworker

cleaning lady

cleaning maid

domestic helper

domestic maid

domestic worker

house cleaner

household worker

housekeeper

housekeeping cleaner

maid

personal maid

servant

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean glass surfaces clean household linens clean rooms clean surfaces clean toilet facilities 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

Essential Knowledge

cleaning techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cbad55a4-c7cf-4ab6-9540-eac72b26729b

Status

released

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