domestic housekeeper

Domestic housekeepers are responsible for all the household activities in a private house. They oversee and execute duties according to the needs of the employer such as cooking, cleaning and washing activities, taking care of children and gardening. They order supplies and are in charge of expenditures allocated. Domestic housekeepers may supervise and instruct household staff in large households.

Alternative Labels

domestic couple

housekeeper

private housekeeping director

house caretaker couple

domestic housekeeper

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

Narrower occupations

- domestic butler

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean rooms buy groceries vacuum surfaces supervise housekeeping operations control of expenses clean surfaces work ergonomically remove dust order supplies satisfy customers monitor kitchen supplies handle chemical cleaning agents store kitchen supplies wash the laundry maintain personal hygiene standards make the beds identify customer's needs manage schedule of tasks iron textiles maintain cleaning equipment maintain inventory of cleaning supplies

Essential Knowledge

cleaning techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

tend to elderly people disseminate messages to people give instructions to staff provide dog walking services clean glass surfaces assist children with homework promote human rights attend to children's basic physical needs manage staff manage cleaning activities teach housekeeping skills use food preparation techniques feed pets support children's wellbeing supervise children serve food in table service polish silverware control minor maintenance arrange special events oversee maintenance work follow written instructions use cooking techniques wash the dishes maintain gardening equipment greet guests clean household linens perform outdoor cleaning activities dispose waste collect mail handle linen in stock communicate with youth organise wine cellar serve beverages assist clients with special needs

Optional Knowledge

dietary regimes lawn care

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6d50f735-dca9-4a02-96dc-e4310ed98ae2

Status

released

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