ISCO Occupation Group 5152.2 Domestic Housekeeper
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Make The Beds
- Wash The Laundry
- Iron Textiles
- Maintain Cleaning Equipment
- Handle Chemical Cleaning Agents
- Clean Surfaces
- Supervise Housekeeping Operations
- Prioritise Tasks
- Store Kitchen Supplies
- Identify Customer'S Needs
- Perform Dusting Activities
- Monitor Kitchen Supplies
- Cleaning Techniques
- Work Ergonomically
- Buy Groceries
- Maintain Inventory Of Cleaning Supplies
- Control Of Expenses
- Satisfy Customers
- Maintain Personal Hygiene Standards
- Order Supplies
- Clean Rooms
- Vacuum Surfaces
Optional Skills
- Perform Cleaning Activities In An Outdoor Environment
- Manage Cleaning Activities
- Maintain Gardening Equipment
- Wash The Dishes
- Clean Glass Surfaces
- Disseminate Messages To People
- Dietary Regimes
- Polish Silverware
- Teach Housekeeping Skills
- Use Food Preparation Techniques
- Communicate With Youth
- Feed Pets
- Use Cooking Techniques
- Arrange Special Events
- Manage Staff
- Dispose Waste
- Support Children'S Wellbeing
- Tend To Elderly People
- Assist Children With Homework
- Clean Household Linens
- Assist Clients With Special Needs
- Give Instructions To Staff
- Greet Guests
- Serve Food In Table Service
- Serve Beverages
- Attend To Children'S Basic Physical Needs
- Handle Linen In Stock
- Provide Dog Walking Services
- Lawn Care
- Control Minor Maintenance
- Supervise Children
- Follow Written Instructions
- Organise Wine Cellar
- Promote Human Rights
- Collect Mail
- Oversee Maintenance Work
Alternative Names
- Domestic Couple
- Live In Housekeeping Couple
- Live In Housekeeper
- Housekeeper
- Private Housekeeping Director
- House Caretaker Couple
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C5152.2.1 | ISCO Specialization 5152.2.1 Domestic Butler |
