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Domestic Housekeepers


Domestic Housekeepers clean, cook and perform other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

What the job involves

  • Picks up rubbish, empties garbage containers, and takes contents to waste areas for removal

  • Maintains kitchens, washes dishes and cooking utensils, and cleans appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors

  • Picks up, sorts, washes, dries, irons and mends linen and clothes

  • Prepares and cooks meals, sets and clears tables, and serves food and beverages

  • Takes care of household pets and plants, receives visitors, answers telephones, delivers messages, and shops for groceries